Philippine Documents for the UAE
Arkan does not attest documents; it translates them, and you can send your Philippine document on WhatsApp for review.
This page is a guide only. Attestation is a step before or after translation, handled by the competent authorities; read translation before or after attestation for the order question.
Do Philippine documents need Arabic translation in the UAE?
The authority that receives the document decides if an Arabic translation is required. Check the current requirement with the receiving authority.
Who translates English documents into Arabic?
Arabic↔English written legal translation by a translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice (licence no. 688). You can verify licence no. 688 on the UAE MOJ legal-translator register.
We also translate into and from other languages; the translation is stamped and signed, and the receiving authority decides whether to accept it. Urdu↔Arabic and Turkish↔Arabic are available in both directions. Spanish, German and Russian are also available.
What should I send?
Send every page, both sides, every stamp, sticker and apostille or authentication certificate, including annexes. Add a passport copy so names follow the spelling on the passport. Name the authority and the target language.
How do I receive the translation?
The finished translation arrives as a PDF on WhatsApp or by email. You can collect it from the office during office hours. The office is at Office 1-04-106, Riqaa Al Buteen Plaza Building, 35 Al Maktoum Road, Al Muraqqabat, Deira, Dubai, UAE. Hours are Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 to 18:00.
You can pay through secure payment links from Ziina or Stripe, or by wire transfer. The quote and delivery time are confirmed after we review the document and before work starts.
Arkan Go handles urgent online translation of eligible documents. Eligibility is decided after review. See Arkan Go.
See legal translation and certified translation for the service. The receiving authority decides whether it accepts a PDF or needs the printed stamped copy.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should a Philippine document be translated?
Ask the authority receiving your Philippine document when it wants the translation prepared. Arkan can review the file for translation, but it does not carry out attestation. Send every page, including any stamps, stickers or authentication certificates, on WhatsApp. Give the intended use and target language so the document can be reviewed before the quote and delivery time are confirmed.
Do English Philippine documents need Arabic translation?
Whether an Arabic version of an English-language Philippine document is needed is decided by the authority receiving it. Check their current requirement before you order. Arkan provides the Arabic translation when needed. Arabic↔English written legal translation by a translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice (licence no. 688). You can send the document on WhatsApp for review, with a passport copy to keep names consistent.
What should I include when I send the document?
Send every page of the document on both sides. Include every stamp, sticker and the apostille or authentication certificate. Add a clear copy of the passport so the spelling of names stays consistent with the passport. Name the authority and the target language in your WhatsApp message.
Who carries out the Arabic translation?
Arabic↔English written legal translation by a translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice (licence no. 688). The licence is held by the translator, not by the company or the office. The finished translation is stamped and signed. Send every page, including stamps and handwritten notes, on WhatsApp for review. Names are kept consistent with the passport copy you provide.
How do I receive the completed translation?
The translation is delivered as a PDF on WhatsApp or by email. You may also collect the translation from the office. The office address is Office 1-04-106, Riqaa Al Buteen Plaza Building, 35 Al Maktoum Road, Al Muraqqabat, Deira, Dubai, UAE. Collection is during office hours, Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 to 18:00. The authority that receives it decides whether it accepts a PDF or needs the printed stamped copy.
What payment methods are available?
Clients can pay online through secure payment links from Ziina or Stripe. Wire transfer is also available. The quote and delivery time are confirmed after the document is reviewed and before work starts. Documents are sent on WhatsApp for review. Arkan Go eligibility is decided after review.
Send your Philippine document on WhatsApp for review: +971 50 520 3966
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