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

Need a sworn Arabic translator in Antwerp for a DVZ immigration file, civil status documents or a procedure at the Antwerp Court of First Instance? Our sworn translators are accredited by the Belgian Courts of Appeal and deliver certified Arabic-Dutch and Arabic-French translations within 24 hours.

Why you need a sworn Arabic translator in Antwerp

Arabic is one of the most requested languages for sworn translation in Antwerp. The Moroccan and Tunisian communities - among the city's longest-established migrant populations - regularly need certified translations of civil status documents, family certificates and criminal records for procedures at the Antwerp Civil Registry, the DVZ, the CGRA (asylum office) and Flemish municipalities.

A sworn Arabic translator registered with SPF Justice (just.fgov.be) and accredited by a Belgian Court of Appeal is the only professional whose translations are legally valid for these procedures. Informal translations - even by a perfectly bilingual person - are systematically rejected. For visa and residency applications, the DVZ enforces this requirement strictly.

Note that Arabic documents (from Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon or Iraq) are often handwritten or in classical Arabic script - our translators are experienced in reading all registers and scripts.

Documents most frequently requiring a certified Arabic translation in Antwerp

• Civil status documents : birth certificates (acte de naissance/ شهادة الميلاد), marriage certificates, divorce decrees and family record books (livret de famille) from Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt and the Levant
• Immigration files (DVZ) : documents for family reunification, long-stay visa, Article 9bis regularisation and long-term resident cards
• CGRA asylum files : identity documents, civil status certificates and country-of-origin documents submitted in the framework of asylum procedures
• Academic diplomas and transcripts : for recognition by NARIC Vlaanderen or access to Belgian regulated professions and universities
• Criminal record extracts : police certificates or judicial records from Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria or other Arabic-speaking countries
• Commercial and legal documents : contracts, powers of attorney and notarial deeds for Antwerp courts or businesses

How to order your sworn Arabic translation from Antwerp

1. Upload your document : a clear scan or photo of your Arabic document via our secure online platform. No appointment needed.
2. Receive a quote : we assess the document type, language pair and urgency and provide a fixed price. 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 translated by a sworn Arabic 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

My Arabic document has no transcription - can you still translate it?

Yes. Our sworn translators read classical Arabic, dialectal written forms and formal administrative Arabic as used in Moroccan, Tunisian and Algerian civil status documents. If a document is partially handwritten, please provide the clearest scan possible.

Does the DVZ Antwerp accept sworn Arabic translations ordered online?

Yes. The DVZ requires that translations be produced by a sworn translator accredited by a Belgian Court of Appeal. The ordering method (online or in person) has no bearing on legal validity.

Can you translate into both Dutch and French for a file going to multiple authorities?

Absolutely. We can produce both Dutch and French versions of the same sworn translation. Please specify this requirement when requesting your quote.

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