Somali Translation Services — Certified English ↔ Somali. From $0.07/Word

Somali Translation Done Right

Somali is spoken by more than 20 million people in Somalia, the Somaliland region, the Somali Region of Ethiopia, Djibouti, and northeastern Kenya — and by large communities in the US, Canada, the UK, and Scandinavia. Every translation is done by a native Somali translator.

Names handled exactly. Somali names usually combine a given name with the father's and grandfather's names, with no fixed family surname, and spellings differ between Somali and English — Maxamed / Mohamed, Cabdi / Abdi, Cali / Ali. We reproduce names exactly as written and follow your passport spelling. We never change or merge names; if your documents differ, an explanatory affidavit can be translated too.

Help when originals are missing. Civil registration in Somalia was disrupted for many years, and many families don't have original certificates. We translate later-issued documents and affidavits as well as originals. Check USCIS instructions and the State Department reciprocity schedule for Somalia to see what evidence your case needs.

Standard Somali — and a question about Maay. Our translations use standard written Somali, understood by most readers. If your audience speaks Maay (common in southern Somalia and among Somali Bantu families), tell us and we'll advise.

Every part of the document. Somali documents often include Arabic and English. We translate all non-English text, stamps, and handwritten notes.

Certified Somali to English Translation for USCIS

Every Somali-language document filed with USCIS needs a complete English translation and a signed translator certification (8 CFR 103.2(b)(3)). Notarization is not required. 

Multi-page documents receive lower per-page rates. Documents from the Somaliland region and from Somali authorities abroad are translated the same way.

Every certified translation includes: complete translation of Somali and Arabic text, stamps, and annotations; names reproduced exactly and matched to your passport; the signed Translation Accuracy Certificate; 24-hour delivery for most 1–2 page documents; and the USCIS acceptance guarantee.

→ USCIS certified translation → Translation affidavits → Immigration documents

Somali Translation for Organizations

Healthcare. Patient forms, consent documents, discharge instructions, medication information, and public health materials — written in clear, culturally appropriate Somali. → Healthcare translation · Immunization records

Schools and education. Enrollment forms, parent letters, report cards, special education documents, and school notices. → E-learning translation

Government and public services. Housing, benefits, voting, public safety, and outreach materials for cities, counties, and agencies. → Government documents

Legal and courts. Declarations, affidavits, evidence, contracts, and court documents for attorneys, courts, and legal-aid organizations. → Legal translation

Humanitarian and development. Program documents, surveys, needs assessments, training materials, and community messaging for NGOs and international organizations working in Somalia and the Horn of Africa. → Survey translation

Finance and remittances. Customer terms, compliance materials, and app content for money-transfer and financial-services companies serving Somali customers. → Financial translation · Fintech translation

Also available: transcription of Somali audio and video, subtitling, voice-over with Somali voice talent, website and app localization, and proofreading.

Why Choose TheWordPoint for Somali

Native Somali translators. Every project goes to a native Somali translator with experience in your subject.

Checked before delivery. A reviewer compares the translation with the source; human-maintained glossaries keep terminology consistent for organizations with ongoing Somali content. (For high-volume content, ask about our separate machine translation post-editing service — never used for certified documents.)

Documents that hold together. Names exactly as written, every stamp and Arabic entry translated.

Fast delivery and 24/7 support. Most certified documents within 24 hours; contact us by chat, email, or phone.

Confidential. Your documents are encrypted and never shared.

Reviewed and updated  on September 25, 2026, by

Christakis Christodoulou