What is NAATI Certified Translation?

NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) is Australia's official translator accreditation body. NAATI translations are the only translations accepted by Department of Home Affairs (DHA), DFAT, Australian embassies, universities, VETASSESS, and AHPRA. Every page carries the NAATI stamp and translator CPN.

How much does NAATI translation cost?

Starting THB 800 per A4 page (civil docs: birth, household, ID), up to THB 1,100 for legal/property documents. 24-hour rush +50%. DHL Express delivery to 50 countries: THB 1,200–2,500. Every page carries NAATI stamp and translator CPN.

How long does NAATI translation take?

Standard 2–4 business days, 24-hour rush, and same-day (4–6 hours) for Bangkok walk-ins of up to 2 pages. DHL Express transit: Australia 3–5 days, Americas/Europe 4–6 days. Total door-to-door delivery typically within 1 week.

What's the difference between NAATI Certified and Recognised Practising?

NAATI Certified Translator (CT) is the highest tier — accepted by DHA, AHPRA, and every Australian university. Recognised Practising is a fallback only used for languages without a CT. NYC uses NAATI CT for every Thai-English file because over 100 CTs are registered for this language pair.

Can NAATI translations be delivered as PDF, or must they be paper?

DHA, AHPRA, VETASSESS, and Group of Eight universities have accepted digitally signed NAATI PDFs (with translator CPN) since 2020. NYC delivers digital copies free of charge and ships hard copies via DHL Express for the few institutions that still require originals.

What documents do I need translated for a Partner Visa 309/820?

Standard pack: birth certificate, marriage certificate (Kor.Ror. 2 + 3), household registration, ID card, name-change certificates if any, plus a Relationship Evidence Pack (Statutory Declaration, chat logs, money transfers). Couple total typically THB 6,500–8,500.

Does the NAATI CCL Test really grant +5 visa points?

Yes — the NAATI CCL (Credentialed Community Language) Test in Thai-English adds 5 bonus points to your Skilled Migration Points Test (189/190/491). Fee AUD 822; pass rate 30–40%; recommended prep 8–12 weeks.

Digital QR stamp vs hard copy — which one do I need?

Digital stamp (PDF + QR Code) is accepted 100% by ImmiAccount, AHPRA, VETASSESS, and Group of Eight universities since 2020. Hard copies remain useful for family courts, some state BDM registries, and NSW marriage registrations that still want originals.

How many NAATI Thai-English translators exist? Can I get same-week delivery?

Approximately 100+ NAATI Certified Thai-English translators worldwide hold a current CPN. NYC works with an in-house team of eight, allowing up to 30 pages of 24-hour rush capacity daily — booking one day ahead guarantees a slot.

Is NAATI Conference Interpreter (CCI) needed for APEC/ASEAN meetings?

Yes. CCI is NAATI's top tier and the only credential routinely engaged by APEC, ASEAN summits, UN Asia-Pacific regional meetings, and DFAT bilateral diplomatic events. Hourly rates from THB 7,500, 4-hour minimum, simultaneous booth setup quoted separately.

Does AHPRA accept NAATI Digital QR Stamps for medical registration?

Yes — NAATI Notice 04/2024 confirms AHPRA, Medical Board of Australia, Nursing and Midwifery Board, and Pharmacy Board accept Digital QR Stamps. Hard copy no longer required. ScanVerify is performed at registration submission via the naati.com.au verify portal.

Can NAATI translations be re-used for multiple visa applications?

Yes if original documents are still valid. Birth certificates, name change orders, and degree transcripts are evergreen — one NAATI translation lasts forever. Police Clearances and bank statements must be re-translated when refreshed for each DHA filing (typically every 12 months).

Does USCIS accept NAATI translations?

Yes — USCIS applies 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), which accepts any translation accompanied by an English certification of accuracy with the translator's CPN and date. NAATI qualifies, but most US immigration attorneys still recommend ATA-certified to lower RFE risk. NYC issues a dual NAATI + ATA-style certification in the same pack.

Does IRCC Canada accept NAATI translations directly?

Not directly. IRCC requires a CTTIC-affiliated certified translator (ATIO, OTTIAQ, STIBC, etc.) or, alternatively, a notarised affidavit of accuracy. A NAATI translator who swears an affidavit before an Australian JP or notary qualifies. The smoother path is a direct CTTIC partner inside Canada — NYC offers both.

Does UKVI accept NAATI translations?

Yes. UKVI requires only a professional translator with a certification clause, date, contact details, and qualifications — NAATI CT meets every visa category. For ILR and naturalisation, UK solicitors prefer ITI/CIOL members so caseworker call-backs land in UK hours. NYC partners with three ITI Thai-English members across London, Manchester, and Edinburgh.

