Indonesian legal translation in Dubai turns Indonesian civil, school and police documents into certified Arabic or English that ICP, GDRFA, MOHRE, courts and notaries accept. Wordcraft translates akta kelahiran, buku nikah, Kartu Keluarga, KTP, ijazah and SKCK certificates for Indonesian workers, families and their employers, with an MOJ-licensed legal translator certifying each page. Send a photo for a quote within 10–30 minutes.
Akta Kelahiran, Buku Nikah or Kartu Keluarga: Which One Your UAE File Needs
Families often send every document they own. Usually only one or two are needed. This table shows what each document proves and where it is normally used:
| Document | Issued by | Usually used in the UAE for |
|---|---|---|
| Akta kelahiran (birth certificate) | Dukcapil civil registry office | A child's residence visa, school registration |
| Buku nikah (marriage book) | KUA (Office of Religious Affairs), for Muslim marriages | Spouse visa, family sponsorship |
| Akta perkawinan (civil marriage certificate) | Dukcapil, for marriages registered civilly | Spouse visa, family sponsorship |
| Kartu Keluarga (family card) | Dukcapil | Extra proof of relationship when an officer asks for it |
| Ijazah and transkrip (diploma and transcript) | School or university | Employment, equivalency |
| SKCK (police certificate) | Indonesian National Police (Polri) | Work permits, some residence files |
Tell us what the translation is for, and we will say which of these is normally translated so you do not pay for pages nobody will read. Our marriage certificate translation page covers the spouse-visa file in more detail.
Single Names, Bin and Binti: Keeping an Indonesian File Consistent
Many Indonesians carry one name only, and passports record it in different ways. A buku nikah may add "bin" or "binti" with the father's name, and a Kartu Keluarga may show a longer form again. The translation follows the passport exactly, renders the other forms as written, and keeps the link between them clear, so an ICP officer can see that all three documents belong to the same person.
Legalizing Indonesian Documents Before the Arabic Translation
Documents issued in Indonesia generally need authentication by the relevant Indonesian ministries, then the UAE Embassy in Jakarta, which now completes UAE MOFA attestation digitally in the same step. Indonesia has issued apostilles since 2022, yet an Indonesian apostille is not enough here because the UAE is not party to that convention. Our Indonesia certificate attestation service can arrange the legalization, and we translate the finished document afterwards.
Indonesian Legal Translation in Dubai for Workers, Families and Employers
Our Indonesian translations go to ICP and GDRFA for family visas and Emirates ID, to MOHRE and employers for work permits and maid visa files, to UAE courts for labor and family cases, and to notaries, schools and banks. Employers handling several domestic workers can send all the files at once and receive one quote.
- Photograph each page of the akta, buku nikah or family card, including the back and every stamp.
- Add the passport copy so the name on the translation matches it letter for letter.
- Confirm the quote. An Indonesian linguist translates, a second reader checks names and dates, and a certified legal translator stamps the Arabic or English version for collection or delivery.
UAE documents also go into Indonesian: a death certificate for repatriation, or a labor settlement a family needs at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you translate an Indonesian buku nikah into Arabic?
Yes. The marriage book is translated into Arabic or English as an MOJ-certified legal translation for spouse visas and family sponsorship.
Will an Indonesian apostille work for a UAE visa file?
No. Because the UAE is outside the Apostille Convention, Indonesian documents still go through the UAE Embassy in Jakarta, which now includes MOFA attestation.
My passport shows only one name. Is that a problem?
No. We use your passport spelling and translate longer forms or bin/binti names exactly as written, so the file stays consistent.
Do I need to translate the Kartu Keluarga?
Only if the receiving authority asks for it. For most spouse and child visas the buku nikah or akta kelahiran is the main document.
Can you translate a UAE death certificate into Indonesian?
Yes. We translate UAE Arabic death certificates, police reports and labor settlements into Indonesian for families and authorities in Indonesia.
Last updated: September 2026
