Interpreters and translators for Afghan Persian, the language many Afghans call Farsi, anywhere in the UK, for hospitals, solicitors and councils. Book face-to-face, telephone or video interpreting, or a certified translation between Afghan Persian and English, at any hour: we take bookings 24/7.
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Afghan Persian interpreting services
Afghans and Iranians share a written language but not their everyday courtesies, and an interpreter needs the Afghan ones. Afghans thank people with tashakkor where Iranians more often say mamnun; they greet someone heading out with "kuja bakhayr?", roughly "where to, with blessings?"; and they say gap zadan for talking, as Tajiks do, where Iranians say harf zadan. In a consultation these are small things, but they tell a client at once whether the interpreter is one of their own, and trust follows. For interviews and hearings we look for interpreters who grew up with Afghan Persian; for a short call, any Persian interpreter who knows Afghan usage will do.
Face-to-face interpreting
The interpreter comes to you: a hospital ward, a courtroom, a council office, a home visit or a business meeting. It is the best choice when people need to read expressions as well as words, or when the conversation is long or sensitive.
Telephone interpreting
The quickest option to set up. It works well for short calls, triage, appointment reminders and quick checks with a client.
Video interpreting
A Afghan Persian interpreter joins by video for remote hearings, consultations and meetings, which helps when there is no interpreter near you.
We also provide medical interpreting and conference interpreting.
Certified Afghan Persian translation
Afghans who lived in Iran may bring two sets of papers, Afghan ones and Iranian ones such as school records or registration cards. Both countries use the same solar calendar but name the months differently, Hamal for the first month in Afghanistan and Farvardin in Iran, so a translator has to read both systems correctly before converting a date. Names can be spelt one way on Afghan papers and another on Iranian ones; we follow the passport, or the Home Office spelling where there is no passport.
A translator here only ever writes in their native language: the English version is written by a native English speaker, and an Afghan Persian version by a native speaker who grew up with it.
- Certified translation of birth, marriage and death certificates, passports, driving licences, degree certificates and bank statements, for the Home Office, courts, universities and employers.
- Legal translation: witness statements, court bundles, contracts and immigration papers.
- Document translation of medical reports, letters, leaflets and patient information.
- Urgent translation when a deadline is close.
- Transcription of Afghan Persian audio and video recordings, with an English translation if you need one.
English to Afghan Persian translation
When one translation has to serve Afghans and Iranians alike, the shared written standard makes that possible, but the choice of words decides who feels addressed. For a mainly Afghan readership we use Afghan terms and label the translation "Dari (Farsi)", so that readers who call their language Farsi still recognise it as theirs. For a mixed readership we choose neutral wording and can add a separate Afghan or Iranian version where it matters, as it often does in health advice.
Afghan Persian court and police interpreters
In a hearing or a police interview, the interpreter's own variety of Persian matters, and in an asylum appeal the way the appellant speaks can itself be discussed. For legal work we want an interpreter with courtroom experience whose Persian is Afghan, ideally one who holds the DPSI (Law) or appears on the National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI), where such interpreters exist for this language. If the client lived in Iran for years, tell us, and we'll choose someone who can follow both ways of speaking.
How to book an Afghan Persian interpreter
- Tell us about the assignment: the date, time and address, or that you need telephone or video; how long it should last; and what it is for, such as a hospital appointment, a hearing or a business meeting.
- Tell us about the speaker: their country or region and, if you know it, their dialect. Mention any preference for a male or female interpreter.
- Get your quote. We email you a quote, with no obligation to book.
Call 0800 2425 125, email info@uklinguisticservices.co.uk or request a quote online.
About the Afghan Persian language
Afghan Persian is another name for Dari, the Persian of Afghanistan. See also our Dari interpreter and translator page.
Dari is the form of Persian spoken in Afghanistan, where it is an official language alongside Pashto.
Dari is written in the Perso-Arabic script.
Before you book: Dari and Iranian Persian (Farsi) share a written standard but differ in accent and everyday words. For asylum and legal work, Afghan speakers usually need a Dari interpreter rather than a Farsi one, and some Hazara speakers are most comfortable with someone who knows Hazaragi.
| Name in Dari | دری |
|---|---|
| Language family | Iranian language of the Indo-European family, a form of Persian |
| Where it is spoken | Afghanistan |
| Writing system | Perso-Arabic script |
| Language code | prs |
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Afghan Persian interpreters near you
We send Afghan Persian interpreters to appointments across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and telephone and video interpreting work wherever you are. Choose a town for its local page.
Afghan Persian interpreter and translator FAQs
How quickly can I book an Afghan Persian interpreter?
We take bookings 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Telephone and video interpreting are usually the quickest to arrange. For a face-to-face appointment, give us as much notice as you can: same-day cover is often possible, but it depends on where you are and how many Afghan Persian interpreters work nearby.
How much does an Afghan Persian interpreter cost?
The price depends on the type of interpreting (face-to-face, telephone or video), how long the appointment lasts, where it is and how much notice you give. We quote before anything is booked, and quotes are free: call 0800 2425 125 or use our online quote form.
Can you certify Afghan Persian translations for a UK visa or immigration application?
Yes. We translate and certify documents such as birth and marriage certificates, passports and police certificates for visa, settlement and citizenship applications. UK Visas and Immigration asks for each translation to confirm that it is accurate and to show the date and the translator's full name, signature and contact details, so tell us when you order that the document is for an immigration application. Because Dari is not written in the Latin alphabet, send us the passport spelling of every name so the translation matches it.
Do you provide Afghan Persian interpreters for courts, tribunals and police interviews?
Yes. Tell us the setting when you book, for example a Crown Court trial, an immigration tribunal hearing or a police interview under caution, so we can match an Afghan Persian interpreter with the right legal experience and qualifications.
