What We Do
Certified translation is not simply about translating the words.
It is about producing a document that is suitable for the purpose it was requested for, with the right terminology, formatting, and certification requirements.
Because apparently, getting the words right is only half the job.
Our certified translation services cover Arabic-English and English-Arabic documents across a range of personal, professional, academic, legal, and government-related requirements.
Documents We Translate
Personal Documents
Documents commonly required for official, immigration, employment, or legal procedures, including:
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Divorce certificates
- Death certificates
- Identity documents
- Passports
- Other personal records
Academic Documents
For universities, employers, professional applications, and other formal requirements:
- University degrees
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificates
- Diplomas
- Academic records
- Certificates and supporting documents
Government & Official Documents
Official records often leave very little room for interpretation. We translate documents such as:
- Commercial registrations
- Government certificates
- Driving licences
- Official correspondence
- Administrative documents
- Regulatory documents
Employment & Professional Documents
For employment, visa, licensing, and professional applications:
- Employment contracts
- Experience certificates
- Salary certificates
- Reference letters
- Professional certificates
- Other employment records
Arabic-English Certified Translation
Our core language combination is Arabic and English.
We translate documents in both directions, maintaining the meaning, terminology, structure, and formal tone required for official use.
Whether the original document is in Arabic or English, the objective remains the same: a clear and reliable translated document that is fit for purpose.
When Do You Need Certified Translation?
Certified translation may be required when a translated document is being submitted to an official or regulated organisation.
Common situations include:
- Government applications
- Immigration and visa procedures
- Court and legal matters
- Academic applications
- Employment and professional licensing
- Company and commercial registration
- Banking and financial procedures
- Embassy and consular requirements
- International document submissions
Requirements can vary depending on the receiving authority and the purpose of the document. If certification, notarisation, or additional legalisation is required, we can help identify the appropriate route before the translation begins.
Certification, Not Just Translation
A translated document can be linguistically correct and still fail to meet an administrative requirement.
That is why we consider the intended use of the document from the beginning.
We pay attention to:
- Correct names and personal details
- Consistent terminology
- Dates, numbers, and official references
- Document structure and formatting
- Appropriate formal language
- Certification requirements
- The intended receiving authority
Small details matter.
Official documents have a remarkable ability to make one missing detail everyone's problem.
Our Process
1. Send Your Document
Upload your document and tell us where it will be used, if known.
2. We Review the Requirements
We check the document, language direction, volume, format, and any certification requirements.
3. Translation
The document is translated with terminology and context appropriate to its intended use.
4. Review & Quality Check
The translated document goes through a review process to check accuracy, consistency, names, figures, formatting, and overall presentation.
5. Certification & Delivery
Where certification is required, the final document is prepared according to the applicable requirements and delivered in the agreed format.
What Makes Certified Translation Different?
Not every document needs certified translation.
A social media caption probably does not.
A document being submitted to a court, ministry, embassy, university, or other official authority is a different story.
We help determine the level of translation and certification your document actually requires, so you are not paying for processes you do not need — or discovering too late that you needed one you skipped.
Why Tansis?
Arabic-English Expertise
Arabic and English are our core language combination. We focus on doing the important things properly rather than collecting languages for decoration.
14+ Years of Experience
Our work spans banking, government, legal, healthcare, corporate, academic, and professional environments.
3+ Million Words Delivered
Experience matters when documents contain terminology, formatting, and details that cannot simply be “fixed later”.
Context Matters
A certified document is still a document with a purpose. We consider how and where it will be used, not just what the source text says.
Human Review
Translation is handled by people who understand language, context, and the consequences of getting official documents wrong.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is certified translation?
Certified translation is a translation prepared for official use where the receiving organisation requires the translated document to meet specific certification or acceptance requirements. Depending on the receiving authority, the translation may also need an official stamp or require the translator to appear before a notary public and confirm the accuracy of the translation.
Do you provide Arabic to English certified translation?
Yes. We provide certified Arabic-English and English-Arabic translation for a wide range of official and professional documents.
Can you translate certificates and personal documents?
Yes. We translate birth, marriage, divorce, death, academic, identification, employment, and other official documents.
Do you provide certified legal translation?
Yes. Legal documents requiring certification can be handled through our Legal Translation and Certified Translation services, depending on the purpose and receiving authority.
Do I need notarisation as well?
Not necessarily. The requirement depends on the organisation receiving the document and the purpose for which it is being submitted. We can advise you based on the stated requirement.
Can you translate documents for embassy or immigration purposes?
Yes. We handle documents commonly required for embassy, immigration, visa, and international application procedures. Requirements vary by authority, so we recommend confirming the receiving organisation's requirements before submission.
How long does certified translation take?
Turnaround depends on the document type, number of pages, language direction, formatting, and certification requirements. Once we review the document, we can provide a clear timeline and quotation.
Can you translate a scanned document?
In most cases, yes. Send us the document and we will assess its readability and format before confirming the quotation.
Do you keep my documents confidential?
Yes. Documents submitted to Tansis are treated confidentially and are not shared with third parties except where required and agreed for the completion of the requested service.
Related Services
Need something more specialised?
Legal Translation For contracts, agreements, court documents, powers of attorney, and other legal materials.
Financial Translation For banking, financial reporting, investment, accounting, and corporate financial documents.
Medical Translation For medical reports, laboratory results, prescriptions, insurance documents, and healthcare materials.
Arabic-English Translation For professional Arabic-English and English-Arabic translation across business, institutional, academic, and corporate requirements.
Certified Translation Services Across Bahrain & GCC
Tansis provides Arabic-English and English-Arabic certified translation services for clients in Bahrain and organisations working across the GCC.
Whether you have one certificate or a stack of documents that has somehow multiplied overnight, send them our way.
We will review what you actually need, give you a clear scope and quotation, and take it from there.
Need a Certified Translation?
Send us your document and tell us what it is being used for.
We will tell you what is required.