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Certified Amharic Translation Services in Dubai, UAE

We provide certified Amharic translation services in Dubai for legal, immigration, academic, and business purposes.

All translations are completed by native Amharic speakers and recognized by UAE authorities and the Ethiopian Embassy in Abu Dhabi.

  • Professional Native Amharic Translators
  • 100% Guaranteed Acceptance
  • Translation Into Over 150 Languages
  • Delivery From 12 Hours
  • Worldwide Priority & DHL Shipping Available
  • 24/7 Phone, Email & WhatsApp Support

Why Choose Our Certified Amharic Translation Services in Dubai?

We know how important accuracy and compliance are when it comes to legal translation in Dubai. That’s why we work only with professional translators who are native speakers and legal experts.

Here’s why clients trust Legal Translator for Amharic translations:

Superior Certification & Guaranteed Acceptance

Our translators are licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice, and our translations are accepted by the Ethiopian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, subject to consular legalization.

Technical Expertise

Amharic uses the Ge’ez (Fidel) script and has unique legal and cultural terminology. Our professional Amharic translators in Dubai ensure accurate and contextually correct translations for official use.

Experience & Specialization

We’ve translated residency documents, court rulings, contracts, and academic certificates for Ethiopian expats and companies in Dubai.

Native Human Translations

Every translation is done by native Amharic linguists and proofread by a second expert for accuracy.

Track Record of Excellence

With over 15 years of certified expertise, we are a trusted agency for Amharic translations in the UAE.

Legal Translations with 100% Guaranteed Acceptance in Dubai

Fast, certified legal translations for visas, court documents, contracts, and more.

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MOJ-Certified Translations

Certified and accredited by the UAE Ministry of Justice, our legal translations in Dubai are guaranteed for official use.

Seamless Online Ordering

Upload your documents directly from your phone or computer and download your translated files once complete.

Native Experts Only

Every translation is handled by native-speaking Arabic translators with expertise in offering certified translations for official purposes.

24/7 Support & Delivery

No matter the hour, you’ll get fast, reliable service whenever needed, powered by our dedicated UAE team.

Ultra-Fast Turnaround

Get your documents delivered in 12 to 48 hours without compromising quality, including weekends and public holidays.

Award-Winning Service

We’re a top-rated certified translation provider, trusted by leading firms, rated 5 stars globally, and recognised for our accuracy and reliability.

Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees or charges. Upload your documents to know exactly what you’re paying from the start.

Privacy Secured

We use secure systems, NDA-backed translators, and industry-leading data protection protocols to ensure your information is always safe

Accurately Translate any Document into over 150 Languages

Here are some of our most requested languages: 

English
German
French
Japanese
Spanish
Greek
Russian
Korean
Portuguese (Brazil)
Italian
Arabic
Chinese

Commonly Translated Documents

Some of our most requested documents for certified translation in Dubai
  • Tax Records
  • Academic Certificates
  • Diploma
  • Divorce Documents
  • Police Certificates
  • Bank Statements
  • Vaccine Records
  • Court Ruling
  • Academic Transcript
  • Identity Document

Our Amharic Translation Quality Process

As a certified translation company in Dubai, we understand the importance of quality translations for your application process. That’s why we’ve built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality Amharic translations that are accepted by the UAE and Amharic authorities.

1. Document Analysis

We start by reviewing clear scans or images of your original documents and noting any special requirements.

2. Expert Translator Assignment

Your document is assigned to an MOJ–licensed, sworn Amharic translator in Dubai with subject expertise. Our translators handle Amharic to Arabic, English, French, and more.

3. Native Human Translation

The translation is completed word-for-word, preserving structure, seals, and official notes. Official elements are marked in brackets in accordance with UAE requirements.

4. Expert Proofreading & Review

A second translator reviews the text for grammar, consistency, and cultural appropriateness. We also verify names, dates, and numbers

5. Final Certification

You receive a certified translation with the translator’s statement, licence details, seals, and formatting as required by Amharic   and UAE authorities

Amharic Translation Cost in Dubai

Our certified Amharic-to-Arabic translation rates in Dubai start from AED 197.08 per page, with a delivery time starting from 12 hours. Pricing varies depending on the document type, complexity, formatting, and deadline. For an exact estimate, request a free quote on our website.

Amharic Document Legalization Dubai – Complete UAE & Ethiopia Process

Amharic document legalization follows a multi-step process involving local authority authentication, Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation, and consular legalization. 

This process is necessary because Ethiopia and the UAE aren’t signatories to the Hague Apostille Convention. As a result, an apostille isn’t valid when submitting Amharic documents for use in the UAE or UAE documents for use in Ethiopia. 