Can a Thai MFA Apostille be used in the USA, Canada, and the UK?

Yes in all three. The USA (1981), UK (1965), and Canada (11 Jan 2024) are Hague Apostille parties. Following Thailand's accession on 28 February 2027, the MFA Apostille from the Department of Consular Affairs replaces embassy legalisation outright for USCIS, IRCC, Home Office, and all state/provincial authorities.

NAATI Certified

NAATI Certified Translation for Australia

Translations stamped by NAATI Certified translators—accepted by DHA (DIBP), state Births/Deaths/Marriages, RTO assessors, and every Australian government body.

From ฿800/page 2-4 business days (24-hour express +50%) 2+ destinations

NYC Language Institute (DBD 0435567000061) provides end-to-end NAATI Certified Translation for Australia from THB 800/page with 2-4 business days (24-hour express +50%) turnaround, covering 2+ destinations. MoJ-sworn translators, NAATI-certified translators and Notary Public attorneys work under one roof, cutting total processing time by 40-60% versus separate vendors. 99%+ first-submission acceptance.

Starting price: ฿800/page
Turnaround: 2-4 business days (24-hour express +50%)
Destinations: 2+
Accepted by: Department of Home Affairs (DHA) — all visa subclasses · DFAT — passport and citizenship
First-submission: 99%+
DBD: 0435567000061

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How much does NAATI Certified Translation for Australia cost and how long does it take?

NAATI Certified Translation for Australia at NYC Language Institute starts at THB 800/page with 2-4 business days (24-hour express +50%) turnaround, covers 2+ destinations and a 99%+ first-submission acceptance rate, performed by officially registered translators and notaries.

From: ฿800
Turnaround: 2-4 business days (24-hour express +50%)
Destinations: 2+
First-pass: 99%+

Source: NYC Language Institute

Why choose NYC for NAATI Certified?

NYC Language Institute (NYC Legal & Notary Service Co., Ltd. — DBD 0435567000061) has provided certified translation services in Thailand since 2010. Our roster of 30+ translators covers 19+ languages and works alongside Thai MoJ Sworn Translators, NAATI Certified Translators for Australia and New Zealand, and Notary Public attorneys credentialed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand. That depth lets us run the entire NAATI Certified chain in one place—cutting end-to-end time by 40–60% versus chasing each step separately.

NAATI Certified certification is more than a stamp—it confirms that the translation matches the original, that Thai authorities' signatures and seals are valid, and that the document is ready for the destination's legal process. A single defect (an out-of-date district extract, an illegible birth certificate, a stale corporate affidavit) can sink the whole packet and cost you a second round. NYC's QA team reviews every original before work begins and tells you what to refresh before we invoice.

Primary use cases include Partner Visa 820/801 and 309/100 applicants / Skilled Migration 189/190/491 candidates needing skills assessment / Student Visa 500 holders translating transcripts and degrees, plus several specialist segments. We know every case has a deadline—24-hour express translation and same-day MFA legalization are available for genuinely urgent jobs, with live status updates on LINE @nycli around the clock.

Who this is for

Partner Visa 820/801 and 309/100 applicants

Skilled Migration 189/190/491 candidates needing skills assessment

Student Visa 500 holders translating transcripts and degrees

Australian citizenship applicants needing translated birth/marriage records

Thai nationals in New Zealand—INZ accepts NAATI on par with ITT NZ

How it works

Step 1
Send the source file
Scan or photograph the original and send via LINE @nycli with the intended use (visa, study, licence conversion).
Step 2
Confirm pair and pricing
We assign a NAATI Certified translator for your language pair and email a quote within 30 minutes; 50% deposit secures the slot.
Step 3
Translate and NAATI stamp
The translator follows NAATI standards and applies stamp, CPD number, and expiry date in 2–4 business days.
Step 4
Receive PDF + originals
We email the PDF and ship hard copies by EMS within Thailand. DHA and INZ accept both digital and paper versions.

Where it's used

Australia (DHA, DFAT, state BDM, VicRoads)
New Zealand (INZ, NZQA)

Accepted by

Department of Home Affairs (DHA) — all visa subclasses
DFAT — passport and citizenship
Every state Births, Deaths and Marriages registry
VicRoads, Service NSW, Transport QLD — driver's licence conversion
Universities and TAFEs — credit transfer and admission

Supported language pairs

NAATI Certified pairs with translation into each destination's official language. Pick a pair below for samples, starting prices, and language-specific FAQs.

