ArabicArabic Document Translation for Australian Citizenship
Arabic-speaking permanent residents applying for Australian citizenship by conferral must provide NAATI certified translations of all Arabic-language documents. Common requirements include a birth certificate (for identity and age evidence), a national ID card or passport, any relevant name change documents and, where applicable, military service records or other Arabic documents supporting the application.
Citizenship applications also require evidence of continuous residence, which may include translated Arabic-language records. We provide certified translations of all Arabic documents required for citizenship by conferral applications, meeting the Department of Home Affairs' translation standards.
- Birth certificates for identity and eligibility evidence
- Arabic national ID cards, passports and identity documents
- Name change documents and deed poll equivalents
- Military service records and other supporting documents
- NAATI certified — accepted by the Department of Home Affairs
Which Arabic documents need translating for a citizenship application?
Most applicants need only one or two documents translated. The table shows the documents Arabic-speaking applicants most often submit, why they are asked for, and what the translation costs.
| Document | Why it is needed | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | Evidence of identity and date of birth | $95 (1 page) |
| Passport (pages with Arabic entries) | Evidence of identity | $95 (1 page), $180 (2 pages) |
| National ID card (both sides) | Evidence of identity | $95 |
| Marriage certificate | Evidence of a change of name after marriage | $95 (1 page) |
| Civil registry or family extract (e.g. Lebanese ikhraj qaid, Syrian family statement) | Evidence of identity and family details | $95 per page, $85 per page from 3 pages |
| Divorce certificate | Evidence of a change of name | $95 (1 page) |
What the Department of Home Affairs expects from a translation
Documents that are not in English must be submitted together with an English translation. A translation made in Australia should be done by a NAATI certified translator, and it should identify the translator. Upload a scan of the original Arabic document and the English translation together in ImmiAccount.
Every translation we deliver carries the translator's certification statement, with the translator's name, NAATI credential number and a declaration that the translation is true and accurate. It is delivered as a PDF, ready to upload.
How to order
- Click Order Translation and upload a clear photo or scan of every page.
- Choose the turnaround and pay online. Every certified document has an instant price for up to 8 pages; longer documents are quoted by email first.
- Receive the certified translation as a PDF by email. Add express post if you also need a printed copy.
Last updated 11 October 2026