Certified Persian Translation Services UK
Need a Persian or Farsi document translated into English for a UK visa application, university, solicitor, employer or another organisation? We can prepare a professional English translation with a certification statement where the recipient requires one.
Please share the document type, target language, intended recipient and any name spellings or certification instructions before ordering.
Persian and Farsi document translation for UK applications
Persian is the name of the language; Farsi is commonly used for the Iranian variety. Customers may use either term when requesting a translation. For this service, tell us which country issued the document and whether its content uses Iranian Persian, Afghan Dari or another variety, as those labels should not be treated as interchangeable without checking.
Unlike our general Farsi translation service for business, websites and other content, this page focuses on preparing UK-bound official documents: complete English translation, correct transliteration, source-document structure and certification details.
Official recognition is not automatic
A certified translation confirms what the translator states about the translated text; it does not authenticate the original document, prove the underlying facts or guarantee acceptance by a UK authority. The receiving organisation determines whether a certified translation, notarisation or a different procedure is needed.
What Persian documents can be translated into English?
Source records can contain Persian handwriting, official seals, reference numbers or several different date systems. The translation should reflect the complete original, not just a selected summary.
Birth and identity documents
Iranian birth records (including Shenasnameh), civil-register entries and identity-related documents. Pay particular attention to names, parent details, dates and official annotations.
Marriage and family records
Marriage certificates, registry extracts, relevant amendments and related family-status records for solicitors, UK applications or personal submissions.
Academic qualifications
Diplomas, degree certificates, transcripts, course records and supporting university letters where the qualification and issuing institution need to be represented accurately.
Financial records
Bank statements, income records, employment letters and financial supporting documents. Dates, currency amounts, tables and reference numbers should remain consistent with the original.
Legal documents
Contracts, powers of attorney, court papers, declarations and correspondence needing careful terminology and a clearly defined use case.
Business and personal papers
Company registration documents, formal letters, professional credentials and other Persian-language materials submitted to UK organisations.
What does a certified Persian to English translation include?
When a document in Persian needs a certified English version, the translator or translation company supplies a written statement accompanying the translated document. For general UK use, GOV.UK explains that certification can include a declaration that the text is a true and accurate translation, the translation date, and the translator's full name and contact details.
For UK visa supporting documents, the requirements depend on the application. The visitor visa supporting-document guide says foreign-language documents must be accompanied by complete translations that the Home Office can independently verify, including confirmation of accuracy, date, translator's name, signature and contact details.
Do not assume a basic certification statement will satisfy a different receiving authority's requirement for sworn translation, independent verification, notarisation or legalisation. Ask the UK recipient what it needs before ordering any additional formalities.
Certification is separate from notarisation or an apostille
A professional translation statement concerns the accuracy of the translated language. A solicitor or notary may certify a signature or a copy in an eligible context; an apostille authenticates a qualifying official signature, stamp or seal. These are not equivalent services and are not automatically required together. See certified translation services for the general UK route.
Persian document details that need careful handling
Small details in a document can affect whether its English translation matches other records supplied alongside it. These checks matter especially for official documents.
| Original feature | Translation consideration |
|---|---|
| Names and transliteration | Persian names may have several valid English renderings. Supply passport or previously accepted spellings as references; do not invent or silently alter names. |
| Persian calendar dates | Iranian documents may use the Solar Hijri calendar. Preserve the printed date and explain any Gregorian equivalent where appropriate rather than substituting an unexplained date. |
| Right-to-left text and numerals | Pay attention to mixed Persian/Latin identifiers, numeric sequences, decimal separators and tabular alignment. |
| Official seals and annotations | Translate legible wording in stamps, seals and margin notes; indicate signatures or unreadable areas clearly instead of reconstructing missing text. |
| Personal identity details | Cross-check dates, parent names, document numbers and locations against each page of the source record. |
| Document type and variant | Identify whether the source is Iranian Farsi, Afghan Dari or other relevant Persian-language material, and confirm the official issuing authority. |
If a scan is blurred, cropped or handwritten, we may need a clearer image to confirm the scope. Do not edit the source document to make the translation appear more complete than the original.
How to order a certified Persian translation in the UK
Upload the source
Provide scans or photographs of all pages, with official stamps, handwriting, reverse sides and margins visible where relevant.
Specify the recipient
Tell us the intended UK authority, English/Persian direction, certification requirements, requested format and relevant name spellings.
Confirm and receive
We review legibility, file length and requirements, then confirm the applicable service and delivery arrangements before preparing your translation.
For a general non-certified Farsi translation, including marketing, commercial or website text, the broader Farsi (Persian) translation hub may be the better starting point.
Checklist before uploading a Persian document
Include these details with your order
- Complete legible original in Persian/Farsi, including reverse sides, attachments and stamps
- Exact source and target languages, and whether the document was issued in Iran, Afghanistan or elsewhere
- Document name and intended recipient or application, such as UKVI, university or solicitor
- Reference spellings of personal names from a passport or other supporting record
- Any required certification wording, signature, hard-copy or electronic format
- Any table, handwritten notation, date conversion or seal text needing special attention
- Your deadline and whether the authority has requested a recent translation or specific procedure
Translation accuracy, complete presentation and suitable certification help you prepare a submission, but the final decision on document acceptance rests with the authority reviewing it.
Certified Persian translation FAQs
Is Farsi the same language as Persian?
Farsi is the name commonly used for the Iranian variety of Persian. Source documents from Afghanistan may use Dari, which is related but has different conventions. Tell us the issuing country and target audience when submitting material.
Can I order a certified Farsi-to-English birth certificate translation?
You can send a legible copy of the full source and ask for the appropriate certification format. Include all pages, handwritten entries, parents' names, date fields and any stamps.
Will a certified Persian translation be accepted by UKVI?
UKVI requires translations meeting the instructions for the relevant visa route. There is no blanket acceptance guarantee; confirm the current application requirements, and ensure the certified translation contains the specified details.
Do I need a solicitor, notary or apostille for my Persian translation?
Not automatically. Certified translation, notarisation and document legalisation are different formalities. Only arrange additional authentication if the receiving organisation or relevant authority requires it.
Can Persian calendar dates be translated into English?
Dates in the Solar Hijri calendar can be explained or converted with care where needed. The original recorded date should be preserved or clearly referenced so that the conversion can be checked.
Can you translate handwritten or stamped Persian documents?
We can assess the source if the writing is legible. Unclear text, obscured seals or missing pages may require better scans or a qualification in the translation rather than invented content.
Do you translate from English into Persian too?
English-to-Persian services can be requested as well. This page focuses on Persian documents for UK English-language use; see the general Farsi hub for other directions and applications.
How long does a certified Persian translation take?
Timing depends on page count, handwriting, document quality, specialist terminology and certification or delivery requirements. Provide the deadline when uploading so we can confirm what can be arranged.
UK official guidance
For translation certification wording, see GOV.UK: Certifying a document. For supporting foreign-language documents in a visitor visa application, see GOV.UK: Visiting the UK supporting-document guide. Other visa categories or recipients may require different evidence.
Other Persian and Farsi translations
Start your Persian translation order
Upload the document and specify the authority receiving it. We will review source legibility, language direction and certification requirements before confirming the service.