Certified Translation for Embassy & Visa Applications
Eastern Province residents are among the most frequent travellers in the Kingdom: summer holidays in Europe, study in the UK, the US and Canada, business trips to Asia and constant family visits. Each trip comes with a visa file that needs embassy certified translation for bank statements, salary certificates, iqamas and family papers. At Almadani Translation’s Al Khobar branch we translate your whole file, stamped and signed, with names consistent on every page, and a second translator reviews it before your appointment.
Orders open 24/7
Visa files we prepare in the Eastern Province
Schengen and United Kingdom visas
Most tourist and visit applications need financial and employment evidence: several months of bank statements, a salary certificate, an employer letter and a copy of the iqama or ID. These applications are usually lodged at the visa application centres serving the Eastern Province, and every country has its own checklist.
United States
The U.S. Consulate General in Dhahran provides consular services to Eastern Province residents. Supporting documents for visa applications or consular services may need English translation, and requirements vary with the type of application.
Canada, Australia and New Zealand
Study and immigration files for these countries are long and detailed and require full translation of any document not in English or French, with names matching exactly.
Bahrain and the Gulf
Bahrain is close, but some cases still need translated documents, especially for family members of other nationalities or for work and study purposes.
Visas for people coming to the Kingdom
Companies recruiting staff and families bringing relatives over sometimes need certificates and documents issued abroad translated into Arabic.
Documents most requested in visa files
| Document | Note |
|---|---|
| Bank statements | Every page, with balances and transactions as they appear, never summarised |
| Salary certificate and employer letter | Job title, joining date and salary as stated |
| Iqama or national ID | Within one hour, spelled to match the passport |
| Commercial registration | For business owners proving their source of income |
| Birth and marriage certificates | For family files and accompanying dependants |
| Academic certificates and admission letters | For student visas |
| Title deeds and tenancy contracts | When ties to the Kingdom must be shown |
| No-objection letters | From an employer, sponsor or guardian |
Consistency: what the embassy looks for
A visa officer reads your file as a whole. If your name appears as “Mohammed” on a bank statement and “Muhammad” on a salary certificate, or your employer’s name differs between two letters, you may be asked to explain. So we:
- Use your passport spelling for every name in the file
- Fix your employer’s name and your job title as they appear on its official documents
- Translate the whole file in one go, with a second translator checking document against document
Important before you order
Embassy requirements change, and some require translations by a translator registered with them or extra attestation. We are listed on the translator lists of the British Embassy and the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, but a listing is not an endorsement or a guarantee, and acceptance is decided by the receiving authority alone. Check the embassy’s or visa centre’s checklist before you send your documents.
Turnaround and cost
Iqamas, IDs and passport data pages within one hour. The rest of the file the same day or at the time confirmed with your quote, with an extra fee for urgent work. Tell us your visa centre appointment date and we will plan delivery before it.
How to order
- Gather your file and send it to WhatsApp +966 56 944 2222 with a copy of your passport.
- Tell us the country, the visa type and your appointment date.
- Receive and approve the cost and delivery time.
- Get the translation electronically for the online portal, with stamped printed copies delivered or collected from the Al Khobar branch.
Al Khobar branch for Dammam, Khobar and Dhahran residents
SQ Towers, Cooperation Council Road, Al Khuzama, Al Khobar. Walk-in Sunday to Thursday, 10:00 to 16:00. We do not have an office in Dammam. Contact details
Why Almadani Translation
- Since 1982, license No. 64, more than 20,000 clients
- Stamped, signed translations with second-translator review of names across the file
- Every language, including African languages
- A non-disclosure agreement on request for your financial data
Visa translation FAQ
Do you guarantee the embassy will accept the translation?
No. We are listed on the translator lists of the British and U.S. Embassies in Riyadh, but acceptance is decided by the receiving authority.
My bank statement is thirty pages. Will you translate all of it?
Yes, every page and transaction as it appears. Send it and we will confirm the delivery time.
My visa centre appointment is the day after tomorrow. Is there enough time?
Usually yes for a standard file, but send the documents now so we can confirm timing with your quote.
Can you translate documents for family members of other nationalities?
Yes, from and into any language, with consistent name spellings across the whole family file.
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