Frequently Asked Questions

TransHome offers translation (including certified and legal translation), interpretation, website and software or app localization, multimedia services such as dubbing and subtitling, and multicultural marketing. It has offices in Dubai and Giza, Egypt. Share your documents, languages and deadline through the free quote form and the team will advise the right service.

Translation converts text from one language to another. Localization goes further and adapts content, layout, formats and cultural references for a specific market, such as right-to-left layouts, dates, currency and tone for Arabic readers. Websites, apps, marketing and video usually need localization, while contracts and certificates usually need accurate translation.

Use a professional translator when the text will be submitted to an authority, signed, published or relied on commercially, such as contracts, certificates, court papers, medical content and marketing. Online tools can help you grasp the gist but cannot certify accuracy or take responsibility. For official use, ask the receiving authority whether certification is required.

A certified translation carries the translator's or agency's signed statement, stamp and credentials so an authority can accept it as official. A standard translation is for general use and carries no such certification. Which one you need depends on the receiving court, ministry, embassy or university, so check their requirements before ordering.

Check five things: proof of licence or certification for your language pair, a documented quality process with a second reviewer, how confidentiality is handled, a written quote stating price basis and deadline, and experience with your type of document. Ask the receiving authority what it accepts, then ask the company to confirm in writing.

A certified translation is prepared by a registered translator or office and issued with a signed declaration and official stamp, so courts, embassies, ministries and universities can rely on it. Which body accepts it, and whether notarization or Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalization is also required, depends on the destination authority.

TransHome's Egypt office is in Giza, in the Mohandessin and Dokki area — 35 Mohi El-Din Abu El-Ezz Street. The contact page welcomes walk-ins, and you can also request a quote online or call the Egypt office. Bring the original document and tell us which authority will receive the translation.

Each embassy sets its own rules, so acceptance is decided by the embassy. TransHome prepares certified translations with a translator declaration and stamp for embassy submissions. Before ordering, check the embassy's translation requirements and send them to us.

Typical steps are: provide the original or a certified copy, receive a certified translation, then notarize it and obtain Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalization if the destination requires it. Requirements vary by country and embassy. TransHome coordinates these steps — contact us with the document and destination country.

Yes. TransHome translates general, special and commercial powers of attorney. For use outside Egypt, notarization and Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalization or apostille are usually required by the destination. Send the document and the destination country for a quote and full process guide.

Each body sets its own rules, but many ask for a certified translation with a translator declaration for civil, academic and employment documents. Check the current requirements of WES, IRCC, the embassy or the university, then send them to us. TransHome provides translation with the required declaration.

Yes. TransHome translates commercial registers, articles of incorporation, board resolutions and shareholder agreements for company formation, due diligence and investment filings in Egypt. Send the document and the receiving authority to confirm the certification needed.

TransHome translates business proposals, contracts, reports, marketing material, academic and technical documents, and clinical trial documents across industries, with linguists matched to the subject. Specific formats and volumes can be discussed on the quote form.

Yes. TransHome translates patent claims, applications, renewals, validations and patent dispute documents, assigned to translators with the relevant technical and legal background and handled confidentially. Tell us the field (for example medical, chemical or mechanical) and the filing office so the right translator is assigned.

Yes. TransHome translates AutoCAD files: text is extracted, translated by a subject specialist and placed back into the original drawing format by the desktop publishing team. Share the drawing file and target language to get a quote.

Arabization adapts content into natural Arabic that reflects local usage, tone and culture instead of a word-for-word rendering. It suits software, websites, marketing and corporate content aimed at Arabic-speaking customers. TransHome lists Arabization within its translation services.

TransHome offers simultaneous, consecutive, whisper, escort and conference interpretation, plus over-the-phone and video remote interpretation. Tell us the event type, languages, date and location, and we will recommend the right format.

In simultaneous interpretation the interpreter speaks in real time from a booth while the audience listens through headsets, which suits conferences. In consecutive interpretation the speaker pauses and the interpreter renders each segment afterwards, which suits meetings, negotiations and small events.

TransHome supplies interpretation booths, headsets, microphones, transmitters and technical support, including installation, testing and on-site coordination. Contact us with your event details for availability and a quote.

Yes. TransHome offers remote simultaneous interpretation through Zoom, Microsoft Teams and dedicated platforms for virtual and hybrid events. Share the platform, languages, date and expected attendance to receive a quote.

