Dari
Translating an Afghan tazkira for UK applications
What to expect when you need an Afghan tazkira translated, paper or electronic, including dates, names, Afghan wording and why I ask for a photo first.
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Dari and English
Dari translator and interpreter in London
Dari, the Persian of Afghanistan, is very close to Farsi, and I am a native Farsi speaker. I translate Afghan documents into English, certified for UK authorities, and interpret for families, solicitors, the NHS and councils.
Certified translation from £30 · Interpreting from £35 an hour20% off for asylum seekers and charities
Dari and Farsi share their grammar and most of their vocabulary, but everyday words, official terms and spelling differ. I use the words and spelling of Afghanistan rather than Iran, so translations read naturally for Afghan clients and match the wording on Afghan documents.
Documents for visa, settlement and family applications need to be complete and consistent, so I check names and dates against your other papers before I certify a translation.
Good to know
Dari is not my first language, but it is so close to Farsi that I work in it comfortably and always follow Afghan usage. If a meeting involves strong regional dialect, tell me when you book and we will make sure it is the right fit.
Afghan documents I translate
- Tazkira (national ID), paper or electronic
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates (nikah khat) and divorce papers
- School and university certificates and transcripts
- Passports, driving licences and travel documents
- Court, police and legal documents
- Letters, statements and messages
Certified by a CIOL memberSigned, dated and certified as accurate by a Member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists.
Common questions
Do you work in Dari?
Yes. Dari, the Persian spoken in Afghanistan, is very close to Farsi, and I welcome translation and interpreting work in Dari. Just tell me your document or meeting is in Dari, so I can match the words and spelling your readers expect.
Will the Home Office accept your translations?
My certified translations include everything GOV.UK lists for translated documents. Some organisations ask for extra steps, such as notarisation or an apostille, so tell me where your translation is going and I’ll check what it needs.
Do I need to send the original document?
No. A clear scan or photo of every page is usually enough, as long as all the text, stamps and signatures can be read.
What do you need to book an interpreter?
The date, start time and expected length, the address or video link, the type of appointment, and any names or documents that will come up. Background information helps me prepare the right terminology.
How I can help
Guides for this language
Dari
Farsi and Dari: one language, different words
Farsi in Iran and Dari in Afghanistan are the same Persian language, but many everyday words differ. Here is what changes, and why it matters on documents and in interpreting.
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Dari
Dari or Pashto? Booking the right interpreter for Afghan clients
Booking the wrong language wastes an appointment. A few simple questions tell you whether an Afghan client needs Dari or Pashto.
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