Farsi Translation Services in South Africa
Professional Farsi and Persian translation services for Iranian certificates, immigration documents, police records, academic qualifications, legal documents, business material and other official documents in Persian and English.
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- Birth & civil-status records
- Marriage & divorce documents
- Police & immigration records
- Degrees & academic transcripts
- Legal & business documents
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Farsi to English & English to Farsi Translation
We provide professional Persian translation in both directions for official, immigration, academic, legal, personal and business purposes.
Farsi to English Translation
Iranian Persian documents can be translated into English for immigration, university admission, employment, professional registration, legal matters and personal use.
Common requests include civil records, marriage and divorce documents, police records, university qualifications and legal documentation.
English to Farsi Translation
English documents can be translated into Persian for administrative, academic, legal, technical, corporate and professional purposes.
The intended audience and receiving institution should be identified where these affect terminology, register or formatting.
Farsi & Persian Documents We Translate
We translate personal, civil, immigration, academic, legal, corporate and professional documents between Persian and English.
Birth & Civil Records
Birth records, civil-registration documents and other official personal-status records.
Marriage & Divorce Documents
Marriage records, divorce documentation and related family-status records.
Police & Immigration Records
Police and criminal-record related documents, visa records and supporting immigration material.
Academic Documents
Degrees, diplomas, graduation certificates, transcripts and professional qualifications.
Legal Documents
Court records, declarations, contracts, powers of attorney and other formal legal documentation.
Business & Technical Documents
Company records, reports, financial material, manuals and professional correspondence.
Persian Translation for Official & Professional Use
Farsi translations may be required for documents submitted to immigration authorities, government departments, universities, courts, employers and professional bodies.
Immigration & Residency
Civil, family, police and supporting records for visa, residence, citizenship and immigration applications.
Academic & Professional
Degrees, diplomas and transcripts for further study, employment, credential assessment and professional registration.
Legal & Business
Court documents, agreements, powers of attorney and corporate records requiring accurate Persian-English translation.
Certified Farsi Translation
Persian certificates and other official records may require certified or sworn translation depending on the receiving authority and jurisdiction.
Tell us where the Farsi translation will be submitted
Certification requirements depend on the document type, receiving authority and country in which the translation will be used.
Requirements in South Africa may differ from those applied by an Iranian authority, embassy, university, court or another institution overseas.
Translation, apostille, authentication and legalisation are separate processes. Translation itself does not automatically provide an apostille or legalisation.
Where possible, send us the receiving authority's instructions together with the complete document.
Already Have the Persian Document?
Send us a clear scan or photograph of every page and tell us where the translation will be submitted. We can confirm the language, assess the document and provide a quotation.
Persian Script, Names & Transliteration
Modern Persian in Iran is written from right to left using a Persian form of the Arabic-derived script, with letters and spelling conventions specific to Persian.
Persian Names in English
Personal names written in Persian script can sometimes appear in more than one Roman-letter spelling.
For official translations, consistency with the spelling appearing in a passport or recognised identity document is important. Where available, provide that document with the source.
Persian & Arabic Script Are Not the Same Language
Persian and Arabic use closely related writing systems, but they are different languages with different vocabulary, grammar and some different characters.
A document written in Persian should therefore not automatically be treated as Arabic merely because the scripts look similar.
Farsi, Persian, Dari & Tajik
“Persian” is the broader English language name, while “Farsi” is commonly used for Iranian Persian. Related Persian varieties are also used outside Iran.
Iranian Persian / Farsi
Farsi commonly refers to the Persian variety used in Iran and is the principal focus of this page.
Dari
Dari is a closely related variety of Persian used in Afghanistan. A Dari document should be identified as Dari rather than automatically classified as Iranian Farsi.
Tajik
Tajik is another closely related Persian variety and is normally written in Cyrillic script in Tajikistan. It should be treated as a separate language requirement.
Iranian Civil, Academic & Official Documents
Iranian documents may contain Persian text together with numbers, seals, stamps, handwriting, registration details and occasional English wording.
Issuing Authority & Document Type Matter
Civil, police, academic and legal documents can use terminology specific to the Iranian institution or authority that issued them.
Send all pages, including stamps and annotations, so the complete record can be assessed.
Names, Numbers & Official Details
Persian documents may combine Persian script with Persian or Arabic numerals, registration numbers, seals and handwritten information.
These details should be reproduced carefully and distinguished from the translated English wording.
Persian / Solar Hijri Calendar Dates
Iranian official documents commonly use the Solar Hijri calendar, also known as the Persian calendar, rather than the Gregorian calendar normally used in South Africa.
Calendar Identification Matters
A year appearing on an Iranian document should not automatically be read as a Gregorian year.
The source document and issuing context must first establish which calendar is being used.
Transparent Date Conversion
Where a Gregorian equivalent is useful or required, it should be shown transparently and consistently rather than silently replacing the date in the source.
Any specific instructions from the receiving institution should be followed.
Farsi Certificate & Immigration Document Translation
Civil-status, police and immigration records are common Persian-to-English translation requests.
Iranian Birth & Civil Records
Birth and civil-registration records translated into English for official use.
Marriage Documents
Marriage records and related family-status documentation for official submission.
Divorce & Family Records
Divorce documents, court decisions and other family-related records.
