NAATI Certified Translation Catalog — 24 Document Types

Frequently asked questions

What is a NAATI certified translation?

A translation produced by a practitioner certified by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters in Australia. Australian government bodies, including the Department of Home Affairs, accept these translations for visa and migration purposes.

Can a translator based in Thailand produce a NAATI translation?

Australian requirements distinguish onshore and offshore translators. Translations produced outside Australia must show the translator's full name, address, telephone number and qualifications so the receiving officer can verify them.

Is a digital NAATI stamp accepted?

Digitally certified translations with the practitioner's stamp are accepted by many Australian authorities for online lodgement. Some paper-based processes still ask for a hard copy, so confirm the lodgement channel first.

Which Thai documents are most often translated for Australia?

Birth certificates, house registration, marriage and divorce records, name-change certificates, transcripts and degree certificates, and police clearance certificates.

How long does a NAATI translation take?

Standard turnaround is estimated after we see the documents depending on document volume and language pair. Contact us by phone, LINE or email for scheduling.

Frequently asked questions

What is a NAATI translation and when is it required?

A NAATI translation is produced by a translator credentialed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters, the Australian standard. It is required for documents submitted to the Department of Home Affairs for visa and migration applications, and is commonly requested by Australian universities, licensing bodies and state agencies. Our NAATI service is a quote on request per document with a turnaround of on a timeframe confirmed after document review.

What does the price of a quote on request depend on?

The price depends on document type, length and formatting complexity: short standard civil documents such as a birth certificate, ID card or house registration sit at the lower end, while transcripts, court judgments and multi-page contracts sit at the upper end because of table layouts and terminology. We quote a fixed price per document from your scan before starting, with no additional charges afterwards.

Do I need to send original documents for a NAATI translation?

No — a clear colour scan or photograph of the full page, including all seals and back-page endorsements, is sufficient. NAATI translations are certified against the copy provided and are delivered as a stamped PDF, which Home Affairs accepts for online lodgement. Hard copies can be couriered if the receiving body specifically requests wet-signed paper.

Does a NAATI translation also need MFA legalization?

Usually not. Australian visa lodgements accept the NAATI-certified translation on its own, and adding a Thai MFA stamp is unnecessary cost for most applicants. Legalization becomes relevant when the document is going to an Australian court, a property or inheritance matter, or a third country in the same application chain — we flag those cases at the quotation stage.

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