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NAATI Certified Translation by Licensed Professionals

Translation certified by NAATI-registered translators (Australian Government). Accepted for visa/PR/university applications worldwide.

Translation and certification by a NAATI Certified Translator (CT) registered with NAATI Australia. Accepted for all visa subclasses, PR, universities, and AHPRA registration worldwide. Worldwide delivery via NAATI Online.

NYC Visa & Translation · 2015 · a broad real-world caseload · 60+ countries — NAATI — National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (Australia)

สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่
Starting Price
NYC Visa & Translation
1 – 3 business days
Turnaround
77
Provinces Covered (Thailand)
Documents We Handle

All document types covered

  • Birth certificate
  • Marriage certificate
  • Divorce decree
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma & degree certificate
  • ID card & house registration
  • Driver's license
  • Bank statement
  • Police clearance
  • Medical certificate
  • Statutory declaration
  • Employment letter
Service Facts · Entity Panel
Service Name
NAATI Certified Translation
Governing Authority
NAATI — National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (Australia)
Price Range
สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่
Turnaround Time
1 – 3 business days
Service Area
77 provinces · 50 Bangkok districts
Languages
ไทย · English · 中文 · 日本語
Contact
083-249-4999 · LINE @NYCV
HowTo · ขั้นตอน

How to obtain NAATI Certified Translation

Standard procedure — we handle every step on your behalf, no need to travel.

⏱ ใช้เวลาทั้งสิ้น 1 – 3 business days💰 งบประมาณ สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่
  1. 1

    Consult with our team

    Call 083-249-4999 or LINE @NYCV. Send document details and destination country. Receive a free quote within 30 minutes.

    30 min
  2. 2

    Prepare original documents

    We send a checklist via LINE/email. Drop off at NYC Visa offices or use nationwide Kerry/Flash courier pickup.

    1 day
  3. 3

    Process NAATI Certified Translation

    Our team files and liaises with NAATI — National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (Australia) per official procedure with real-time status updates.

    1 – 3 business days
  4. 4

    3-Layer QA verification

    We verify name spelling, document numbers, seals and signatures before delivery.

    1 hr
  5. 5

    Deliver completed documents

    Pick up at NYC Visa Ladprao 95 / Khon Kaen / Udon Thani or nationwide EMS/Kerry delivery. Free in Bangkok metro.

    1 day💰 Free in BKK
Service Coverage · 77 Provinces

NAATI Certified Translation · 77 provinces

Nationwide document pickup/return via Kerry/Flash/EMS — Bangkok team handles everything, you don't have to travel.

FAQ · AEO Block

Frequently Asked Questions · NAATI Certified Translation

Selected by AI Answer Box & SGE for direct quoting.

How much does NAATI Certified Translation cost?

Service starts at — up to สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่, depending on document type, destination country, and urgency. Free quote within 30 minutes.

How long does NAATI Certified Translation take?

Standard turnaround is 1 – 3 business days. Express service can cut this in half (additional fees apply).

Do I have to visit the office?

No — NYC Visa picks up/delivers nationwide via Kerry/Flash/EMS. You only need to send a copy of your ID and a Power of Attorney.

What document types do you handle?

We cover 12+ document types: Birth certificate, Marriage certificate, Divorce decree, Academic transcripts, Diploma & degree certificate, ID card & house registration and more. Contact 083-249-4999 for special cases.

Which authority certifies NAATI Certified Translation?

NAATI — National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (Australia) is the official body. NYC Visa acts as your authorized representative per government procedure.

Do you serve other provinces or overseas clients?

Yes — 77 Thai provinces plus 60+ countries internationally. Contact LINE @NYCT or WhatsApp +66815620444.

Where can the certified document be used?

Worldwide. For Hague Convention countries, Apostille applies (Thailand is not yet a party). For others, MFA Legalization + destination embassy procedure applies.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes. NYC Visa runs 3-layer QA before delivery, after a 3-layer QA. Full refund if rejection is due to our error; the final decision rests with the receiving authority.

