Portuguese is spoken by more than 250 million people across four continents — in Portugal, Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde and beyond. Whether you are applying for a Portugal visa, moving to Brazil, trading under the Egypt–MERCOSUR agreement or working on a project in Angola or Mozambique, COT Translation provides certified Arabic ⇄ Portuguese and English ⇄ Portuguese translation by specialist human translators, since 1992.
| Destination | Typical needs | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | Schengen and national visas through VFS Global — study, work, job-seeker, D7 and D8 residence, family reunification | Many visa files accept certified translations in English or Portuguese. Some procedures in Portugal require a certified translation (tradução certificada). |
| Brazil | Residence, study, marriage, company registration, MERCOSUR trade | For official use inside Brazil, foreign documents usually need a sworn public translator (tradutor público juramentado) in Brazil. Egyptian documents are legalized by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry and the Brazilian Embassy in Cairo. |
| Lusophone Africa Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, São Tomé and Príncipe | Tenders, contracts, company registration, work permits and project documents | Portuguese is the language of government, courts and procurement — accuracy decides whether a bid is accepted. |
| Timor-Leste & Macau | Commercial and legal documents | Portuguese remains an official language alongside local languages. |
Egyptian applicants for Portugal visas typically need translations of:
Read our full guide: Portugal visa from Egypt — Cairo Embassy, VFS appointments and document translation.
Send us your tender or contract file on WhatsApp. We'll confirm scope, terminology and a delivery date that meets your deadline.
| Document | Typically needed for |
|---|---|
| Birth, marriage & divorce certificates, family records | Family reunification, marriage abroad, residence |
| Thanaweya Amma, degrees, transcripts & syllabi | University admission and degree recognition |
| Police clearance certificate (Fiche) | Work, residence and job-seeker visas |
| Bank statements, HR letters & payslips | Visa applications and proof of income |
| Tender files, technical offers & specifications | Public procurement in Lusophone Africa |
| Contracts, POAs, commercial registers & judgments | Business, legal proceedings, company setup |
| Certificates of origin, invoices & product specifications | Trade with Brazil and MERCOSUR |
| Financial statements & audit reports | Tenders, banking and investment |
Portugal and Brazil use different spelling conventions, vocabulary and legal terms. We match the translation to where it will be used — European Portuguese for Portugal and most of Lusophone Africa, Brazilian Portuguese for Brazil — so your document reads naturally to the official who receives it.
Fast delivery: short documents such as certificates, IDs and bank statements can often be ready the same day, while larger files are scheduled according to their size. Tender files and contracts are scheduled around your deadline.
The price depends on the document type, number of words, subject matter and urgency. Send your file on WhatsApp and you'll receive an exact quote in minutes.
Many Portugal visa files submitted through VFS Global accept certified translations in English or Portuguese. Some procedures inside Portugal require a certified Portuguese translation. Send us your checklist and we'll confirm.
For official use inside Brazil, foreign documents usually need a translation by a sworn public translator (tradutor público juramentado) in Brazil. For visa files and business use, certified translations are often accepted — check your specific requirement.
Yes. We translate tender documents, technical offers, contracts and company documents between Arabic, English and Portuguese for projects in Lusophone Africa.
Yes. We translate Portuguese certificates, judgments, contracts and company documents into Arabic for Egyptian courts, ministries and companies.
Short documents such as certificates and IDs can often be delivered the same day. Larger files are scheduled according to their size, and we confirm the delivery date with your quote.
Yes. Send your documents on WhatsApp or by email, confirm the quote, and receive a PDF copy. The stamped original can be collected from our Maadi, Mohandessin or Downtown branches.
Arabic ⇄ Portuguese · English ⇄ Portuguese · for Portugal, Brazil and Lusophone Africa.