Arabic Dental Doctorate Certificate Portuguese Translation for Licence

Algeria’s Doctorat en Médecine Dentaire: What the Diploma Looks Like

The Doctorat en Médecine Dentaire is the professional doctorate awarded to dentists graduating from Algerian universities. Issued under the authority of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the certificate is typically printed in Arabic, sometimes accompanied by a French translation block. It carries the official seal of the ministry, the university crest, and the faculty stamp of the issuing dental school. The document confirms that the holder has completed the prescribed clinical and academic programme and is entitled to practise dentistry in Algeria. For any use outside Algeria, a translation into Portuguese or another language is almost always required.

Key Fields on the Certificate

• Full name of the graduate
• University and faculty name
• Degree title: Doctorat en Médecine Dentaire
• Date of graduation
• Place and date of birth
• Registration number
• Signature of the dean or rector
• Official seal of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research

Common Arabic Terms and Their Portuguese Equivalents

Arabic	Romanisation	Portuguese
دكتوراه في طب الأسنان	Duktūrāh fī Ṭibb al-Asnān	Doutoramento em Medicina Dentária
وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي	Wizārat al-Ta‘līm al-‘Ālī wa al-Baḥth al-‘Ilmī	Ministério do Ensino Superior e da Investigação Científica
جامعة	Jāmi‘ah	Universidade
كلية الطب	Kulliyat al-Ṭibb	Faculdade de Medicina
تاريخ الميلاد	Tārīkh al-Mīlād	Data de Nascimento
مكان الميلاد	Makān al-Mīlād	Local de Nascimento
تاريخ التخرج	Tārīkh al-Takharruj	Data de Graduação
رقم التسجيل	Raqm al-Tasjīl	Número de Registo
ختم	Khatm	Selo / Carimbo
توقيع	Tawqī‘	Assinatura

Why You Need a Portuguese Translation for a Professional Licence

If you plan to practise dentistry in Portugal, the Portuguese Dental Association (Ordem dos Médicos Dentistas) and the higher education recognition authority typically require a full translation of your Algerian degree certificate as part of the licence or equivalency application. The Direção-Geral do Ensino Superior (DGES) outlines the steps for recognising foreign higher education qualifications, and a Portuguese translation of the original diploma is a standard supporting document. An accurate translation ensures the evaluating committee can verify the degree title, granting institution, and graduation date without ambiguity. Even before formal submission, having a Portuguese version helps you check that all details are correctly understood and assess your eligibility.

AI Translation vs. Officially Recognised Translation: Which One Works for Your Licence Application?

AI translation gives you a fast, terminologically consistent Portuguese rendering of your Arabic degree certificate. Lekhak’s AI translates the full document in minutes, producing a formatted DOCX that you can use immediately for personal review, sharing with an advisor, or preparing your application package. However, many Portuguese professional orders and DGES require a tradução certificada, a sworn translation produced by a translator officially recognised by Portuguese authorities. AI translation is not sworn and does not carry legal certification. The practical path many applicants follow is to use Lekhak’s AI output as a high-quality draft, then submit that draft to a sworn translator for review and certification. This can reduce the sworn translator’s workload, potentially lowering cost and turnaround time, while ensuring the final submission meets all official requirements.

What Lekhak’s AI Translation Delivers

You upload a scan or photo of your original Arabic certificate, PDF, JPEG, or PNG, and Lekhak’s AI processes it through optical character recognition, translation, and light document reassembly. Within minutes you receive a DOCX file where the Arabic text is replaced by Portuguese, keeping the general layout and field positions as close to the original as the source image allows. Stamps and seals are described in the translation; the AI does not reproduce graphic seals as images but translates their textual content. The output is a machine-generated, uncertified document. It is ideal for understanding the certificate, internal records, or as a working draft before obtaining a sworn translation. There is no human translator reviewing your file, and Lekhak does not add a translator’s signed declaration or certificate of accuracy.

Apostille, Attestation, and Notarisation: When You Need Them

For a licence application in Portugal, the Algerian degree certificate may need to be validated through an apostille or consular legalisation chain before submission. Algeria is a contracting party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so an apostille from the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is often sufficient. If the authority does not accept an apostille, a longer attestation process involving the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Portuguese embassy may apply. These steps authenticate the original certificate, not the translation. Lekhak does not offer apostille, attestation, or notarisation services. You must arrange them directly with the Algerian and Portuguese authorities or through a dedicated attestation service provider. The translation should be prepared or reviewed after the apostille is affixed, as the sworn translator will need to include the apostille details in the translation.

How to Get a Duplicate of Your Algerian Doctorate Certificate

If your original degree certificate is lost or damaged, you can request a duplicate from the issuing university or directly from the Algerian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The procedure generally requires a written request, a copy of your identification document, and sometimes a police report in case of loss. Processing timelines vary by university and the volume of requests. In many cases, the duplicate certificate carries the same legal validity as the original and can be apostilled and translated in the same manner. A clear scan of the duplicate is all you need to upload to Lekhak for AI translation.

FAQ: Arabic-to-Portuguese Degree Certificate Translation

Do I need a sworn translation for a Portuguese dental licence application?

In most cases, the Portuguese professional order and DGES require a tradução certificada prepared by a recognised sworn translator. Lekhak’s AI translation cannot substitute for this requirement but can serve as a preliminary draft.

Can Lekhak provide a sworn or certified translation?

No. Lekhak offers AI-powered translation only. We do not have sworn translators on staff and cannot issue a certified translation, notarised statement, or translator’s declaration of accuracy.

What will the DOCX look like after AI translation?

You receive an editable DOCX with the Arabic text converted into Portuguese. The layout approximates the original, and fields such as the university name, degree title, and date of graduation appear in Portuguese in a clean, readable format.

Does the translation preserve stamps and seals from the original?

The AI describes stamp and seal text in Portuguese (e.g., “Selo do Ministério do Ensino Superior”). It does not embed graphic stamps as images. The translation explains what each seal says rather than showing a picture.

How long does the AI translation take?

Lekhak’s AI processes a single-page certificate scan in minutes. After you upload the file, the translated DOCX is ready for download shortly after, without any human queue or business-hours delay.

Can I use the translation for a degree equivalency application?

You can use it to prepare your application package and to understand the content of your certificate. However, for formal submission to DGES or a professional order, you will likely need to present a translation certified by a sworn translator who is recognised in Portugal.

What if my certificate is in French as well as Arabic?

If the original includes a French block alongside the Arabic, Lekhak’s AI can handle both languages as long as the source is clear. The AI translates the Arabic portion into Portuguese, and the French text can also be translated or retained, depending on the upload and language pair selection.

Do I need an apostille before or after translation?

Typically, you should obtain the apostille on the original certificate first. The sworn translator can then incorporate the apostille details into the certified translation. Lekhak does not handle apostille or attestation procedures.

How do I get a sworn translation in Portugal after using Lekhak?

You can take the AI-generated DOCX to a notary, lawyer, or translator registered with the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They will review the draft against the original, certify its accuracy, and affix their official stamp and signature.

Is the translation reviewed by a human specialist?

No, Lekhak’s translation is entirely machine-generated. There is no human post-editing or review step included in the self-serve process. For official use, a human sworn translator must certify the final version.