Certified Translation Requirements Saudi Arabia | JCT Translation Office

Discover the certified translation requirements in Saudi Arabia with JCT Translation Office. Learn which documents need official translation for visas, legal use, and government approval. Fast, accurate, and MOFA-compliant services.

🔹 1. Identify the Purpose of Your Document

Different authorities in Saudi Arabia have different requirements:

Purpose	Commonly Required Documents	Certified Translation Needed?
Visa application	Birth certificate, marriage certificate, bank statements	✅ Yes
Employment in Saudi Arabia	Academic degrees, experience letters	✅ Yes
Business registration	Company incorporation documents, legal contracts	✅ Yes
Educational equivalency (for MOE)	Degree certificates, transcripts	✅ Yes
Court or legal matters	Power of attorney, legal judgments	✅ Yes
Residency/Iqama services	Birth certificate, marriage certificate	✅ Yes

🔹 2. Check the Authority’s Specific Guidelines

• Visit the website of the authority you're submitting to (e.g., Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education, Saudi Embassy).

• Look for their document requirements and any mention of “certified translation” or “legalized translation.”

• Some may require the translation to be done inside Saudi Arabia by a Saudi Ministry of Commerce-licensed translator.

  
  

🔹 3. Translation Musts

• Documents not in Arabic must be translated.

• The translation must be:

  • Accurate

  • Stamped by a certified translator

  • Sometimes notarized or authenticated

    
    

✅ Tip:

If you're applying for a Saudi visa from abroad, the Saudi Embassy or Consulate in your country will usually have a list of required documents and whether they must be translated by an accredited translator.

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