Below is an overview of the steps:

Amharic Document to be Used in the UAE

  • Local Authority Authentication: The document must first be authenticated by the issuing authority in Ethiopia to verify its legitimacy. For an academic certificate, the relevant authority is the Ministry of Education; for a legal document, it is the Ministry of Justice. This official stamp confirms the document is genuine.
  • Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Attestation: The original document and its certified translation (if required)  are then submitted to the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) for attestation. This attests to the authenticity of the local authorities’ and the translator’s signatures and seals.
  • UAE Embassy Legalization in Ethiopia: The attested documents are then legalized by the UAE Embassy in Addis Ababa. This is a critical step, as the UAE Embassy is verifying the Ethiopian MoFA’s attestation.
  • Certified Translation to Arabic: Since the documents are in Amharic, they must be translated into Arabic for acceptance in the UAE. This translation can be completed in two ways:
    – In Ethiopia, by a government-recognized translator, before the MOFA and Embassy attestation
    – In the UAE, by a translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice, after MOFAIC attestation. Both approaches are valid, but translations done in the UAE are often preferred to avoid rejections and ensure smoother acceptance by local authorities. We provide certified translations by MOJ-Approved translators in Dubai with 100% guaranteed acceptance.
  • UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Attestation: Once the documents arrive in the UAE, they must be submitted to the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC) for final attestation. This final stamp makes the documents legally valid for use in the UAE.

UAE Documents to be Used in Ethiopia

  • Notarization/Initial Certification in the UAE: This is the first critical step. Depending on the document, it needs to be notarized by a notary public in Dubai (or the relevant emirate) or authenticated by the specific UAE government body that issued it (e.g., Dubai Health Authority for a medical report).
  • UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Attestation: After notarization, the document is submitted to the UAE MOFAIC for attestation. This attestation validates the seal and signature of the notary or the issuing authority.
  • Ethiopian Embassy Legalization in the UAE: Both the original attested document and the certified Amharic translation are submitted to the Embassy of Ethiopia in the UAE for legalization. This is the last step in the UAE.
  • Certified Amharic Translation in the UAE: The document, now with the UAE MOFAIC stamp, must be translated into Amharic. The certified Amharic translation can be carried out
    – In the UAE, by a UAE MOJ–approved translator, before embassy legalization, or
    – In Ethiopia, after the final MoFA attestation.
    While both are acceptable, it’s better to get translations by an MOJ-approved translator in the UAE, where your documents will be used. We provide certified translations by MOJ-Approved translators in Dubai with 100% guaranteed acceptance.
  • Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Attestation: The final step involves submitting the documents to the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for final attestation, making them fully recognized in Ethiopia.

About the Amharic Language

Amharic is a Semitic language with over 58 million speakers worldwide, making it the second most spoken Semitic language after Arabic. It serves as the official working language of the Ethiopian federal government and holds official or working status in several of Ethiopia’s regional states.

However, like any widely spoken language, Amharic has numerous dialects and regional variations. While Central Amharic is often considered the standard, regional differences in pronunciation, vocabulary, and even grammatical features exist. 

For example, specific legal, administrative, or commercial terms may vary depending on the specific region of Ethiopia, and misinterpreting these nuances can lead to costly errors in professional contexts.

  • Literal translation of legal terms (e.g., የውክልና ሥልጣን for “power of attorney,” or የፍርድ ቤት ውሳኔ for “court ruling”) without adapting them to the legal framework of the target country.
  • Incorrect use of formal vs. informal registers, which are embedded in Amharic verb conjugations and pronouns (እርስዎ vs. አንተ), can cause significant compliance or tone issues in official correspondence.
  • Misinterpretation of grammatical structure, particularly the complex verb conjugation system and the distinct syntax of Amharic, can lead to serious errors in contracts or official certificates.
  • Overlooking country-specific terminology or formatting required for immigration, academic, or corporate records that are unique to the Ethiopian administrative system.
  • Formatting errors that make documents non-compliant with the Abugida script and are therefore rejected by embassies or ministries.
  • Using non-certified translators, whose work may be rejected by the UAE or Ethiopian authorities because they lack official recognition for the accuracy of their translations.

 

Working with an experienced, certified Amharic translation agency ensures that every document is accurate, culturally appropriate, and fully compliant with the specific standards of the target Ethiopian Authorities.

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FAQs

Our translators are native Amharic speakers, MOJ-approved, and experienced in legal, academic, and business translations.
Yes, we also provide certified English-to-Amharic and Amharic-to-English translations.
Yes. While Amharic uses a script derived from Ge’ez, they are distinct languages. Our certified translators have specialized knowledge of both Ge’ez and Amharic to ensure the accuracy of historical, religious, and ecclesiastical documents
Yes. We have a dedicated team with expertise in translating documents from the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. This includes birth, marriage, and baptism certificates, as well as religious texts, as our translators are familiar with the specific terminology and linguistic nuances required.
Yes, we provide certified Arabic-to-Amharic and Amharic-to-Arabic translations.
Absolutely. We manage the full legalization process for Ethiopian documents in the UAE and UAE documents in Ethiopia.
Yes. Our translators are experienced in handling documents from across Ethiopia and are aware of the regional variations in vocabulary and dialect. We ensure that your document’s meaning is preserved and accurately adapted to the target region’s specific context.
Yes, this is a common request. We are fully equipped to handle documents with mixed Amharic-English content. Our translators ensure consistency and accuracy across both languages, maintaining the integrity of the original text from international organizations or multinational corporations