Certified Translation
Iraqi Birth Certificate Translation
We provide certified translations of Iraqi birth certificates for UK asylum applications, visa submissions, and family reunion cases. Our native Arabic translators have extensive experience with Iraqi civil documents from both post-2003 and earlier eras, including documents from the Kurdistan Region. Every translation is certified and accepted by the UK Home Office.
Why Clients Trust Us With Iraq Birth Certificate Translation
All Eras & Regions Covered
Translators experienced with all eras of Iraqi documents including pre-2003 and post-2003 formats, plus Kurdistan Region bilingual certificates.
Home Office Asylum Accepted
Certified translations accepted by the UK Home Office for asylum, refugee status, visa, and all immigration applications.
Arabic-Kurdish Bilingual
Expertise with Kurdistan Region bilingual Arabic-Kurdish documents from the KRG civil status offices.
Iraq Context
Iraqi civil documents are issued by the Civil Status Directorate (مديرية الأحوال المدنية). Documents have undergone significant changes since 2003, and certificates from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRG) may be bilingual in Arabic and Kurdish (Sorani). Many documents held by Iraqi refugees may be damaged or in poor condition due to conflict and displacement.
Document Format
Iraqi birth certificates include the child's name, parents' details, date and place of birth, and registration details. Post-2003 certificates use a different format and numbering system than earlier documents. Kurdistan Region certificates may include Kurdish text alongside Arabic.
What You'll Need
- Clear scan or photograph of the original Iraqi birth certificate (best quality possible)
- All stamps and endorsements visible in the scan
- Details of the intended use (e.g. asylum application, visa, school enrolment)
- Information about any damage or missing sections of the document
Common Uses
- UK asylum and refugee status applications
- Visa and immigration applications to the UK Home Office
- School enrolment for children resettled in the UK
- Family reunion applications
- Benefits and support claims for resettled refugees
Iraqi birth certificates for UK use may require authentication from the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Given the complexities of Iraqi documentation, we provide advice on the legalisation process on a case-by-case basis.
Questions and Answers
Can you translate an older Iraqi birth certificate from before 2003?
Yes. Our translators are experienced with Iraqi documents from all eras including Baathist-era certificates. We accurately translate the format, terminology, and stamps used in older Iraqi civil documents.
My Iraqi birth certificate is from the Kurdistan Region and has Kurdish text. Can you translate it?
Yes. We translate bilingual Arabic-Kurdish documents from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Our translators handle both Arabic and Kurdish (Sorani) text.
My Iraqi birth certificate is damaged. Can you still translate it?
We can translate any legible text on a damaged document and will clearly note any sections that are illegible. Provide the best quality scan possible. The UK Home Office understands the challenges faced by Iraqi document holders.
Is the translation accepted for UK asylum applications?
Yes. For asylum claims and applications for refugee status, the UK Home Office accepts our certified translations. Because we understand the urgency of these cases, we put them first. Call 0800 193 8888.
Other Iraq Documents We Translate
Need Your Iraq Birth Certificate Translated?
Get your Iraq documents translated by certified Arabic translators. Fast turnaround, accepted by UKVI and all UK authorities.