Skip to main content
085-226 0505
AkteVertalen.nl
Sworn translation · RBTV-registered

Sworn Standard Arabictranslation

Official, legally valid Dutch ↔ Standard Arabic translations by RBTV-registered sworn translators. With an acceptance guarantee and, combined with an apostille, usable in 129 convention countries.

Order a sworn translationRequest a quote
5.0/5(21 reviews)
Acceptance guaranteeLegally validFrom €71 per page excl. VAT
Atmospheric image for certified standard arabic translations
Flag of Standard Arabic

Standard Arabic Translations

Sworn Dutch - Standard Arabic translations by RBTV-registered translators.

Rbtv registered
Secure payment
Reliable delivery
Acceptance guarantee

Which document would you like translated?

Birth certificate

From €51 excl. VAT

Marriage certificate

From €51 excl. VAT

Death certificate

From €51 excl. VAT

Divorce certificate

From €51 excl. VAT

Deed of sale

From €51 excl. VAT

Mortgage deed

From €51 excl. VAT

Deed of gift

From €51 excl. VAT

Cohabitation agreement

From €51 excl. VAT

Deed of transfer

From €51 excl. VAT

Deed of division

From €51 excl. VAT

Leasehold deed

From €51 excl. VAT

Personal Records Database extract (BRP)

From €51 excl. VAT

Certificate of registration

From €51 excl. VAT

Declaration of name use

From €51 excl. VAT

Proof of life certificate

From €51 excl. VAT

Declaration of nationality

From €51 excl. VAT

Notarial deed

From €51 excl. VAT

Certificate of no impediment to marriage

From €51 excl. VAT

Adoption certificate

From €51 excl. VAT

Deed of acknowledgement of a child

From €51 excl. VAT

Registered partnership certificate

From €51 excl. VAT

Certificate of deregistration

From €51 excl. VAT

Family record book

From €51 excl. VAT

Deed of name change

From €51 excl. VAT

Certificate of descent

From €51 excl. VAT

Prenuptial agreement

From €51 excl. VAT

Deed of suretyship

From €51 excl. VAT

What is a sworn Standard Arabic translation?

A sworn Standard Arabic translation is an official translation between Dutch and Standard Arabic made by a translator who has been sworn in by a Dutch court and listed in the Register of Sworn Interpreters and Translators (Rbtv). The translator binds a signed statement, an official stamp and a signature to a copy of your document, which is what lets Dutch authorities such as the IND, your municipality, the courts and universities treat it as the official version.

Source: Bureau Wbtv · Last updated:

What is the difference between a certified and a sworn translation?

In the Netherlands the two terms describe the same thing. A certified translation here means a sworn translation: one produced by a court-sworn, Rbtv-registered translator who attaches a signed statement and an official stamp. In some other countries a certified translation can be a simple signed declaration without that legal standing, so when a Dutch authority asks for a certified translation it means the sworn version.

If you are sending a document abroad, check with the receiving authority whether they need the sworn translation legalised with an apostille as well.

Source: Bureau Wbtv · Last updated:

How much does a sworn Standard Arabic translation cost?

A sworn Standard Arabic translation costs from €71 for the first page, with each following page at €75. That base price covers the translation, the sworn statement, the official stamp and our acceptance guarantee. A digital copy (PDF by e-mail) is an optional add-on for €9.95, and registered shipping within the Netherlands is €9.95, free from €299. Standard delivery is 5 to 7 working days, with express available as an option.

Source: Akte Vertalen pricing 2026 · Last updated:

Sworn Arabic translations — where and why they are used

Arabic is the official language of 22 countries in the Arab League and is spoken by around 422 million people. For applicants in the Netherlands the demand falls into three clusters: the Gulf states (the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar) for commercial documents; Morocco, Egypt and Tunisia for migration and family matters; and Lebanon and Jordan for humanitarian procedures.

A fundamental distinction is the one between Modern Standard Arabic (Fusha) — the written language and the language of official documents — and the regional spoken varieties (Egyptian, Moroccan Darija, Levantine, Gulf Arabic). Sworn translations are always written in Fusha, because that is the legal register every Arab authority accepts. Names follow a transliteration standard; a wrongly transliterated name leads to rejection.

Only some Arab countries are part of the Hague Apostille Convention — Morocco (2016), Tunisia (2018), Bahrain and Oman. For Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan and Saudi Arabia, consular legalisation through the Dutch embassy is still required. We guide you through either route, but the consular path takes longer (two to four weeks) than an apostille (three to five working days), so plan for that.

Common use cases

  • Moroccan municipality — marriage registration with a Dutch partner
  • Saudi work permit (Iqama) — Dutch employment statement
  • UAE free zone — Dutch BV registration in Dubai or Abu Dhabi
  • Egyptian inheritance procedure — Dutch certificate of inheritance
  • IND — translation of Arabic originals for humanitarian procedures

Frequently asked questions: Standard Arabic translation

Is a sworn Standard Arabic translation accepted by Dutch authorities?
Yes. We work only with translators listed in the Rbtv, the register kept by Bureau Wbtv, so the translation meets the requirement of bodies such as the IND, gemeenten and courts. This is backed by our acceptance guarantee: if a Dutch authority rejects a translation we produced on quality grounds, we correct it at no charge within 3 working days. If the corrected translation is rejected in writing again, we refund the translation fee under the terms of our acceptance guarantee.
What is the difference between a sworn and a certified Arabic translation?
In the Netherlands they describe the same document. The legal term is sworn (beëdigd); certified is the everyday English label international clients use. The element that carries legal weight is the Rbtv-registered translator who signs and stamps the work. So when a Dutch body asks for a certified Arabic translation, a sworn one is what it means.
Do you translate Standard Arabic or a regional dialect?
We translate Modern Standard Arabic, the written form used in official documents across the Arab world. Birth certificates, diplomas and legal papers from countries such as Egypt, Morocco and Syria are normally issued in this form, so it is what Dutch authorities expect for a sworn translation. We do not translate spoken regional dialects, which rarely appear in official records.
How much does a sworn Dutch–Standard Arabic translation cost?
It starts at €71 for the first page, with each following page at €75. That price covers the translation, the sworn statement, the official stamp and the acceptance guarantee. A digital copy (€9.95), registered shipping (€9.95, free from €299, Netherlands only) and an apostille (€99 per document) are optional add-ons you can choose in the order form.
How long does a sworn Arabic translation take?
Standard delivery is 5–7 working days. If you need it faster, express delivery (2–3 working days) is available for an extra 50%, with a minimum of €55. Same-day delivery is offered only for Dutch ↔ English and French, so it does not apply to Standard Arabic. You choose your delivery speed when you place the order.
Do I need to send my original documents?
In most cases a clear scan or photo is enough; the sworn translator binds the translation to that copy. Where a particular authority insists on a translation bound to the physical original, that is the exception, and we tell you when it applies before you order. A legible image of every page is what matters most.
Do I also need an apostille for my Arabic document?
For use abroad, your document and sometimes the translation may need an apostille under the Hague Apostille Convention; Netherlands Worldwide explains when it applies. The order depends on the receiving authority. We can add the apostille for €99 per document so the translation and certificate arrive together.

Behind the scenes: how we choose your Standard Arabic translator

Every request goes to a sworn Standard Arabic translator from the RBTV register. That page shows who does the work and how to order directly.