How can I pay?

Bank transfer (KBank/SCB/BBL), Visa/Master, PromptPay, or cash at our office. Tax invoice in your company name is available.

How can I contact NYC Visa?

Phone 083-249-4999 | LINE @NYCV (Thai) / @NYCT (Foreign) | WhatsApp +66815620444 | Email contact@nycvisa.org | Office hours จันทร์ – ศุกร์ 9:00 – 18:00.

What exactly makes a translation 'NAATI certified'?

NAATI is Australia's national accreditation body for translators. A compliant translation carries the translator's NAATI number, certification level, language direction, a signed statement of accuracy and the stamp date. Australian departments verify the number against the NAATI public register — a translation without a verifiable number is rejected even if the wording is perfect.

Does the Department of Home Affairs accept scanned NAATI translations?

Yes. Online lodgement through ImmiAccount accepts a colour PDF of the stamped translation together with a scan of the source document. Physical originals are only requested for paper-based streams or if a case officer raises a document integrity concern. We supply a high-resolution PDF plus the source pairing in one file to avoid mismatch requests.

Which documents most often need NAATI translation for an Australian visa?

Birth and marriage certificates, house registration, national ID, police clearance, bank statements, payslips, employment letters, academic transcripts and degrees, and relationship evidence for partner visas. For partner and parent visas, statutory declarations from supporting witnesses written in Thai must also be translated to the same standard.

Is NAATI translation also accepted outside Australia?

New Zealand Immigration, many Australian and NZ universities, and several professional registration bodies accept NAATI translations. The UK, US and Schengen states generally do not require NAATI specifically — they want a certified or sworn translation under their own rules, so paying for NAATI there adds cost without adding acceptance.

How long is a NAATI translation valid?

The translation does not expire, but the underlying document can. A police clearance or bank statement is usually only accepted within 3–12 months of issue, so the translation ages with it. Civil documents such as birth certificates keep their value indefinitely, and the same PDF can be re-lodged for later applications.

What happens if the department queries the translation?

We reissue at no charge when the query concerns our work — formatting, a transliteration choice or a missing certification element. Every job is archived with its NAATI stamp and version history, so a corrected file can normally be returned within one business day, which matters when a case officer sets a 28-day response deadline.

How are Thai names and addresses transliterated?

We follow the Royal Thai General System of Transcription, then override it to match the spelling already printed in your passport. Consistency with the passport is what prevents identity-mismatch requests. Where an older document uses a different spelling, we add a translator's note linking both forms rather than silently changing one.

Can you handle urgent turnaround?

Standard delivery is 1–2 business days for a typical civil document set. Same-day return is available for short documents submitted before midday, and large evidence bundles for partner visas are delivered in staged batches so you can start lodging while the remainder is finished.

Why Choose NYC Visa & Translation

How to choose the right NAATI Certified Translation provider in Thailand

Choosing the right NAATI Certified Translation provider directly impacts the success and turnaround of your case. NYC Visa & Translation has worked with NAATI — National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (Australia) since 2010, handling a broad real-world caseload across government documents, certified translations, and documents intended for use abroad. Every case is verified through a three-layer QA process: name spelling, document numbers, official seals, and signatures on every page are checked before delivery.

Our team understands official procedures end-to-end — appointments, filings, and coordination with the relevant authorities. You do not have to travel back and forth or risk rejection. Our NAATI Certified Translation service supports Express handling that completes in half the standard turnaround.

We provide nationwide pickup and delivery via Kerry Express, Flash Express, and EMS. Bangkok and metropolitan customers receive free delivery; up-country customers can choose home delivery with real-time tracking through our LINE Official account.

Our clients include individuals, students, expatriates, business travellers, multinational companies, and academic institutions. We handle every document type — house registration, ID card, passport, marriage certificate, birth certificate, diploma, transcript, employment certificate, power of attorney, business contracts, and medical records.

