ArabicArabic Document Translation for Australian Citizenship
The Department of Home Affairs asks for an English translation of every document that is not in English. In Australia, it says to use a translator accredited by NAATI. For a citizenship by conferral application, the Arabic documents most often translated are a birth certificate, a national ID card or passport, and any name change records.
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 (شهادة ميلاد) for identity and date of birth
- Arabic national ID cards, passports and civil registry extracts
- Marriage and divorce certificates for a change of name
- Military service records and other supporting documents
- NAATI certified Arabic translators, certification statement included
Which Arabic documents need translating for a citizenship application?
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 5 November 2026