Required Translations for Family Visa – Dammam Istiqdam Office

Jeddah Translation Office
Jul 27
2 min read

Are you planning to bring your family to Saudi Arabia and need help preparing the documents for the Dammam Istiqdam Office? At JCT Translation Office, we help you get all your official documents translated and attested to meet the requirements of Istiqdam for family visa applications.

In this blog, we’ll explain everything you need to know about required translations for the Dammam Istiqdam Office – and how to make the process smooth and successful.

📍 What Is the Dammam Istiqdam Office?

The Istiqdam Office in Dammam is the government department responsible for approving family visa requests for expatriates living in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Whether you're applying for a spouse visa or bringing your children, you’ll need to submit documents that are properly translated into Arabic and officially attested.

📄 Key Documents That Need Translation for Family Visa in Dammam

To get your family visa approved by the Dammam Istiqdam Office, you must translate the following documents into Arabic:

1. Marriage Certificate Translation

Must be officially translated into Arabic.
Requires attestation from:
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the issuing country.
- The Saudi Embassy in the same country.
- Finally, the Saudi MOFA (وزارة الخارجية).

2. Children’s Birth Certificates

Must be translated into Arabic.
Requires the same chain of attestations as the marriage certificate.

3. Passports of Spouse and Children

The personal data pages should be translated into Arabic (especially if written in non-Latin script).
Some Istiqdam branches require Arabic translations to confirm names and relationships.

4. Salary Certificate

If issued in English, it must be translated into Arabic.
Needs stamping by your employer and the Chamber of Commerce.

5. Educational Qualifications

Some cases require translation of your degree or diploma into Arabic.
Must be attested before translation.

⚠️ Why Translations Are Rejected at Istiqdam Dammam

Many applicants get delayed because of:

Uncertified translations
Missing attestation
Unclear document copies

To avoid this, always use a certified translation office that knows the exact format and terminology approved by Istiqdam Dammam.

✅ Why Choose JCT Translation Office?

At JCT Translation Office, we specialize in:

Certified Arabic translations for Istiqdam offices across Saudi Arabia
Fast delivery within 24–48 hours
MOFA-compliant formatting
Competitive pricing for families and individuals

📍Located in Jeddah but serving clients remotely across Saudi Arabia, including Dammam, Riyadh, and Khobar.

📌 Pro Tip: Book Your Istiqdam Appointment Online

You can now book your Istiqdam appointment online through the Absher portal. Make sure all your documents are translated and attested before your appointment.

📞 Need Help with Translation for Dammam Istiqdam Office?

Contact us today via WhatsApp or our website to get your documents translated quickly and correctly — approved for use at the Dammam Istiqdam Office.

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