Police & Criminal Records
Police and criminal-record related documents for immigration, employment and other formal purposes.
Immigration Documents
Supporting records for visa, residence, citizenship and immigration applications.
Identity & Personal Records
Identity-related records and other official personal documents written wholly or partly in Persian.
Persian Degree, Diploma & Academic Record Translation
Iranian academic documents can be translated for university applications, employment, credential assessment and professional registration.
Degrees, Diplomas & Certificates
University degrees, diplomas, graduation certificates, school certificates and professional qualifications can be translated into English.
Transcripts & Results
Academic transcripts, subjects, grades, examination results and other educational records can also be translated.
Farsi Legal Document Translation
Persian legal documents can contain formal terminology relating to courts, government authorities, declarations, contracts, property and legal transactions.
Court Documents
Judgments, decisions, notices, orders and supporting court records.
Powers of Attorney
General and specific powers of attorney and other formal legal authorisations.
Contracts & Agreements
Commercial, employment and personal agreements requiring accurate Persian-English translation.
Declarations & Statements
Formal declarations, statements and supporting legal documentation.
Registration & Property Records
Official registration, ownership and related administrative records where translation is required.
Corporate Records
Company registrations, resolutions and other formal corporate documentation.
Farsi Translation for Business
Persian-English translation supports organisations communicating with Persian-speaking clients, suppliers, employees and professional partners.
Corporate Documents
Company records, reports, presentations, resolutions and professional correspondence.
Technical Documents
Manuals, technical specifications, product documentation and instructions.
Financial Documents
Financial reports, statements and supporting commercial material.
Training & HR
Training materials, employment documents, policies and workplace communication.
Contracts
Commercial agreements, service contracts and supporting business documents.
Professional Content
Reports, presentations, brochures and customer-facing professional material.
Farsi Transcription & Interpreting
Where a project involves spoken Persian rather than documents alone, transcription, audio translation and interpreting services may also be available.
Farsi Transcription
Persian recordings can be transcribed for interviews, meetings, research, legal matters and professional projects.
Audio Translation
Farsi-language recordings can be translated into written English where required.
Farsi Interpreting
Persian interpreting may be arranged for meetings, consultations and professional assignments subject to availability.
How to Get Your Farsi Document Translated
Send your Persian document electronically for assessment and quotation.
Send the Document
Send a clear scan or photograph of every page requiring translation.
Tell Us Its Purpose
Confirm where the translation will be submitted and what it will be used for.
Receive Your Quote
We assess language, document volume, complexity, formatting and certification requirements.
Translation & Delivery
The translation is completed according to the confirmed requirements and delivered in the agreed format.
Professional Farsi Document Translation
Our focus is on accurate, clear translation appropriate to the document, script, issuing authority, target audience and intended purpose.
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Languages Overview →Farsi / Persian Translation FAQs
Do you translate Farsi documents into English?
Yes. We translate Persian civil records, academic documents, immigration records, police documents, legal files, business documents and other official material into English.
Do you translate English documents into Farsi?
Yes. English documents can be translated into Persian for administrative, academic, legal, technical, professional and business purposes.
Are Farsi and Persian the same language?
Farsi is the common Persian name used for Iranian Persian, while Persian is the broader English language name. In ordinary use, “Farsi translation” usually refers to Iranian Persian translation.
Is Farsi the same as Dari?
Not exactly. Farsi and Dari are closely related varieties of Persian, but a document from Afghanistan should be identified correctly as Dari where appropriate rather than automatically treated as Iranian Farsi.
Can Farsi translations be certified?
Certified or sworn Persian translation may be arranged where appropriate. The exact requirement depends on the receiving authority and jurisdiction.
Can you translate Iranian birth and marriage documents?
Yes. Iranian civil, birth, marriage and related personal-status records written in Persian can be translated into English.
Can you translate Iranian police or criminal-record documents?
Yes. Persian police and criminal-record related documents can be translated for immigration, employment and other official purposes.
Can you translate Farsi degrees and academic transcripts?
Yes. Degrees, diplomas, certificates, academic transcripts and professional qualifications can be translated into English.
How are Persian names handled in English translations?
Persian names may have more than one Roman-letter spelling. Where a passport or recognised identity document provides an established English spelling, supplying it helps maintain consistency.
How are Persian calendar dates handled?
Iranian documents commonly use the Solar Hijri or Persian calendar. Dates should be interpreted carefully, with any required Gregorian equivalent presented transparently and consistently.
Is Persian the same as Arabic?
No. Persian and Arabic are different languages. They use related writing systems, but their vocabulary, grammar and some characters differ.
Does certified Farsi translation include an apostille?
No. Translation and apostille, authentication or legalisation are separate processes. The receiving authority should confirm which formalities are required.
Do you provide Farsi transcription and interpreting?
Farsi transcription, audio translation and interpreting may be available depending on the project, location and required dates.
How much does Farsi translation cost?
Pricing depends on document length, complexity, formatting, certification requirements and turnaround. Send the complete document for an accurate quotation.
How long does Farsi translation take?
Turnaround depends on document volume, complexity and translator availability. The expected timeframe will be confirmed with your quotation.
Need a Farsi or Persian Document Translated?
Send us your Iranian certificate, police record, academic document, immigration record, legal file or business document and tell us where the translation will be submitted.
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