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Farsi and Persian Translation Services
Certified Farsi and Persian translation services in the UK. ISO 17100 linguists, same-day turnaround, from £30 per page for legal, business, and personal documents.
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What are Farsi and Persian translation services?
Farsi and Persian translation services convert written and spoken content between Farsi (Persian) and English, delivered by ISO 17100 certified linguists for legal, business, technical, and personal documents accepted by UK courts, UKVI, and Iranian authorities.
Do Iranians prefer Farsi or Persian?
Iranians prefer ‘Farsi’ when speaking their own language and ‘Persian’ when speaking English, because Farsi is the endonym used inside Iran and Persian is the historical English exonym; both names refer to the same language spoken in Iran, Afghanistan (as Dari), and Tajikistan (as Tajik).
How much do Farsi translation services usually cost?
Farsi translation services in the UK usually cost from £30 per page for a certified standard document, £0.10–£0.16 per word for business and technical translation, and a 25–50% surcharge for same-day rush; interpreting is billed hourly from £60 per hour.
How long does it take to receive Farsi translation services?
A single certified Farsi page is delivered in 24 hours, a 5,000-word contract in 3 working days, and same-day rush handles up to 10,000 words at a 25–50% surcharge, following the ISO 17100 benchmark of 1,500–2,000 words per linguist per day.
What certifications or accreditations should a Farsi translation service have?
A Farsi translation service should hold ISO 17100:2015 certification, employ translators who are members of the UK Institute of Translation and Interpreting (MITI) or Fellows of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (FCIL), and provide certified translations accepted by UKVI, HMCTS, and the General Register Office.
What types of documents can be translated from Farsi to English and vice versa?
Six categories of Farsi documents are translated to and from English: legal documents (court documents, power of attorney), personal documents (birth certificates, marriage certificates, national military service cards), academic transcripts, official financial bank reports, business and marketing content, and technical manuals.
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What are Farsi and Persian translation services?
Farsi and Persian translation services convert written and spoken content between Farsi (Persian) and English, delivered by ISO 17100 certified linguists for legal, business, technical, and personal documents accepted by UK courts, UKVI, and Iranian authorities.
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How much do Farsi translation services usually cost?
Farsi translation services in the UK usually cost from £30 per page for a certified standard document, £0.10–£0.16 per word for business and technical translation, and a 25–50% surcharge for same-day rush; interpreting is billed hourly from £60 per hour.
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How long does it take to receive Farsi translation services?
A single certified Farsi page is delivered in 24 hours, a 5,000-word contract in 3 working days, and same-day rush handles up to 10,000 words at a 25–50% surcharge, following the ISO 17100 benchmark of 1,500–2,000 words per linguist per day.
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Farsi and Persian Translation Services is a professional UK translation service that converts documents and speech between Farsi (Persian) and English under the ISO 17100 standard, delivered by native Farsi speakers who hold MITI or FCIL credentials.
Do Iranians prefer Farsi or Persian?
Iranians prefer ‘Farsi’ when speaking their own language and ‘Persian’ when speaking English, because Farsi is the endonym used inside Iran and Persian is the historical English exonym. Both names refer to the same language — a single linguistic system with a shared grammar, vocabulary, and a modified Arabic script written right-to-left — spoken natively by more than 130 million people across Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan. Understanding this distinction matters when commissioning a translation, because using the wrong label on a UK official submission can create unnecessary administrative disputes.
Is Farsi the same language as Persian?
Farsi and Persian are the same language under two names: Farsi is the native term used inside Iran, and Persian is the standard English name recognised by academic bodies and UK government departments alike. The language is the official tongue of Iran, and it is also the root of Dari, the variety spoken in Afghanistan, and Tajiki, the variety spoken in Tajikistan — though each regional form carries vocabulary differences significant enough to require a dialect specification on any translation brief. A translator briefed for Iranian Farsi will not automatically produce text suited to an Afghan Dari audience, so specifying the target variety at the outset prevents costly revisions.
Which term should you use on UK official submissions?
Use ‘Persian (Farsi)’ on UK Home Office, UKVI, HMCTS, and ENIC submissions, because UK government forms and the ISO 639 language code system list the language as Persian while accepting Farsi in brackets. This combined wording removes any ambiguity about language identity on official records and is the format our certified translations use as standard. When submitting documents originating in Afghanistan, the brief should specify Dari; for documents from Tajikistan, it should specify Tajiki — a Cyrillic-script variety that requires a different specialist entirely.
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What certifications or accreditations should a Farsi translation service have?
A Farsi translation service should hold ISO 17100:2015 certification and employ translators who carry MITI or FCIL membership, providing certified translations accepted by UKVI, HMCTS, and the General Register Office. These three credentials are not interchangeable: ISO 17100 governs the process, MITI confirms the translator has passed peer-reviewed assessment at the Institute of Translation and Interpreting, and FCIL confirms fellowship-grade expertise at the Chartered Institute of Linguists — the highest linguist credential available in the UK. A service that holds all three gives you documented assurance at every level: organisational process, individual competence, and professional accountability.
