Arabic Translation for Iraq Documents
Professional certified translation of Iraq documents for UK visa applications, legal proceedings, education, and business. UKVI accepted, same-day available.
UK Community
80,000+
Iraq nationals in the UK
Arabic Dialect
Iraqi Arabic (Mesopotamian)
Document Types
5+ Specialist
Country-specific documents we translate
Documents We Translate from Iraq
We specialise in translating Iraq-specific documents that require knowledge of local terminology, formats, and administrative systems.
Iraqi Nationality Certificate (Jinsiyya)
Iraqi nationality proof document, essential for establishing citizenship status.
- Citizenship proof
- Visa applications
- Legal proceedings
Iraqi Civil Status ID (Hawiyya)
Civil identity document issued by the Civil Status Affairs Directorate.
- Identity verification
- Asylum applications
- Family matters
Information Card (Bitaqa Al-Ahwal Al-Madaniyya)
Personal information card containing detailed civil status records.
- Visa applications
- Identity verification
- Legal proceedings
Ration Card (Bitaqa Tamwiniyya)
Food ration card from Iraq's Public Distribution System, often used as proof of residency.
- Proof of residence
- Asylum evidence
- Identity verification
Educational Certificates
Secondary school and university degrees, attested by the Ministry of Higher Education.
- UK university admission
- Professional registration
- Employment
Iraq Document Translation Guides
Detailed guides for translating specific Iraq documents, including country-specific formats, legalisation requirements, and FAQs.
Why People Need Arabic Translation from Iraq
Asylum & Immigration
Iraq has one of the largest diaspora communities in the UK. Asylum claims, settlement applications, and family reunification cases all require certified document translation.
Education & Qualifications
Iraqi professionals and students need translated qualifications for UK university admissions, ENIC-NARIC recognition, and professional registration.
Legal Proceedings
Immigration tribunals, family courts, and criminal proceedings require certified translation of Iraqi documents and witness statements.
Family Reunification
Iraqi nationals with UK residency status applying to bring family members need translated birth certificates, marriage certificates, and nationality certificates.
Iraqi Arabic (Mesopotamian)
Distinct from Gulf Arabic with unique administrative and legal terminology. Iraqi documents often contain terminology from both the Baathist era and post-2003 administrative systems.
Our translators are experienced with Iraq document terminology and the specific administrative language used in Iraq government documents. All translations are reviewed for accuracy by native Arabic speakers with Iraq document expertise.
Learn more about Iraqi Arabic (Mesopotamian) translationNeed Documents Legalised for Iraq?
If your Iraq documents need to be used officially in the UK, they may require legalisation (apostille or embassy attestation) in addition to certified translation. We offer a combined translation and legalisation service.
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We offer a full range of Arabic translation services for Iraq documents.
Certified Translation
Professional translation with signed certificate of accuracy, accepted by UKVI and all UK authorities.
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Specialist legal translation for contracts, court documents, and legal correspondence.
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Learn more →Arabic Translation for Iraqi Documents
Iraq has one of the largest diaspora communities in the UK, with over 80,000 Iraqi-born residents. The need for certified translation of Iraqi documents is constant — from asylum applications and family reunification to educational qualification recognition and legal proceedings.
Iraqi documents have unique characteristics: the nationality certificate (Jinsiyya) system, the civil status ID, and the public distribution system (ration card) are all distinctly Iraqi. Our translators are experienced with both pre-2003 and post-2003 Iraqi administrative systems.
Iraqi Document Systems
Iraq's document systems have evolved through multiple political eras, creating unique translation challenges:
- Nationality Certificate (Jinsiyya) — The cornerstone of Iraqi identity documents. Format varies between pre-2003 and current versions.
- Civil Status ID (Hawiyya) — Contains personal information including confession (sect/religion), which may be relevant for asylum claims.
- Ration Card — Widely used as proof of residence due to Iraq's public distribution system. Lists all family members at a given address.
- Kurdistan Region Documents — May be bilingual (Arabic/Kurdish) with KRG-specific formatting and stamps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Iraq document translation.
Do you translate Iraqi nationality certificates (Jinsiyya)?
Can you translate Iraqi ration cards?
Do you handle Kurdistan Region documents?
Can you translate old Iraqi documents with Saddam-era stamps?
How quickly can you translate Iraqi documents?
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