Arabic Translation for UK Employers & HR Departments
UK employers hiring Arabic-speaking staff need certified translations for right-to-work checks, qualifications verification, and HR compliance. We help businesses across the UK process Arabic documents efficiently, ensuring they meet Home Office right-to-work requirements and professional registration standards.
UK employers have a legal obligation to verify every employee's right to work in the UK before employment begins. For Arabic-speaking employees, this often means translating passports, visas, biometric residence permits, and supporting documents from Arabic into English. Beyond right-to-work checks, employers frequently need translations of degree certificates for role suitability, criminal records checks (DBS equivalent from Arab countries), professional registration documents for regulated sectors like healthcare and engineering, and employment references from previous Arab employers. Our translations help HR departments process these documents confidently and maintain compliant personnel files.
Documents UK Employers Need Translated
Passports & Identity Documents
Certified translation of Arabic passports and national ID cards for right-to-work verification. We translate biodata pages, visa stamps, and any Arabic annotations.
Learn moreDegree Certificates & Qualifications
Translation of Arabic degree certificates, professional diplomas, and vocational qualifications for verifying that candidates meet job requirements and professional standards.
Learn moreEmployment Contracts & References
Certified translation of Arabic employment contracts, reference letters, and experience certificates from previous employers in the Arab world.
Learn moreCriminal Records Checks
Translation of Arabic police clearance certificates and criminal records checks, equivalent to UK DBS checks, required for roles in healthcare, education, finance, and other regulated sectors.
Learn moreMedical Certificates
Certified translation of Arabic medical fitness certificates, occupational health reports, and vaccination records required by employers for certain roles.
Learn moreAcceptance Standards
- Right-to-work translations must be certified by a professional translator as per Home Office guidance
- Employer must retain a copy of the certified translation alongside the original document
- The translator's credentials and a declaration of accuracy must accompany each translation
- Translations for regulated professions must meet the specific requirements of the relevant professional body
- All translations should be completed before the employee's start date to ensure compliance
How It Works
Send Employee Documents
HR departments or recruitment teams upload Arabic documents through our secure quote form. We accept passports, qualifications, references, criminal records checks, and more.
Fast Quote for Employers
We provide a clear quote, typically within minutes. Corporate accounts are available for businesses that regularly need Arabic translations, with monthly invoicing and priority processing.
Accurate Professional Translation
Your documents are translated by a professional with expertise in HR and employment terminology, ensuring job titles, qualifications, and employment dates are rendered accurately.
Delivered for Your HR Files
Certified translations are delivered by email (PDF) within your required timeframe. Standard 2-3 day turnaround, with same-day available for urgent onboarding deadlines.
Key UK Employers We Work With
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the Home Office guidance states that if a document submitted for a right-to-work check is not in English, the employer should obtain a certified translation. This applies to Arabic passports, biometric residence permits with Arabic text, and any other Arabic-language identity documents. Our certified translations satisfy Home Office requirements for employer right-to-work compliance.
Yes, we offer corporate accounts for businesses that regularly need Arabic document translations. Benefits include monthly invoicing (no need to pay per order), priority processing, a dedicated account manager, and volume discounts. Many UK employers with Arabic-speaking workforces use our corporate service. Call 0800 193 8888 or email hello@arabictranslation.co.uk to set up your account.
We translate qualifications from universities and professional bodies across all 22 Arab League countries. Our translators understand the different education systems and can accurately render degree titles, grading scales, and professional designations. For UK equivalency assessment, we recommend employers also use UK ENIC (formerly NARIC) alongside our translations.
Standard turnaround is 2-3 business days, which suits most onboarding timelines. For urgent new starters, we offer same-day and next-day services. If you have a candidate starting on Monday and documents arrive on Friday, we can accommodate this. Corporate account holders receive priority processing as standard.
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