What does ISO 17100 mean for Farsi translation quality?
ISO 17100 is the international standard for translation services, and it requires every Farsi translation to follow a Translation–Editing–Proofreading (TEP) workflow in which a second qualified linguist independently reviews the original translator’s output. The standard additionally mandates that each translator holds either a recognised translation degree, a degree in another discipline plus two years of full-time translation experience, or five years of documented full-time translation practice. This means ISO 17100 compliance is a qualification floor, not just a quality label — every linguist on a certified job must meet it before being assigned. The result is a translation that has been produced, edited, and proofread by two separately credentialled professionals before it reaches you.
What is the UK Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI)?
The Institute of Translation and Interpreting is the UK’s professional membership body for translators and interpreters. A translator who carries the post-nominal MITI has passed a peer-reviewed assessment of their practice and commits to continuing professional development — it is not a self-declared credential. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Linguists, carrying the post-nominal FCIL, holds the senior fellowship grade awarded for sustained excellence and leadership in the profession. Both credentials are independently verifiable, and we provide the membership details of the linguist assigned to your project on request.
- MITI — proves peer-assessed practice and continuing professional development at the ITI.
- FCIL — proves fellowship-grade expertise at the Chartered Institute of Linguists.
- ISO 17100:2015 — proves a two-linguist TEP workflow and documented qualification checks at the organisational level.
Certified vs notarised vs apostille Farsi translation — which do you need?
A certified translation is a translation accompanied by a signed certificate of accuracy, the translator’s professional credentials, and a company stamp — the tier required for UKVI visa applications, university admissions, HMRC submissions, and HMCTS court filings. A notarised translation adds the signature and seal of a notary public, who verifies the translator’s identity and witnesses the signature; this tier is required when a receiving body — such as an Iranian consulate — demands notarial authentication. An apostille goes one step further, adding FCDO legalisation under the Hague Convention so the document is legally recognised in Iran and other signatory countries.
| Tier | What it adds | Accepted by |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Translation Services | Signed certificate of accuracy, translator credentials, company stamp | UKVI, HMCTS, GRO, ENIC, universities |
| Notarised Translation Services | Notary public verifies translator identity and witnesses the signature | Iranian consulate, some overseas bodies |
| Apostille and Legalisation Services | FCDO apostille under the Hague Convention | Foreign courts and ministries, including Iran-facing chains |
What types of documents can be translated from Farsi to English and vice versa?
Six categories of Farsi documents are translated to and from English: personal documents, legal documents, academic transcripts, official financial and banking records, business and marketing content, and technical manuals. Iran is the primary source country for personal documents submitted to UK authorities — birth certificates, marriage certificates, and national military service cards issued in Iran are among the most commonly translated documents for UKVI visa and settlement applications. Each category carries its own certification requirement, and our project managers confirm the correct tier at quote stage so the document is accepted first time.
| Category | Examples | UK receiving body |
|---|---|---|
| Personal | Birth certificates, marriage certificates | General Register Office (GRO) |
| Academic | Transcripts, diplomas | UK ENIC |
| Legal | Court documents, judgments | HMCTS |
| Notarial | Power of attorney, affidavits | Notary public |
| Immigration | National military service cards, passports | UKVI / Home Office |
| Financial | Official financial bank reports | HMRC, UK banks |
Which legal Farsi documents do we translate?
Legal Farsi documents translated include court documents, judgments, power of attorney, contracts, and affidavits. Each is delivered as a certified translation carrying a signed certificate of accuracy and a company stamp, making it immediately acceptable to HMCTS and UK solicitors. Where a solicitor or court additionally requires notarisation, our notary public step can be added without changing the assigned translator, preserving consistency across the full document set. See our full Legal Translation Services.
Which personal Farsi documents do we translate?
Personal Farsi documents translated include birth certificates, marriage certificates, national military service cards, driving licences, and Iranian passports. Because Iran is the official source of these documents for the majority of Farsi-speaking applicants to the UK, our translators are experienced with Iranian registry formats, official seals, and the handwritten annotations common on older Iranian civil records. Each personal document translation is certified for UKVI visa applications and General Register Office submissions, and a hard copy is dispatched alongside the digital PDF as standard.
Which business and technical Farsi documents do we translate?
Business and technical Farsi documents translated include official financial bank reports, annual accounts, product user manuals, patents, scientific papers, and privacy policies for UK GDPR compliance in Iranian and Central Asian markets. Marketing localisation for Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan requires dialect awareness as well as translation skill — content written for Iranian Farsi readers uses different vocabulary and register to content written for Dari-speaking Afghan audiences or Tajiki-speaking Tajikistani audiences, and our team specifies the target variety before work begins. Learn more under Business Translation Services.
Who are the best Farsi translators?
