Sworn English Translation of Turkish Documents — Iraq & Syria
Uğur Arı — sworn translator, Istanbul · Updated August 28, 2026
Many Iraqis and Syrians hold Turkish official documents — a residence permit, citizenship certificate, university diploma, or property deed. To use those documents in Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, or any English-speaking country, you need a certified English translation produced by a sworn translator. I am Uğur Arı, a yeminli mütercim registered with the Kartal 12th (Istanbul) and Gebze 19th Notary Offices. Certified PDF by email, within 24 hours for standard documents. Written price quote after document review.
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Who needs this
This service is for Iraqi and Syrian nationals who:
- →Obtained Turkish residency or citizenship and now need official documents certified in English for a European or North American visa application.
- →Graduated from a Turkish university and need a certified English translation of their diploma and transcript for employment abroad.
- →Own property in Turkey and need the deed (tapu) or title documents certified in English for a mortgage, insurance, or international transaction.
- →Hold a Turkish court ruling — divorce, custody, inheritance — and need a certified English version for recognition abroad.
- →Need their Turkish birth certificate, marriage certificate, or family registry (nüfus cüzdanı) certified in English for UNHCR, an embassy, or a family reunification process.
Documents covered
If your document is not listed, send a photo via WhatsApp — I send you a quote within a few hours.
What "sworn" means
In Turkey, a yeminli mütercim (sworn translator) is a professional who has taken a formal oath before a notary public and is registered with a notary office. This registration is listed on the translator's certificate. Every translation I produce carries:
- ·The translator's full name
- ·A signed declaration that the translation is accurate and complete
- ·The date of the translation
Whether this certification is sufficient, or notarisation or an apostille is also required, depends on the receiving embassy, authority or institution.
How it works
Pricing
Written price quote after I review your document — send it on WhatsApp or by e-mail. No fixed USD tariff is published for this page.
Written quote before payment. Certified PDF by email, within 24 hours for standard documents. Hard copy by post on request (shipping cost extra).
I have a Turkish residence permit (ikamet). Can you certify an English translation?
Yes. I translate Turkish residence permits, citizenship certificates, and government-issued identity documents into English with my sworn translator's certification. Acceptance depends on the requirements of the receiving embassy, authority or university.
Is a sworn Turkish translator's certification accepted by EU embassies?
It depends on the embassy and the application. Each embassy sets its own requirements — some ask for notarisation or an apostille in addition to the sworn translator's certification — so please confirm with the embassy before ordering.
How do I send my Turkish documents?
Send a scan or clear photo via WhatsApp or email. Physical originals are not required for most documents. You will receive a written price quote before payment.
How long does translation take?
Standard single-document translations are completed within 24 hours. Complex documents such as court rulings or property deeds may take up to 72 hours. Rush delivery is available on request.
Do I need an apostille on my Turkish document before translation?
Not for the translation itself. The sworn translation is produced from the Turkish document as-is. Whether the receiving country requires an apostille on the original document depends on that country's rules — confirm with the institution or embassy you are submitting to.
Can I use the certified English translation for UNHCR or refugee documentation?
Certified English translations of Turkish documents — residence permits, birth certificates, family registries, court orders — can be prepared for UNHCR and refugee-related proceedings; acceptance depends on the receiving body. Confirm requirements with the specific agency handling your case.
- Criminal record — certified English translation →
- Birth certificate — certified English translation →
- Marriage certificate — certified English translation →
- Diploma & transcript — certified English translation →
- Sworn translation vs. notarized translation in Turkey →
- Turkish document translation — Pakistan →
- Turkish document translation — Erbil & Kurdistan Region →
Acceptance is ultimately determined by the receiving institution. This page is general information, not legal advice. Confirm requirements with the relevant embassy or authority.