Chinese (Mandarin / Simplified)

Chinese (Mandarin / Simplified) translation

Vietnamese translation

From ฿700/page

Burmese (Myanmar)

Burmese (Myanmar) translation

From ฿700/page

Popular bundled services

Customers using NAATI Certified typically bundle these companion services to close out the entire chain in one engagement: (1) Notary Public certification of signatures, copies, or powers of attorney by a Lawyers Council-licensed attorney—see the Notary Public hub, (2) Apostille and consular legalization—see the Apostille hub, (3) Visa filing and document prep—see the Visa Services hub and (4) Cross-border marriage registration—see the Marriage hub.

Packaging these services together reduces cost by 15–25% and shaves 5–7 business days from the timeline, because NYC can pre-book embassy slots and hand documents off between steps without you stopping by. Discuss the right bundle with an Account Manager on LINE @nycli before you commit.

Frequently asked questions

Are NYC's NAATI translations accepted by DHA?

Yes. Every translator on our roster is a NAATI Certified Translator (Thai↔English) with their CPD number printed on every page. DHA, DFAT, and INZ accept them outright—per immi.homeaffairs.gov.au, translations must be done by a NAATI-accredited translator.

How much does a NAATI translation cost per page?

From THB 1,300 per A4 page (≤250 words), including NAATI stamp and CPD number. Volume discounts of 10–20% apply above 5 pages. Send a photo via LINE @nycli for a 15-minute quote.

Do I need to send the physical original?

DHA and INZ accept 300 dpi scans, so the original is not required for translation. If you need a certified copy from your local district office or a Thai notary first, we can arrange it.

How is NAATI different from a Thai MoJ Sworn Translator?

MoJ Sworn translations are used inside Thailand (MFA and consulates). NAATI translations are used by Australian and New Zealand authorities. If you need both, we run them in parallel—one source, two certification chains.

Do you offer 24-hour express?

Yes — 24-hour express is available with a 50% surcharge on the standard translation rate, suitable for files up to 5 pages (additional pages billed per-page). Our in-house NYC team runs two-stage QA before release. Confirm the deadline and document type on LINE @nycli or call 083-249-4999 before paying the 50% deposit to enter the rush queue.

Does the NAATI stamp expire?

Since January 2018, NAATI certification is valid for 3 years under the Recertification policy. DHA wants the translator to be ‘current at time of submission,’ so use translations within 3 years of stamping.

NAATI Document Catalog (28 types)

