In short:
- Our Al Basatin branch receives visitors Sunday to Thursday, 10:00 to 16:00, and is closed on Friday and Saturday.
- WhatsApp is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for documents and quotes.
- The delivery time is stated clearly in your quote before you approve it.
- Every client gets a stamped e-copy on WhatsApp plus a printed copy, collected from the branch or delivered within North Jeddah.
It is Thursday evening and you realise your appointment with a government office or embassy is on Sunday morning, and the document still is not translated. Or on Friday you suddenly remember your employer wants your certificate translated before the week starts. It happens all the time, and the first question is: can I get a certified translation on a Friday or Saturday in Jeddah?
The practical answer: yes, you can start your order at any time on WhatsApp. This article explains honestly what happens after you send your document, so you know what to expect.
Branch hours and WhatsApp hours
Our Jeddah branch is at Office 8, 3rd Floor, 8153 Prince Sultan Road, Al Basatin. It receives visitors Sunday to Thursday, 10:00 to 16:00, and is closed on Friday and Saturday.
WhatsApp on +966569442222 is open 24/7. So you do not have to wait until Sunday to get started. Send the document now, receive the quote and delivery time, approve it, and your order is already in the queue instead of starting from scratch.
What happens when you send a document at the weekend
1. We check your photos
We make sure the images are clear and complete. If a page is missing or glare hides a number, we ask you to retake it straight away rather than discovering the problem later.
2. We send a quote and a delivery time
The quote states the price and expected delivery time. We do not publish fixed prices, because the price depends on the document, the language and the turnaround.
3. You approve, and work follows the agreed timing
The time written in your quote is our commitment. If your request is urgent, say so clearly and we will tell you what is possible and the extra fee for the urgent service.
4. You receive the stamped e-copy
A stamped, signed PDF on WhatsApp, after a check by a second translator.
5. The printed copy
Collect it from the branch during walk-in hours, or have it delivered within North Jeddah, including Obhur, with the delivery fee shown in your quote. See our North Jeddah certified translation page.
Documents people often send at the weekend
- Embassy and consulate appointments: birth or marriage certificates, or salary letters, for an appointment early in the week.
- Job paperwork: degree or experience certificates an employer needs before signing or a start date.
- Traffic department: a foreign driving licence for an upcoming appointment.
- Medical reports: for a hospital appointment in Saudi Arabia or abroad.
- Trade documents: an invoice or certificate of origin for a shipment already at the port.
If yours is one of these, send it right away and mention the authority and your appointment date. The more complete the information at the start, the more precise the quote and timing.
Short documents: about an hour
Iqamas, driving licences, ID cards and passport data pages are among the quickest documents and are usually ready in about an hour. If you send one at the weekend, the quote will tell you exactly when to expect it.
When is the e-copy enough?
If your appointment runs through an online platform that asks for a PDF upload, the stamped e-copy may be all you need, so there is no need to wait for the branch to open. If the authority wants a stamped paper copy, plan to collect it or have it delivered. Either way, the receiving authority decides what it accepts.
Tips to avoid a weekend scramble
- Check your document list early: as soon as an appointment is booked, read the requirements and spot what needs translating.
- Send documents as soon as you have them: do not wait to gather everything.
- Keep clear photos of key documents on your phone: iqama, passport and certificates, so you can send them any time.
- Mention your appointment in your first message: so we can prioritise and tell you what is possible.
- Ask the authority about e-copies: it might save you waiting for paper.
Urgent requests
If time is genuinely tight, ask for our urgent certified translation service. It carries an extra fee shown in your quote, and we will be straightforward about what can be done in the time available.
Outside Jeddah?
You can order on WhatsApp from any city and receive the e-copy. We do not send printed copies outside Jeddah, so they are collected from the branch. This suits clients in Makkah, Taif or Madinah who need a PDF quickly for an online platform and can pick up the paper copy on their next trip to Jeddah.
Why Almadani Translation?
Licensed since 1982 (licence No. 64, dated 19 February 1983), with more than 20,000 clients served. Every translation is stamped, signed and checked by a second translator, and we work with almost any language, including African languages. See How to order for details, and if your document is in Urdu, Bengali or another community language, read our article on Urdu to Arabic certified translation.
FAQ
Is the branch open on Friday or Saturday?
No. The branch receives visitors Sunday to Thursday, 10:00 to 16:00. WhatsApp is open all week.
Can I receive the translation on the Friday itself?
That depends on the document and the agreed timing. Send the document with your appointment date and the quote will state the delivery time clearly.
Does ordering at the weekend cost more?
Only the urgent service carries an extra fee, and it is shown in your quote before you approve.
Do you deliver the printed copy?
Yes, within North Jeddah, including Obhur, with the delivery fee in your quote and the delivery time agreed with you.
Do I need to bring the original to the branch?
Usually not; a clear photo is enough. If the authority wants us to see the original, bring it when you collect the printed copy.
Note: Requirements differ between authorities, and the receiving authority decides whether it accepts a translation and in what form. This article is general guidance only.
Written by the Almadani Translation Team · Information last reviewed: October 2026