Sworn Translator Arabic in Brussels: Certified Documents & Court Sworn Expert

Need a sworn Arabic translator in Brussels for a DVZ/OE immigration file, civil status documents or a CGRA asylum procedure? Our sworn translators are accredited by the Belgian Courts of Appeal and deliver certified Arabic-French and Arabic-Dutch translations within 24 hours.

Why you need a sworn Arabic translator in Brussels

Arabic is one of the most requested languages for sworn translation in Brussels. The Moroccan, Algerian and Tunisian communities - long-established in the Brussels Region - regularly need certified translations of civil status documents, family certificates and criminal records for procedures at Brussels communes, the Office des Étrangers (OE), the CGRA and notaries. More recent arrivals from Syria, Iraq, Egypt and Lebanon add further demand for Arabic sworn translation services.

Only a translator registered with SPF Justice (just.fgov.be) and accredited by a Belgian Court of Appeal can produce a legally valid sworn translation. For immigration and residency applications, the OE enforces this strictly. Informal translations - even by a highly educated bilingual person - are systematically rejected.

Documents most frequently requiring a certified Arabic translation in Brussels

• Civil status documents : birth certificates (شهادة الميلاد), marriage certificates, divorce decrees and family record books from Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Palestine and other Arabic-speaking countries
• Immigration and residency files (OE) : documents for family reunification, long-stay visa, Article 9bis regularisation or long-term resident cards
• CGRA asylum files : identity documents, civil status certificates and country-of-origin documents presented in international protection procedures
• Academic diplomas and transcripts : for recognition by the French Community (NARIC) or access to Belgian universities and regulated professions
• Criminal record extracts : police certificates (casier judiciaire/ sahifa al-qaḍā'iyya) from Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and other Arabic-speaking states
• Commercial and legal documents : contracts and powers of attorney for Brussels-based businesses with Arabic-speaking partners

How to order your sworn Arabic translation from Brussels

1. Upload your document : send a clear scan or photo via our secure online platform. Arabic script and handwritten documents are handled.
2. Receive a quote : fixed price based on document type, language pair and urgency. Payment by bank transfer (IBAN provided with the quote); VAT not applicable (franchise TVA, art. 44 §3).
3. Sworn translation by an accredited professional : your document is handled by a translator recognised by a Belgian Court of Appeal.
4. Receive your certified translation : signed and stamped PDF by email. Paper original with official stamp available by post on request.

Frequently asked questions

Can you translate Moroccan Darija documents or only Modern Standard Arabic?

Moroccan civil status documents are issued in Modern Standard Arabic. However, our translators understand regional conventions and can contextualise terminology from Moroccan, Algerian or Tunisian administrative documents. Purely dialectal texts (handwritten personal letters, for example) may require an assessment - please contact us.

Does the CGRA in Brussels accept sworn Arabic translations ordered online?

Yes. The CGRA requires that translations be produced by a sworn translator accredited by a Belgian Court of Appeal. Ordering online versus in person makes no legal difference.

Can I receive both a French and a Dutch version of my sworn Arabic translation?

Yes. Brussels is bilingual. If your file needs to go to both French and Dutch-speaking bodies, we can produce both translations. Please indicate this when requesting your quote.

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