Pashto legal translation in Dubai is the certified translation of Pashto documents, most often Afghan tazkiras, marriage papers, court decrees and family statements, into Arabic or English for UAE courts, public prosecution, ICP, GDRFA and notaries. Wordcraft's Pashto linguists also read the Dari that shares many Afghan pages, and an MOJ-licensed legal translator certifies the finished translation.
Is Your Document in Pashto, Dari or Urdu?
Pashtun families in the UAE come from both sides of the border, and the language on the page depends on where it was issued. This is the pattern we see:
| Document | Language it is usually in | Who translates it |
|---|---|---|
| Afghan tazkira, marriage certificate, court decree | Pashto, Dari or both on one page | Our Pashto team, with Dari colleagues |
| Pakistani civil certificates and school records | English or Urdu, even in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Often no translation; Urdu parts go to our Urdu team |
| Jirga decisions, family agreements, personal statements | Often Pashto, frequently handwritten | Our Pashto team |
| Letters and evidence for a UAE case | Pashto | Our Pashto team |
If you cannot tell which language a page is in, send a photo and we will identify it before quoting.
Tazkira, Nikah Khat and Afghan Court Papers
Afghan documents bring three recurring problems. First, the tazkira exists in older paper booklets and in the newer electronic card, and the layouts differ. Second, dates are usually in the Solar Hijri calendar, and some recent papers may use the lunar Hijri calendar, so every date is converted to the Gregorian one to match your passport. Third, names are spelled in several ways across documents, and we follow your passport spelling throughout.
The same applies to a nikah khat (Afghan marriage certificate), divorce and custody decisions, inheritance papers and educational certificates. The Dari portions are handled with our Persian and Dari legal translation linguists so the whole page is translated, not only the Pashto lines. Attestation options for Afghan documents depend on the document and on current procedures, so we check what is available for your case before any work starts.
Pakistani papers follow a clearer route: see Pakistan document attestation, and send Urdu documents to our Urdu legal translation team.
Pashto Legal Translation in Dubai for Courts, Police and Hearings
Much of our Pashto work supports a legal matter: a statement for a police station, evidence for public prosecution, a family or labor case, or a power of attorney signed before a notary. Translations also go to ICP and GDRFA for residence and family sponsorship, and to MOHRE and employers. When a Pashto speaker must attend a notary appointment or a hearing in person, we can arrange an interpreter as well. Arabic judgments that a family needs to understand can be translated into Pashto through our court judgment translation service.
Before You Send a Pashto Document
- Photograph every page in good light, including stamps, seals, thumbprints and handwritten notes in the margins.
- Add a passport copy for each person named, so names and dates of birth are matched correctly.
- Mention any attestation already on the document and which court, police station or authority will receive it.
A written quote follows within 10–30 minutes. After approval, a Pashto linguist translates, a second reader checks names and dates, and the certified translation is emailed, with the stamped copy ready for collection or delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you translate an Afghan tazkira into Arabic?
Yes. Paper and electronic tazkiras are translated into Arabic or English as MOJ-certified legal translations.
My document has Pashto and Dari on the same page. Do I need two translators?
No. One order covers both, and the complete page is translated and certified together.
Do you convert Solar Hijri dates?
Yes. Solar and lunar Hijri dates are converted to the Gregorian calendar so they match your passport.
Do Pakistani documents need Pashto translation?
Rarely. Most are issued in English or Urdu. Pashto is more common in jirga decisions, statements and letters.
Can you provide a Pashto interpreter at a notary or court?
Yes. We arrange interpreters for notary appointments and hearings; book early so the interpreter's time matches your appointment.
Last updated: September 2026
