Certified Translation

Egyptian Birth Certificate Translation

We provide certified translations of Egyptian birth certificates for UK visa applications, school enrolment, and official purposes. Our native Arabic translators have extensive experience with Egyptian Civil Status Authority documents, including heavily stamped certificates with multiple official seals.

Why Choose Us for Egypt Birth Certificate Translation

Egyptian Civil Registry Experts

Native Arabic translators with extensive experience translating Egyptian Civil Status Authority documents and their complex stamp patterns.

UK Home Office Accepted

Certified translations accepted by the UK Home Office, HMRC, and all government bodies for visa and immigration applications.

Dual Calendar Date Handling

Expertise with Egyptian documents bearing both Hijri and Gregorian calendar dates, ensuring accurate conversion for UK authorities.

Egypt Context

Egyptian civil documents are issued by the Civil Status Authority (مصلحة الأحوال المدنية) under the Ministry of Interior. Birth certificates may bear both Hijri and Gregorian calendar dates and are heavily stamped, often carrying multiple official seals and notarial endorsements that require careful translation.

Document Format

Egyptian birth certificates include the child's full name, parents' full names, date and place of birth, religion, and registration number. They are printed in Arabic on official government paper with multiple stamps and a serial number. Both Hijri and Gregorian dates may appear.

What You'll Need

Clear scan or photograph of the original Egyptian birth certificate
All stamps, seals, and endorsements visible in the scan
Details of the intended use (e.g. visa application, school enrolment)
Confirmation of whether Egyptian MOFA legalisation is also required

Common Uses

UK visa and immigration applications to the Home Office
School and university enrolment in the UK
Applying for a UK passport for a child born in Egypt
HMRC child benefit and tax credit claims
Family reunion and settlement applications

Egyptian birth certificates for UK use require attestation from the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Egypt recently acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention, which simplifies the international authentication process. We can guide you through the updated process.

View Egypt legalisation requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a certified translation of my Egyptian birth certificate accepted by the UK Home Office?

Yes. Our certified translations meet all UK Home Office requirements. Each translation includes a signed certification statement confirming accuracy and is accepted for visa and immigration applications.

My Egyptian birth certificate has many stamps. Will these all be translated?

Yes. Our translators are experienced with Egyptian civil documents that carry multiple official stamps and seals. We translate all visible text including stamps, endorsements, and annotations.

Do I need to legalise my Egyptian birth certificate for UK use?

It depends on the purpose. Egypt recently joined the Hague Apostille Convention, which simplifies the legalisation process. See our Egypt legalisation page for the latest guidance.

How quickly can you translate an Egyptian birth certificate?

Standard turnaround is 2-3 working days. Same-day certified translation is available if submitted before midday. Call 0800 193 8888 for urgent requests.

Need Your Egypt Birth Certificate Translated?

Get your Egypt documents translated by certified Arabic translators. Fast turnaround, accepted by UKVI and all UK authorities.