Our NAATI Certified Translation workflow runs in six clear stages: (1) receive originals and copies, (2) QA-audit the source for issues that would cause rejection, (3) translate through a native-speaker linguist, (4) certify with the authority required by the receiving country, (5) file and follow up at each government touchpoint, and (6) deliver plus retain a signed PDF you can re-download for five years. A single Case Officer owns your file end-to-end, eliminating hand-off errors that plague larger firms.

We invest continuously in compliance practices aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 (information security), Thailand PDPA (personal-data protection), and AES-256 file encryption. Every upload runs over TLS 1.3 only. Enterprise and law-firm clients can request an NDA before intake — our legal team signs same-day.

Beyond single-document work, we bundle end-to-end packages for clients preparing multiple certificates at once — e.g. a "moving abroad" bundle (house registration + birth + marriage + diploma + transcript with MFA + embassy) that reduces the number of trips and total lead time versus filing each item separately. Approval remains at the discretion of the receiving authority; contact our team for scope and fees.

What sets us apart is a 15-year direct working relationship with the destination authority — NAATI — National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (Australia) — so we anticipate regulation changes, format tweaks, and queue timing before they hit your case, and brief you in advance. Approval outcomes always remain at the sole discretion of the authority; what we control is document completeness, formatting and lodgement timing.

Glossary
Notarial Services Attorney
An attorney licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand to certify signatures and document copies.
MFA Legalization
Authentication by Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for documents to be used overseas.
Apostille
International authentication system under the Hague Convention. Thailand is not a member, so MFA legalization is used instead.
NAATI
Australia's national accreditation authority for translators — required for visa and employment applications in Australia.
Police Clearance
A certificate from the Royal Thai Police, required for visa and overseas employment applications.
Certified Translation
A translation certified to match the original, by an accredited translator or notary public.
Case Officer
A dedicated coordinator who owns your file across translation, certification, and government touchpoints.
Chain Legalization
The sequential chain: source authority → Thai MFA → destination embassy, required for the document to be enforceable abroad.
Sworn Translator
A court-sworn linguist authorised to self-certify translations in many European jurisdictions.
Certified True Copy
A copy certified by the document owner or a Notary Public to stand in for the original.
Pre-submission checklist
  • Original document is clean, unbroken, and legible
  • Name matches your passport exactly
  • All seals and signatures present on every page
  • Target language for certification specified
  • Destination country and receiving authority specified
  • Allow 5–7 business days for standard processing
  • Check document expiry — some countries accept only 3–6 months old
  • Prepare ID/passport copy for the person granting power of attorney
  • Arrange documents in the order required by the receiving authority
  • Have payment method and shipping address ready before intake
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NAATI Knowledge Base

NAATI translation — questions people actually ask

First-party answers covering 172+ NAATI search topics — documents, pricing, turnaround, verification and delivery.

Which documents are needed for a partner visa (subclass 820/801 or 309/100)?

Beyond civil registry documents, relationship evidence is usually translated: a Thai marriage certificate, remittance records, communication history and witness declarations. We lay out source and translation item by item so a case officer can compare them quickly.

The original document contains an error. What do you do?

We translate what appears and flag the discrepancy to you. If the information is genuinely wrong, ask the issuing authority to correct and reissue the document, then we translate the corrected version.

Which Thai documents do you translate most often?

Birth certificates, household registrations, ID cards, marriage and divorce certificates, name-change certificates, academic transcripts and degrees, driving licences, employment letters, bank statements and police clearance certificates. Each has a standing terminology template for consistent output.

My document is already in English. Do I still need a translation?

If the issuing authority produced it in English, usually not. Bilingual documents that still carry Thai seals or Thai annotations do need those parts translated, because the reviewing officer must be able to read the entire page.

Is your translation accepted by the Department of Home Affairs?

Documents translated by NAATI-credentialed translators are the format expected for Australian visa, citizenship and skills-assessment lodgements. We format the file as original plus translation in one PDF so it can be uploaded directly in ImmiAccount without extra requests.