THB 600-1100/A4 page including NAATI stamp + CPN — filter by category

Document type	From (THB/page)	Turnaround	Typical pages	Notes
Birth Certificate Used for: Partner Visa 820/801 · Citizenship by descent	฿800	2-3 วันทำการ	1 หน้า	Use the original or a district-issued copy issued within 6 months. Lettering must be legible.
Marriage Certificate (Kor.Ror. 2/3) Used for: Partner Visa 309/100 · Spouse joining citizen	฿900	2-3 วันทำการ	1-2 หน้า	Translate Kor.Ror. 2 and Kor.Ror. 3 together. State BDM offices in Australia require both forms.
Divorce Certificate (Kor.Ror. 6/7) Used for: Partner Visa (previously married) · BDM remarriage	฿900	2-3 วันทำการ	1-2 หน้า	Translate the divorce registration and certificate together — required for remarriage in Australia.
House Registration (Tor.Ror. 14) Used for: Family reunion · Address proof for Partner Visa	฿850	2-3 วันทำการ	2-4 หน้า	Re-issue every page from the district within 3 months. Handwritten entries must be legible.
Name Change Certificate (Chor.3/Chor.5) Used for: Any visa with name mismatch · Citizenship	฿800	2-3 วันทำการ	1 หน้า	Provide every name-change certificate in sequence. Australia tracks the chain back to the birth name.
Thai National ID Card Used for: Visa identity verification · Banking abroad	฿600	1-2 วันทำการ	1 หน้า (สองด้าน)	Provide a high-resolution colour scan of both sides (300dpi+).
Passport Data Page Used for: Identity verification for any AU process	฿700	1-2 วันทำการ	1 หน้า	Scan the data page in colour. Usually translated alongside other documents.
Death Certificate Used for: Probate · Succession	฿900	2-3 วันทำการ	1-2 หน้า	Use the original or district-certified copy — required for probate or succession matters in Australia.
Academic Transcript Used for: Student Visa 500 · Skilled Migration assessment	฿950	2-4 วันทำการ	2-6 หน้า	Must be the institution-issued original with registrar's seal and signature. Photocopies not accepted.
Degree / Diploma Certificate Used for: Student Visa 500 · Skilled Migration	฿900	2-3 วันทำการ	1 หน้า	Must bear the institution seal. Always translated together with the transcript.
Graduation Certificate Used for: Student Visa 500 · Conditional employer offer	฿800	2-3 วันทำการ	1 หน้า	Used while the degree is being printed; issued by the institution.
English Proficiency Result Used for: Skilled Migration · Student Visa 500	฿800	1-2 วันทำการ	1-2 หน้า	Usually English already; translate only when explicitly required.
Vocational Certificate Used for: Skilled Migration 482/491 · TRA	฿850	2-3 วันทำการ	1-2 หน้า	For Trade Recognition Australia (TRA). Must bear the institute seal and certificate number.
Employment Verification Letter Used for: Skilled Migration · TSS 482	฿900	2-3 วันทำการ	1-2 หน้า	HR-issued on company letterhead with title, dates, and salary.
Payslip / Salary Statement Used for: Partner Visa financial assessment · Visitor 600	฿700	1-2 วันทำการ	1-3 หน้า	Most recent 3–6 months. DHA looks for income consistency.
Social Security (SSO) Statement Used for: Skilled Migration evidence of work · TRA	฿850	2-3 วันทำการ	2-4 หน้า	Request at the Social Security Office; lists full employer history.
Royal Thai Police Clearance Used for: Every AU visa · Citizenship	฿850	1-2 วันทำการ	1-2 หน้า	Issued only by Royal Thai Police. Must be less than 12 months old at time of DHA submission.
Bank Statement Used for: Partner Visa financial · Visitor 600	฿900	2-3 วันทำการ	ตามจำนวนหน้า (3-12)	Request the bank to issue an English statement directly if possible; cuts cost by ~40%.
Personal Income Tax Return (P.N.D. 91/90) Used for: Skilled Migration income proof · Partner Visa	฿900	2-3 วันทำการ	2-4 หน้า	Use the e-Filing version printed from the Revenue Department portal.
Asset / Sponsorship Declaration Used for: Visitor 600 with sponsor · Partner Visa sponsor	฿1,000	3-4 วันทำการ	1-3 หน้า	For sponsorship visas; attorney-signed declaration.
Medical Record / Doctor's Certificate Used for: Visa health-waiver evidence · AHPRA registration	฿950	2-3 วันทำการ	1-4 หน้า	Hospital-issued, with seal and signature of the attending physician.
Vaccination Certificate Used for: Student Visa 500 · WHV 417/462	฿700	1-2 วันทำการ	1-2 หน้า	From Department of Disease Control or hospital — needed for Student / Working Holiday visas.
Company Affidavit (DBD) Used for: Business visa · Trade	฿900	2-3 วันทำการ	2-3 หน้า	Less than 3 months old; available via DBD e-Service.
VAT Registration (P.P. 20) Used for: Business visa · Trade compliance	฿850	2-3 วันทำการ	1 หน้า	Issued by the Revenue Department; required for AU-bound business trading.
Power of Attorney Used for: Property transactions abroad · Cross-border representation	฿1,000	2-3 วันทำการ	1-2 หน้า	Thai signature must be notarised before NAATI translation. We handle the full chain.
Court Judgment Used for: Family law abroad · Succession	฿1,100	3-5 วันทำการ	ตามจำนวนหน้า	Use the court-stamped version (with Garuda emblem). Usually pairs with Apostille or MFA legalisation.
Land Title Deed (Nor.Sor. 4) Used for: Sponsorship asset proof · Inheritance abroad	฿1,100	3-4 วันทำการ	1-2 หน้า	Latest copy from the Land Department; includes plot map and registration ledger.
Rental / Sale Agreement Used for: Partner Visa address proof · Investor evidence	฿1,000	2-3 วันทำการ	ตามจำนวนหน้า	Signed by both parties. Used for address proof or investment trail.

Notes: Express 24h +50% / 5+ pages volume discount 10-20% / NAATI stamp + CPN + PDF copy included in all prices

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Most-ordered documents using NAATI Certified — pick your nearest hub

Prices, queues, sample translations and turnaround — all on one page.

Passport

Passport → English

Pick-up at Bangkok HQ

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Marriage Certificate

Marriage Certificate → English

Pick-up at Sathorn CBD

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Birth Certificate

Birth Certificate → English

Pick-up at Asoke / Sukhumvit

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Diploma / Degree Certificate

Diploma / Degree Certificate → English

Pick-up at Phuket / Patong

See price + steps

Academic Transcript

Academic Transcript → English

Pick-up at Chiang Mai / Nimman

See price + steps

Police Clearance Certificate

Police Clearance Certificate → English

Pick-up at Pattaya

See price + steps

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