Who needs Russian translation in the UAE
Russian is the language of official documents from Russia, and it appears on documents from Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan and on many older documents from Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia and Moldova. Residents from these countries bring Russian documents to UAE authorities, which work in Arabic, so the documents need a certified translation before they can be filed. The same applies in reverse: UAE-issued documents going to Russia or another Russian-speaking country need a certified Russian version.
Which translation do you need?
| Translation | When you need it |
|---|---|
| Russian to Arabic | UAE courts, notaries public, ICP and GDRFA residency files, MoHRE and most government departments. Arabic is the language these authorities file in, so this is the translation most Russian documents need in the UAE. |
| Russian to English | Employers, banks, schools and universities that work in English, when they confirm that English is acceptable. |
| Arabic to Russian | UAE-issued documents for use in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan or another Russian-speaking country, for example UAE birth and marriage certificates, Emirates ID, court judgments and company documents. |
Not sure which one you need? Tell us where the document is going and we will advise before you pay.
Russian documents and where they are used in the UAE
| Russian document | What it is | Usually needed for | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Свидетельство о рождении | Birth certificate | Residency visa and family sponsorship (ICP, GDRFA), school enrolment | Russian to Arabic |
| Свидетельство о заключении брака | Marriage certificate | Spouse visa, family sponsorship, family court files, notary | Russian to Arabic |
| Свидетельство о расторжении брака | Divorce certificate | Family court, custody and remarriage files | Russian to Arabic |
| Диплом, приложение к диплому | Degree certificate, transcript | Employment and residency files, degree equivalency, professional licensing | Russian to Arabic or English |
| Справка об отсутствии судимости | Police clearance certificate | Residency and employment applications | Russian to Arabic |
| Доверенность | Power of attorney | Notary public, property transactions, banks, courts | Russian to Arabic |
| Решение суда | Court judgment, for example divorce, custody or debt | UAE courts, enforcement and family files | Russian to Arabic |
| Трудовая книжка, справка с места работы | Employment record book, employment letter | Employment and residency files, MoHRE | Russian to Arabic or English |
| Водительское удостоверение | Driving licence | Driving licence conversion (RTA) | Russian to Arabic |
What matters when translating Russian documents
- Names are transliterated from Cyrillic, and there is more than one way to do it (Yuliya or Julia, Aleksandr or Alexander). The Latin spelling must match your passport and the Arabic spelling must match your Emirates ID. Send a passport copy, and the Emirates ID of anyone named in the document.
- The patronymic (отчество) is part of the legal name on Russian documents. It is kept in the translation, in the same position, so the translated name matches the original.
- Dates written 05.03.2019 are day first. The translation writes the date out so it cannot be misread.
- Grades, licence categories and official codes are translated as written, not converted. Equivalency and licensing bodies do their own conversion from the certified translation.
- Stamps, seals, notarial certifications and any apostille or legalisation certificate attached to the document are translated with it.
- A degree (диплом) and its transcript (приложение) are translated as one set, so names, course titles and dates match across both.
Attestation before or after translation
Documents issued abroad usually need attestation of the original before translation, and some authorities then require the translation itself to be attested. The order depends on the authority, so tell us where the document is going and we will say which order applies.
How much does Russian translation cost?
- Russian to Arabic, Arabic to Russian, Russian to English
- AED 45–100+ per page
- Several documents or a long document
- Lower price per page
The exact price depends on the document and the number of pages. Send your document on WhatsApp and you get the price and delivery time before any work starts. See all prices.
How to order
- Send your documentSend your document on WhatsApp to +971 55 947 4486, with your passport copy for name spelling.
- Say where it is goingTell us the authority, so we confirm Russian to Arabic or Russian to English, and whether attestation is needed.
- Confirm and receive it onlineYou get the exact price and delivery time first. The certified, stamped translation arrives as a PDF.
Russian translation questions
Do you translate Russian to Arabic in Dubai?
Yes. Russian to Arabic, Arabic to Russian and Russian to English translation is certified and stamped on every page by a UAE Ministry of Justice licensed sworn translator and delivered online. Send your document on WhatsApp at +971 55 947 4486 with your passport copy, and you get the price and delivery time before any work starts.
Is a certified Russian to Arabic translation accepted by UAE authorities?
Certified translations by a UAE Ministry of Justice licensed sworn translator are prepared for UAE courts, notaries public and government departments, including ICP, GDRFA and MoHRE. Supporting documents and attestation requirements stay with the receiving authority, so tell us where the document is going and we will say what it needs.
How much does Russian translation cost in Dubai?
Russian translation costs AED 45–100+ per page, depending on the document and the number of pages; several documents sent together cost less per page. Send your document on WhatsApp at +971 55 947 4486 and you get the exact price before any work starts.
Do I need Russian to Arabic or Russian to English?
UAE courts, notaries and most government departments need Arabic. Some employers, banks, schools and universities that work in English may accept English. Check with the receiving authority, or tell us where the document is going and we will advise before you pay.
Can you translate UAE documents into Russian?
Yes. UAE birth, marriage and death certificates, Emirates ID, court judgments, trade licences and company documents can be translated from Arabic to Russian for use in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan or another Russian-speaking country. Tell us the receiving authority so we can confirm whether the translation also needs attestation for use abroad.
Does my Russian document need an apostille or attestation first?
It depends on the authority. Documents issued abroad usually need attestation or an apostille on the original before translation, and some authorities then require the translation itself to be attested. Any apostille or attestation already on the document is translated with it. Tell us where the document is going and we will say which order applies.
How long does Russian translation take?
The delivery time depends on the document, the number of pages and the availability of a licensed translator for the Russian pair, and you get it with the price before you confirm. Tell us your deadline when you send the document on WhatsApp and urgent requests are prioritised.
Do I need to visit an office?
No. Send your document on WhatsApp at +971 55 947 4486 or by email to translate@mairit.ae, and the certified translation is delivered online as a PDF, stamped on every page by the licensed translator. There is no office visit, and you can order from anywhere in the UAE or from abroad; if the authority needs a hard copy, we say so and arrange it.
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