Do stamps, seals and handwritten notes need to be translated?

Yes. Every element on the page — seals, signatures, marginal notes and anything printed on the reverse — must appear in the translation. Skipping the back of a page is one of the most common reasons a document set is queried.

Can you delete my files after delivery?

Yes. Request deletion once you have received the job and we remove the source and translation from our systems and confirm in writing. Keep your own copy first, as re-issue is no longer possible afterwards.

Can you post hard copies internationally?

Yes, by international registered post or express courier. Registered post generally takes weeks and courier a few business days, depending on destination and customs. A tracking number is issued for every shipment.
Topics covered
ประเภทวีซ่า / subclass: แปล NAATI subclass 500 · แปล NAATI subclass 600 · แปล NAATI subclass 482 · แปล NAATI subclass 485 · แปล NAATI subclass 189 · แปล NAATI subclass 190 · แปล NAATI subclass 491 · แปล NAATI subclass 820 · แปล NAATI subclass 801 · แปล NAATI subclass 309 · แปล NAATI subclass 100 · แปล NAATI subclass 300 · แปล NAATI subclass 143 · แปล NAATI subclass 186 · แปล NAATI citizenship · แปล NAATI skills assessment · แปล NAATI VETASSESS · แปล NAATI AHPRA
หลักฐานความสัมพันธ์ / คู่ครอง: แปลหลักฐานความสัมพันธ์ NAATI · แปลแชท LINE ยื่นวีซ่าคู่ครอง · แปลสลิปโอนเงินให้แฟน NAATI · แปลรูปถ่ายคู่ NAATI · แปล statutory declaration · แปลหนังสือรับรองความสัมพันธ์ · แปลใบจดทะเบียนสมรสไทย NAATI · แปลใบสำคัญการหย่า NAATI · แปลบันทึกข้อตกลงท้ายทะเบียนหย่า
การจัดส่ง / ค่าจัดส่ง: ส่งเอกสาร NAATI ไปออสเตรเลีย · ค่าส่ง EMS ต่างประเทศ NAATI · ส่ง DHL เอกสารแปล · ส่งไปรษณีย์ลงทะเบียนคำแปล · รับเอกสารเองที่สำนักงาน · ส่งเอกสารแปลถึงบ้าน · ระยะเวลาส่งเอกสารไปต่างประเทศ · เลขพัสดุติดตามเอกสารแปล
Service Knowledge Base

NAATI Certified Translation Knowledge Base

Common questions about NAATI-certified translation for Australian submissions, answered from the destination authority's published practice. (241+ search topics covered)

Which Thai documents do you translate most often?

Birth certificates, household registrations, ID cards, marriage and divorce certificates, name-change certificates, academic transcripts and degrees, driving licences, employment letters, bank statements and police clearance certificates. Each has a standing terminology template for consistent output.

Are translations made outside Australia accepted?

Australian immigration guidance requires translations prepared outside Australia to show the translator's full name, address, contact details and qualifications, while translations made in Australia must come from a NAATI-certified practitioner. Always check the requirement published on your filing date.

My document is already in English. Do I still need a translation?

If the issuing authority produced it in English, usually not. Bilingual documents that still carry Thai seals or Thai annotations do need those parts translated, because the reviewing officer must be able to read the entire page.

Can you post hard copies internationally?

Yes, by international registered post or express courier. Registered post generally takes weeks and courier a few business days, depending on destination and customs. A tracking number is issued for every shipment.

How fast can you translate Thai documents into English?

Standard sets of one to three documents are usually delivered as PDF within one to two business days after we receive clear scans and confirm name spellings. Same-day delivery is possible for short civil documents submitted before midday. Larger sets are scheduled in batches and confirmed in the quote.

Can you handle large corporate or agency volumes?

Yes. Batches are accepted with a case reference per file, weekly status summaries and consolidated invoicing where agreed. This suits migration advisers, education agents and HR teams sending staff documents regularly.