The best Farsi translators are native Farsi speakers born in Iran, Afghanistan, or Tajikistan who hold MITI or FCIL membership, work under the ISO 17100 TEP workflow with a second linguist proofreading every job, and specialise in one field such as legal, medical, or technical translation. Holding a professional credential is a baseline, not a differentiator on its own — what separates an excellent Farsi translator is the combination of native linguistic intuition, sector-specific terminology knowledge, and the discipline to follow a documented quality process on every project, regardless of volume or deadline pressure.
Why do native Farsi speakers deliver higher translation quality?
Native Farsi speakers deliver measurably higher output quality because they hold the cultural understanding required to render idioms, honorifics (ta’arof), and religious references accurately — elements that a non-native translator working from a dictionary cannot reliably reproduce. Farsi is spoken by more than 130 million people, and the language carries significant regional variation: Iranian Persian, Dari (spoken in Afghanistan), and Tajiki (spoken in Tajikistan, written in Cyrillic) share a common root but differ in vocabulary, register, and script in ways that affect translation accuracy. A native Iranian Farsi speaker, for example, will not automatically produce text suited to an Afghan Dari document without explicit briefing and dialect experience.
Dialect scoping keeps documents from being rejected:
| Variety | Country | Script | When to specify |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iranian Persian (Farsi) | Iran | Perso-Arabic (right-to-left) | UKVI, HMCTS, Iranian consulate submissions |
| Dari | Afghanistan | Perso-Arabic | Afghan asylum claims, Afghan civil documents |
| Tajik (Tajiki) | Tajikistan | Cyrillic | Tajik civil records, contracts with Tajikistan |
How does our dedicated Farsi team work on your project?
A dedicated team of translators experienced in your sector is assigned by a project manager at the point of instruction. One linguist translates the source text, and a second independently qualified linguist proofreads under the ISO 17100 TEP workflow — this is a mandatory process step, not an optional upgrade. The project manager runs confidentiality checks, issues NDAs where required, and manages UK GDPR compliance throughout, so sensitive personal and legal documents are handled with the same rigour as the translation itself. Final translated documents are delivered on time with a signed certificate of accuracy, ready for submission to your receiving body.
Are Farsi interpreting services also available?
Farsi interpreting services are available across the UK for court hearings, NHS medical appointments, business meetings, and remote video calls. Our Farsi interpreters are members of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting, hold DBS clearance where required, and are matched to your setting and subject matter — a legal interpreter assigned to a Crown Court hearing brings different specialist knowledge to a medical interpreter supporting a clinical consultation. Interpreting is billed from £60 per hour, and same-day remote bookings are available for urgent needs. See our full Interpreting Services.
What Farsi interpreting formats do we cover?
Three Farsi interpreting formats are covered, each suited to a different setting:
- Consecutive interpreting — the interpreter listens to the speaker, then renders the message in Farsi or English in turn; the standard format for legal hearings, medical consultations, and police interviews, where accuracy and a clear record of each utterance are essential.
- Simultaneous interpreting — the interpreter works in real time as the speaker talks, typically from a booth with equipment; used for conferences, international business summits, and high-volume multilingual events where stopping for consecutive delivery is not practical.
- Telephone or video remote interpreting — a qualified Farsi interpreter joins by phone or secure video link for same-day urgent needs, making professional language support available without travel time or geographic restriction.
When the interpreting requirement involves a Persian variety other than Iranian Farsi — such as Dari for an Afghan national or Tajiki for a Tajikistani speaker — dialect specification on the booking form ensures the correct interpreter is assigned from the outset.
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What are some interesting facts about the Farsi language?
Farsi is spoken by more than 130 million speakers as the official language of Iran, a co-official language of Afghanistan (as Dari), and Tajikistan (as Tajik). The Persian language uses a modified Arabic script written right-to-left with 32 letters.
How do Persians say ‘I love you’?
Persians say ‘I love you’ as ‘دوستت دارم’ (dooset daram) in informal Farsi, and ‘عاشقتم’ (asheghetam) as a stronger romantic expression. Both forms are used across Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan with minor dialect variations.
Where is Farsi spoken?
Farsi is spoken in Iran as the official language, in Afghanistan as Dari (spoken in Afghanistan alongside Pashto), and in Tajikistan as Tajik. Sizeable diaspora communities also use Farsi in the UK, US, Germany, and the UAE, sustaining demand for English to Persian and English to Farsi translation.
How do you order a Farsi translation from our London team?
Order a Farsi translation in four steps from our Translation Services in London team: upload, approve, receive, pay.
- Upload your document for a free translation quote through the quote form.
- Approve the price, certification tier, and turnaround confirmed by your project manager.
- Receive the certified Farsi translation by email as PDF and by post as hard copy.
- Pay by card or bank transfer on delivery, or on account for approved business clients.
Every order runs under ISO 17100 with MITI or FCIL linguists, NDA-backed confidentiality, and UK GDPR-compliant handling of your farsi-english source files.