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Arabic Translation for Settlement / ILR

Applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or settlement in the UK is a major milestone. If your supporting documents are in Arabic, you need certified English translations that meet Home Office standards. We help applicants from across the Arab world translate their identity documents, employment records, tax returns, and more for successful ILR applications.

Settlement, also known as Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), gives you the right to live, work, and study in the UK permanently. Most applicants qualify after 5 years on a qualifying visa (such as Spouse, Skilled Worker, or other routes). You must demonstrate continuous residence, pass the Life in the UK test, and meet English language requirements. All Arabic supporting documents require certified English translations.

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Documents You'll Need Translated

Every Settlement / ILR application requires specific documents to be translated into English by a certified translator. Here are the documents you'll need.

Passport

Certified translation of your current and any previous Arabic passports, showing continuous residence in the UK and travel history over the qualifying period.

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Birth Certificate

Certified translation of your Arabic birth certificate as a primary identity document. Also required for any dependants included in your settlement application.

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Marriage Certificate

Certified translation of your Arabic marriage certificate if applying on the spouse/partner route. Must match the details provided in your original visa application.

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Employment Contract

Certified translation of Arabic employment contracts covering your qualifying period in the UK. Required to demonstrate continuous employment on the Skilled Worker route.

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Tax Returns

Certified translation of any Arabic tax documents or returns from self-employment in the UK or income from Arabic-speaking countries during your qualifying period.

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Criminal Records Certificate

Certified translation of Arabic police clearance certificates from your home country or any Arabic-speaking country where you lived during the qualifying period.

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Bank Statements

Certified translation of Arabic bank statements as evidence of financial stability and continuous residence in the UK throughout the qualifying period.

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UKVI Translation Requirements

All translated documents submitted to the Home Office must meet strict UKVI standards. Our certified translations comply with every requirement.

Translation must be certified by a professional translator
Translator's full name and qualifications must be stated
Translator must confirm it is an accurate translation of the original document
The translation must be dated and include the translator's contact details
All absences from the UK during the qualifying period must be documented
Original Arabic documents should be submitted alongside the certified translation

100% acceptance rate — Our certified Arabic translations have a 100% acceptance rate with UKVI and the Home Office. If your translation is ever rejected, we will reissue it free of charge.

Common Countries for Settlement / ILR

We translate documents from the most common Arabic-speaking countries for this visa type, including official documents issued in local dialects and formats.

Iraq Syria Egypt Yemen Sudan Libya

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Arabic documents do I need translated for ILR?
The specific documents depend on your immigration route. Generally, you need certified translations of your passport, birth certificate, marriage certificate (if on the spouse route), employment contracts, and any police clearance certificates from Arabic-speaking countries. Contact us on 0800 193 8888 and we can review your checklist.

Do I need to translate Arabic documents from my original visa application again?
If you had documents translated for your initial visa application, those translations can usually be resubmitted for ILR. However, if the Home Office has returned your originals without the translations, or if you have new documents, fresh certified translations will be needed.

Can you translate Arabic police clearance certificates for ILR?
Yes. We translate police clearance certificates (also known as good conduct certificates or criminal record checks) from all 22 Arab League countries. These are commonly required if you lived in an Arabic-speaking country for 12 months or more at any point in the last 10 years.

How long does it take to translate documents for an ILR application?
Standard certificates are available same day. Larger ILR application bundles with multiple years of employment contracts, bank statements, and correspondence typically take 2-3 business days. We offer express service for urgent cases -- call 0800 193 8888.

Will my Arabic translations be accepted by the Home Office for settlement?
Yes. All our certified Arabic translations meet Home Office and UKVI requirements for settlement applications. Each translation includes the translator's full name, qualifications, signature, date, and a certification statement confirming accuracy.

How much does Arabic translation for an ILR application cost?
We offer competitive rates for standard certificates. Employment contracts, tax returns, and multi-page documents are charged per word. We offer settlement application bundle pricing for multiple documents. Email hello@arabictranslation.co.uk for a free quote.

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