Which documents are needed for a partner visa (subclass 820/801 or 309/100)?

Beyond civil registry documents, relationship evidence is usually translated: a Thai marriage certificate, remittance records, communication history and witness declarations. We lay out source and translation item by item so a case officer can compare them quickly.

Is your translation accepted by the Department of Home Affairs?

Documents translated by NAATI-credentialed translators are the format expected for Australian visa, citizenship and skills-assessment lodgements. We format the file as original plus translation in one PDF so it can be uploaded directly in ImmiAccount without extra requests.
Topics covered
ประเภทเอกสาร: แปลสูติบัตร NAATI · แปลทะเบียนบ้าน NAATI · แปลบัตรประชาชน NAATI · แปลใบเปลี่ยนชื่อ NAATI · แปลทะเบียนสมรส NAATI · แปลใบหย่า NAATI · แปลใบขับขี่ NAATI · แปลใบรับรองโสด NAATI · แปลทรานสคริปต์ NAATI · แปลปริญญาบัตร NAATI · แปลใบรับรองการทำงาน NAATI · แปลสเตทเมนต์ NAATI · แปลสลิปเงินเดือน NAATI · แปลหนังสือรับรองบริษัท NAATI · แปลพาสปอร์ต NAATI · แปลหนังสือยินยอมให้บุตรเดินทาง NAATI · แปลใบเกณฑ์ทหาร NAATI · แปลใบรับรองแพทย์ NAATI · แปลมรณบัตร NAATI · แปลใบประกอบวิชาชีพ NAATI · แปลใบตรวจประวัติอาชญากรรม NAATI · แปลโฉนดที่ดิน NAATI · แปลสัญญาเช่า NAATI · แปลหลักฐานความสัมพันธ์ NAATI · แปลเอกสารราชการ NAATI
พื้นที่ / เมือง: แปล NAATI กรุงเทพ · แปล NAATI เชียงใหม่ · แปล NAATI ภูเก็ต · แปล NAATI ขอนแก่น · แปล NAATI อุดรธานี · แปล NAATI ซิดนีย์ · แปล NAATI เมลเบิร์น · แปล NAATI บริสเบน · แปล NAATI เพิร์ท · แปล NAATI ออสเตรเลีย · NAATI ใกล้ฉัน · แปล NAATI ต่างจังหวัด
วัตถุประสงค์วีซ่า: แปล NAATI ยื่นวีซ่านักเรียน · แปล NAATI วีซ่าติดตาม · แปล NAATI วีซ่าคู่หมั้น · แปล NAATI วีซ่าแต่งงาน · แปล NAATI ขอ PR · แปล NAATI ขอสัญชาติออสเตรเลีย · แปลเอกสาร ImmiAccount · แปล NAATI วีซ่าทำงาน · แปล NAATI วีซ่าท่องเที่ยว
Official references

Need your documents reviewed or your case assessed? Ask our team by phone, LINE, or email. We reply during business hours (Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00, Sat 9:00–15:00, ICT).

Document translated by a NAATI-credentialled translator with translator stamp
Document translated by a NAATI-credentialled translator with translator stampFrom actual casework by the NYC Visa & Translation team
Service Playbook

NAATI translation for Australia — documents and workflow

Australian authorities such as the Department of Home Affairs, VETASSESS, AHPRA and universities require translations by a NAATI certified translator, carrying a valid stamp, practitioner number and expiry date.

Documents to prepare

  • Sharp colour scans of every page, including blank pages bearing seals
  • Passport pages of everyone named in the documents
  • The receiving Australian body and application type
  • Your application or reference number if lodged online
  • The full list of documents to translate, for terminology consistency

Step-by-step process

  1. 1. Confirm NAATI is what's required Outside Australia and New Zealand a different certification system usually applies.
  2. 2. Send scans for pre-check Legibility, spellings and missing pages are checked before work starts.
  3. 3. Translate with a NAATI certified translator Output carries the stamp, practitioner number and expiry date.
  4. 4. Review the draft with you Names and figures are confirmed before the stamped version is issued.
  5. 5. Deliver files and hard copies PDF for online upload, paper originals where the authority asks for them.

