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Beyond Pakistan
India & Diaspora Covered
TL;DR
Urdu is spoken well beyond Pakistan, including large communities in India and among UK, US, and Canadian diaspora families. This page covers Urdu-language documents generally. For Pakistan-specific documents like the CNIC, Nikah Nama, and Family Registration Certificate, see our dedicated Pakistani Documents page.
- Written in Nastaliq, a right to left Perso-Arabic script
- Different from Farsi, even though the scripts look similar at a glance
- Pakistan joined the Hague Apostille Convention in 2023, so most Pakistani-issued documents now use a standard apostille
Why Urdu Translation Is Different
Urdu documents come from more places than most people expect. Beyond Pakistan, Urdu is spoken by tens of millions of people in India, and by long-established diaspora communities across the UK, US, and Canada. UK census data names Urdu directly as one of the most common non-English main languages in England and Wales, real evidence of exactly this diaspora pattern.
This page is scoped to the Urdu language itself, across every place it's actually spoken, rather than to one country's paperwork. If you have Pakistan-specific documents like a CNIC, Nikah Nama, or Family Registration Certificate, our Pakistani Documents page covers those in more depth than this one does.
Urdu is written in Nastaliq, a right to left calligraphic style within the Perso-Arabic script family. That alone is worth getting right, since layout, stamps, and seals all need to be mirrored correctly in the translation. This page is actually for a wider group of people than you might expect:
- Urdu speakers from India, particularly Uttar Pradesh and Hyderabad, where older civil, land, and education records were sometimes issued in Urdu even for non-Pakistani applicants
- UK, US, and Canadian residents with older family documents in Urdu, brought over by earlier generations
- Anyone whose document is in Urdu but doesn't fall neatly into the Pakistani Documents page's scope
Why Choose Us for Urdu Document Translation
Every Urdu translation comes with these guarantees, on every order, every time.
Human Translators Only
No machine or AI translation, ever. Every document is handled by a linguist familiar with Nastaliq script and South Asian civil records.
Signed Certificate of Accuracy
Included on every order, signed and ready to submit, worded correctly whether your document is from Pakistan, India, or a diaspora archive.
24 Hour Standard Delivery
12 hour rush available for $7 more per page, useful when a Nastaliq document needs a fast turnaround.
100% Acceptance Guarantee
Accepted at USCIS, UKVI, IRCC, and ECFMG, whether your document is from Pakistan, India, or a diaspora archive.
Encrypted Upload
Your documents stay confidential, from a Nikah Nama to an older family land record.
Free Revisions
If your translation is ever rejected, no matter which country's civil authority issued the original.
Common Urdu Documents We Translate
These are the documents covered on this page, outside of what's already covered on our Pakistani Documents page.
| Document type | Where it typically comes from |
|---|---|
| Older civil, land, and education records | Uttar Pradesh, Hyderabad, and other parts of India |
| Family affidavits and personal letters | Used to support family-based immigration petitions |
| Religious or madrassa education certificates | Religious schools across South Asia |
For a CNIC, Nikah Nama, Family Registration Certificate, or other Pakistan-specific documents, see our Pakistani Documents page instead.
How Urdu Translation Works
Pro Translation Service uses the same four-step process for every Urdu document, from upload to certified PDF delivery within 24 hours.
Upload
Send your Urdu document, whether a family record, personal affidavit, or education certificate.
Nastaliq-matched translator
We assign a translator experienced with Nastaliq script and familiar with Urdu documents from India, Pakistan, and diaspora family archives alike.
Accuracy review
Names and right to left formatting are checked, then the Certificate of Accuracy is prepared and signed.
Delivered
Your certified PDF lands in your inbox within 24 hours, ready to submit to USCIS, UKVI, IRCC, or ECFMG.
Urdu Script and Naming Conventions
Urdu is written right to left in Nastaliq, a flowing calligraphic style distinct from the more angular Naskh style used for Arabic.
- Right to left layout means stamps, seals, and letterhead need to be mirrored correctly in the translated document, not just the text
- Urdu shares the Perso-Arabic script family with Farsi, but the two are different languages with different vocabulary and grammar
- Older Urdu documents, especially handwritten ones, use more elaborate Nastaliq forms that take specific experience to read accurately
Urdu Document Authentication & Apostille Process
Pakistan joined the Hague Apostille Convention on March 9, 2023. That means most Pakistani-issued documents now go through a standard apostille process rather than full embassy legalization, a real change from how things worked before that date.
India has been a Hague Apostille member for years, with the Ministry of External Affairs as its designated authority, so Urdu documents issued there follow the same straightforward path. In both cases, it's the original document that gets apostilled, not the translation itself. Our Countries We Cover page has the fuller breakdown by country.
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Urdu Translation Pricing
One flat rate covers your Urdu document in full, whether it's from Pakistan, India, or a diaspora archive.
Urdu Translation
$22.99/page
Matched to a translator experienced with Nastaliq script and your document's origin
- Signed Certificate of Accuracy included on every order
- 24 hour standard delivery
- Accepted at USCIS, UKVI, IRCC, and ECFMG
- Nastaliq script names and right to left formatting preserved accurately
- Human translator only, no machine or AI translation
Optional add-ons
12 hour rush deliveryPriority handling for tight deadlines
+$7.00per pageExtra proofreading passA second linguist checks every name and term
+$10per orderNotarizationFor the rare office that specifically requests it
+$10per orderNo hidden fees. Free revisions until your Urdu translation is accepted.
100% Acceptance Guarantee
If your USCIS, UKVI, IRCC, or ECFMG application is delayed or rejected because of our Urdu translation, we revise it at no cost until your document is accepted, or refund your order in full within 14 days. No fine print. No time limits on revisions. Every Urdu translation comes with a signed Certificate of Accuracy that meets the receiving authority's published standards, whether your document is from Pakistan, India, or a diaspora family archive.
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Urdu vs. Hindi: Two Different Languages
Urdu and Hindi share the same spoken roots, sometimes called Hindustani, but they're written in completely different scripts and lean on different vocabulary in formal writing. Hindi uses Devanagari and draws on Sanskrit for formal terms, while Urdu draws on Persian and Arabic. If your document is actually in Hindi, see our Hindi page instead.
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