Certified Translation and Attestation Bundle
Certified Translation and Attestation Bundle
Many Sri Lankan official documents are issued in Sinhala or Tamil, while UAE authorities require documents in English or Arabic. This creates a two-fold challenge: the document must be professionally translated by a certified translator, and both the original and translation must pass through the attestation chain.
GreenAttest's Certified Translation and Attestation Bundle addresses both requirements in a single service. We receive your Sinhala or Tamil documents, arrange certified English translation through approved translators in Colombo, and then process both the original and translation through the Foreign Affairs, UAE Embassy, and MOFA chain simultaneously.
This integrated approach prevents common problems such as translations that do not match the attested original, incorrect legal terminology, or translations that fail to meet UAE standards. Our translators are familiar with Sri Lankan legal and administrative terminology and produce translations that UAE authorities accept consistently.
Documents Required
- Original document(s) in Sinhala or Tamil
- NIC copy
- Passport copy
- Description of the document's intended use in the UAE (helps translators apply correct terminology)
- Any existing translations for reference (optional)
Special Requirements
- • Legal documents such as court orders and affidavits require translation by a translator with specific legal translation credentials recognized by Sri Lankan courts.
How It Works
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1Submit your Sinhala or Tamil documents to GreenAttest.
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2Certified translators prepare English translations with sworn accuracy declarations.
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3Translations are reviewed for legal terminology accuracy and UAE compliance.
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4Both originals and translations enter the attestation chain simultaneously.
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5The complete attested package (original + translation) is delivered to your UAE address.
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- Provide context about how the document will be used in the UAE. A birth certificate for school enrollment versus visa processing may require slightly different terminology emphasis in the translation.
- If you have multiple documents in Sinhala or Tamil, submit them all at once for translation. Translators maintain consistency across related documents, and batch processing is more cost-effective.
- Review the translation before attestation begins. Once the document enters the attestation chain, corrections require starting the entire process over.
Frequently Asked Questions
UAE authorities require translations by certified translators who provide a sworn declaration of accuracy. Regular translations, even if perfectly accurate, lack this certification and are rejected by government offices, courts, and immigration authorities.
Translation takes 3-5 business days for standard documents. The attestation process then takes 15-20 business days. Total end-to-end is typically 18-25 business days. GreenAttest processes translation and attestation prerequisites in parallel to minimize the total time.
Yes. GreenAttest has certified translators for both Sinhala-to-English and Tamil-to-English translations. Some documents contain text in both languages, and our translators handle bilingual documents as well.
The translation is notarized and then attached to the original document. They proceed through the attestation chain as a linked pair, ensuring the attested translation always corresponds to the correct original.
Quick Facts
- Processing Time
- 18-25 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 300
- Country
- Sri Lanka
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
Questions About This Service?
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