Pitfalls and rejection causes

  • NAATI translations are not the right instrument for non-Australian destinations.
  • Missing pages make the translation look incomplete to the assessor.
  • Names must match the passport actually used in the application.
  • A translation bearing an expired stamp may be refused.

Tips from our team

  • Translate the whole bundle at once for consistent terminology.
  • Keep the original PDFs — Australian portals often ask for re-upload.
  • If other countries are involved, plan separate sets from the start.

Prefer not to handle the queues yourself, or worried about a rejection? Send us photos of your documents for a free pre-check. We handle the full chain — obtaining certified copies, translation, certification and submission — and keep you updated at each step. Reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.

Route Comparison

NAATI or consular legalisation — choosing for Australia-bound documents

Most Australian filings need NAATI, but not all — and some cases need both.

RouteWhen to useCertifying authorityApprox. durationRejection risk
NAATI certified translationFiling with the Department of Home Affairs, a university, or most Australian bodiesNAATI — Australia's translator and interpreter accreditation bodyUsually a few working daysA translation without a verifiable NAATI stamp/number, or translated from an unreadable copy
Consular legalisation + Australian EmbassyThe receiving body asks for the original to be certified, not just the translationDepartment of Consular Affairs and the Australian EmbassyVariable, depending on each queueAssuming NAATI covers the original — NAATI certifies the translation only
Both, in sequencePartner/family visa cases, or files that previously drew a request for more documentsNAATI together with the Department of Consular AffairsVariable — allow more time than a single routeDoing the steps out of order, forcing a re-translation after the original is certified

Timelines above are practical estimates from live casework and can change with each authority's policy; confirm with the receiving authority before booking travel. If you would rather not test routes by trial and error, our advisers can assess which route fits your case.

Advisory Service

We do not just process documents — we advise you through the whole case

Our team has worked on cross-border documents, certified translation and government liaison for over 15 years. Most rejections we see are not caused by missing paperwork but by choosing the wrong route on day one, so we always start with a case assessment.

Route assessment

We look at your destination, purpose and deadline, then tell you which certification route applies — and which steps you can skip.

Pre-submission review

Name spelling, consistency across documents, document age and translation format are checked before anything reaches a counter.

Timeline planning

We sequence the steps around your appointment or travel date and flag bottlenecks in advance.

Rejection recovery

We read the refusal reasons, identify the underlying cause, and plan a resubmission that answers what the authority asked for.

Rather not learn by trial and error? Send your case details and document photos for a review — reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.

Practical Q&A

Practical questions · Near me / DIY / Required documents

Must NAATI translation be done inside Australia?

No. NAATI is Australia's certification system for translators and interpreters, and a certified practitioner can work from anywhere, so the stamp is valid when produced outside Australia. The Department of Home Affairs does require translations made outside Australia to show the translator's full name, address, contact details and qualifications, so always confirm the receiving authority's wording requirements first.

Can I translate the document myself and have a bilingual friend certify it?

In practice this is refused. Visa authorities and universities generally require an independent third-party translator — not the document owner or a relative — and Australian bodies usually specify a NAATI certified translator by name. Self-translation risks rejection and a full resubmission cycle.

What should I send the translation team for a first-time pass?

Full-page colour scans that are sharp and uncropped, including reverse sides bearing seals; the exact English spelling of names as printed in your passport; and the destination authority (visa, university, professional board), because certification wording and how the source document is referenced differ by recipient.
Practical advice & cautions

NAATI-certified translation: what to prepare and what gets rejected

Before you start
  • You can verify the translator yourself

    A compliant translation carries a stamp with the practitioner's certification number and expiry date. You can check that number against NAATI's online register and confirm the certification is current on your lodgement date.