The price depends on the language pair, document type, length and urgency, and is usually set per page for short standard documents and per word for longer texts. Request a free, no-obligation quote with your document and deadline.

Standard documents such as certificates and single-page contracts are typically priced per page, while longer legal and business documents are priced per word. Final pricing also reflects language pair and urgency. Contact us for a fixed-price quote.

Fill in the free quote form with your contact details, the source and target languages, the service you need and a brief description, or call or message the office. The quote carries no obligation and we respond within one hour.

TransHome accepts cash, Visa card, Instapay and bank transfer. Payment terms are confirmed when you approve the quote. Corporate invoicing is available for business clients.

Most legal documents take one to two business days, with same-day and express service available for urgent deadlines. Timing depends on length, language pair and any certification steps such as notarization or legalization, which add time.

Yes. Express and same-day translation is available. Send the document and deadline early so the team can confirm availability and the applicable urgency rate.

A professional translator handles approximately 2,000 to 3,000 words per day, so a 10-page document typically takes two to three business days. Rush options are available — contact us with your deadline.

TransHome delivers translations as a stamped hard copy for collection or courier, and as a digital soft copy (PDF) by email. Some authorities require a stamped original, so tell us your preferred delivery method and the receiving authority with your request.

TransHome uses a two-step process: a subject-specialist translator handles the text and a second linguist proofreads it. Full-time quality managers, specialist glossaries and translation memory support consistency across projects.

Yes. TransHome holds ISO 17100:2015 (Certificate No. TS-2509014) for translation services and ISO 9001:2015 (Certificate No. 0140925A) for quality management, both issued by oSs Middle East Certification and valid until 1 September 2027. ISO 17100 sets requirements for qualified translators and mandatory revision by a second person.

TransHome handles all projects — including patents and legal documents — with complete confidentiality. If your documents are particularly sensitive, ask for a signed non-disclosure agreement before sending them.

Certified legal translations are handled by human legal translators and reviewed by a second linguist. Machine translation is not used for certified legal work. For other services, any use of machine translation with human post-editing is disclosed in advance.

Tell the team what needs changing and why — for example a name spelling that must match a passport. Supplying official spellings and document copies with your original request helps avoid the need for revisions.

Send TransHome the authority's reason for rejection and the document. The team will compare it with the authority's requirement and advise on the next step. Checking the authority's requirements before ordering reduces this risk.

TransHome works with Arabic, English, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Turkish, Russian, Italian and Portuguese, among many others across European, Middle Eastern, African, Asian and Indian language groups. The most requested pairs include English to Arabic, French to Arabic and German to Arabic.

TransHome translates into Modern Standard Arabic for official, literary and formal content. For marketing, dubbing or region-specific content it provides Egyptian, Gulf, Levantine, Moroccan and other dialect adaptations with native regional linguists. Tell us your audience when requesting a quote.

TransHome covers many less common languages through a network of native translators, with dozens of African, Asian and Indian languages available. Availability and certification options vary by language. Request a quote with the language and document type.

TransHome has an office at Ibn Batuta Gate, Office 803D, in Dubai, and an office at 35 Mohi El-Din Abu El-Ezz Street, Dokki, Giza, Egypt. Contact details and location links are on the Our Offices page. Walk-in visits and free consultations are welcome.

Both offices are open 8 am to 5 pm. You can also send a quote request at any time through the website. Call the office before visiting with urgent documents.

Clients across Cairo and other Egyptian cities can submit documents online or by email and receive translations by digital delivery or courier. Contact us with your location and document type for delivery options.

Clients outside Dubai can submit documents remotely by email or WhatsApp and receive certified translations by same-day courier across the UAE. Contact us with your emirate and document type for delivery options.

Send a quote request with your documents, languages and deadline. TransHome reviews it, confirms the service and certification route, and issues a quote. After approval, a subject-matched translator translates, a second linguist proofreads, and the result is checked and delivered.

Yes. TransHome serves individuals, companies and governmental organizations in the UAE, the Gulf and the MENA region, from a single certificate to ongoing corporate work. Tell us whether you are ordering personally or for an organization so the quote and invoicing match.

TransHome uses translation memory and terminology management, keeping approved terms consistent across projects. Companies with recurring or large volumes can request a dedicated glossary and translation memory. Contact us to discuss terms.

Yes. TransHome serves companies and government bodies with ongoing translation needs and assigns a dedicated project manager for larger accounts. Describe your expected volume and languages on the quote form to discuss a service agreement.