  • Tell us whether the translation is produced inside or outside Australia

    The Department of Home Affairs applies different rules: translations made in Australia must be done by a NAATI-certified translator, while translations made outside Australia must show the translator's full name, address, telephone number and qualifications on the translation.

  • Confirm the receiving authority actually requires NAATI

    NAATI is Australia's credentialing system for translators and interpreters and is mainly relevant to Australian authorities — visas, qualification assessment and professional registration. Other countries use their own systems, so verify the requirement before ordering.

  • Plan ahead if the document will also be used in Thailand or a third country

    A NAATI translation is not legalisation. Use in Thailand or a third country may still require translation certification or authentication under that authority's rules. Ask our team by phone, LINE or email to sequence the steps first.

Common reasons documents get rejected
  • Submitting a translation whose certification has lapsed

    NAATI certification is subject to recertification cycles. If the stamp's expiry date falls before your lodgement date, the authority may refuse the translation — always check the date on the stamp.

  • Assuming NAATI replaces legalisation

    NAATI certifies the translator's credential, not the document. Where the destination also requires consular authentication, that is a separate step.

  • Reusing an old translation after the source was reissued

    If the original has been reissued or amended, the earlier translation no longer matches what you lodge. Always translate the exact version you will submit.

  • Name mismatch across the document set

    If the name on the translation does not match the passport or other documents in the same application, the authority will ask for linking evidence such as a change-of-name certificate.

Requirements differ by authority and destination country and can change. Confirm current conditions with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Related services

What clients usually handle next

One document set often moves through several stages — translation, notarial certification, legalization and finally a visa filing. The links below follow that real sequence.

External authority references

Authority requirements change. Verify with the receiving authority before filing, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Choosing a NAATI-certified translation provider

For Australian government submissions, the translation must be produced by a translator holding current NAATI certification in the relevant direction. Verify the practitioner's NAATI number and certification status, confirm the direction covers Thai to English, and check that the stamp and translator statement appear on every page you submit.

How to evaluate a provider

  • Verifiable NAATI practitioner numberNAATI certification is individual and its status can be checked directly.
  • Certified in the required directionCertification is direction-specific; Thai to English is what most Australian filings need.
  • Stamp and statement on every pagePartial stamping is a common cause of resubmission requests.
  • Matches the source document exactlyNames, dates and document numbers must reconcile with the passport and original.
  • Delivers the format the department expectsSome submissions accept scanned PDFs; others need hard copies.

Questions to ask before you commit

  1. How many working days does it actually take, counted from a complete file?
  2. If the receiving authority rejects or asks for changes, do you correct it, and under what terms?
  3. How can I track status, and who physically holds the original documents?
  4. What is the practitioner's NAATI number and certification direction?
  5. Will the stamp and translator statement appear on every page of my file?

Your options, and who each suits

OptionBest forWhat to know
Direct NAATI practitionerSmall files with a single document typeCapacity and turnaround depend on one individual.
Agency working with NAATI practitionersMulti-document visa and skills-assessment filesAsk which practitioner will sign, not just that the agency uses NAATI translators.
Provider covering translation and downstream legalizationFiles also needing Thai consular stepsConfirm both scopes are quoted and both timelines are stated.

FAQ on choosing a provider

Which NAATI translation service is recommended for an Australian visa?
Choose a provider that names the certified practitioner and their NAATI number, confirms the certification direction covers Thai to English, and stamps every page with the translator statement. Ask for the delivery format your department requires before ordering.
Can any translation agency provide NAATI translations?
Only a translator holding current NAATI certification can certify the translation. An agency may coordinate the work, but the certification belongs to the individual practitioner, so ask which practitioner will sign your file.

Official References

  1. NAATI – National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpretersมาตรฐานนักแปลรับรองของออสเตรเลีย
  2. Australian Department of Home Affairs – Immigration and citizenship
  3. กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศหน่วยงานรับรองนิติกรณ์เอกสาร (legalization) ของประเทศไทย

Information on this page references the official publications below. Requirements can change — always verify with the competent authority before filing.