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NAATI · Subclass 491

NAATI Translation for Skilled Work Regional Visa — Subclass 491

5-year provisional visa for regional Australia; PR path via 191. · Authority: State/Regional Body + DHA · Processing 8–14 months.

AI Quick Answer

What must Thai applicants translate for Subclass 491?

6 core Thai document types, translated by a CPN NAATI Certified Translator with a QR digital seal for ImmiAccount upload. Bundle approx ฿3,150, turnaround 2–3 business days (Express 24 h).

  • ✓ NAATI CPN Certified — accepted by State/Regional Body + DHA
  • ✓ 4 document types covering every DHA checkpoint
  • ✓ QR digital seal for direct ImmiAccount upload
  • ✓ DHA processing: 8–14 months.

Ideal for Thai clients

  • Skilled Work Regional Visa — Subclass 491 applicants
  • Partners and dependents moving to AU
  • Students, skilled workers, WHV holders

For Foreigners in Thailand

  • Subclass 491 — Skilled Work Regional Visa — Subclass 491

How It Works

  1. 1

    Step 1

    3 years of regional living + working → eligible for permanent 191.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Nomination must come from a regional state or an eligible regional relative.

Service Fees

ItemPrice (THB)Notes
Employment Verification Letter9002-3 วันทำการ
Royal Thai Police Clearance8501-2 วันทำการ
Thai National ID Card6001-2 วันทำการ
Birth Certificate8002-3 วันทำการ
Workmanship guaranteed Free EMS in Thailand Official receipt issued

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Official source?

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-work-regional-provisional-491

Reviewing authority?

State/Regional Body + DHA

Processing?

8–14 months.

DHA fee?

AUD 4,770

Approx translation bundle?

฿3,150 (base + NAATI stamp)

Key point 1

3 years of regional living + working → eligible for permanent 191.

Key point 2

Nomination must come from a regional state or an eligible regional relative.

Why clients choose NYC

  • DBD-registered firm

    Registration 0435567000061 · listed with the Department of Consular Affairs and the Lawyers Council of Thailand — verifiable on every case.

  • 6 in-house Notarial Services Attorneys

    Attorneys who certify signatures and documents in-house, with native-speaker translators across 50+ languages.

  • Reply within 15 minutes

    Free assessment on every channel — phone, LINE, email, WhatsApp — business days 09:00–18:00.

  • Full-service specialist team

    We serve individuals, listed companies, and filings that must be submitted to foreign embassies.

  • Worldwide delivery

    DHL/FedEx/EMS to all 50 Bangkok districts, 77 provinces, and 195 countries, with tracking numbers.

  • 24-hour rush service

    Urgent work within one business day, plus door-to-door pickup and delivery in Bangkok and its metro area.

NYC compared with typical providers

Updated 2026
Comparison criteriaNYC LegalTypical officeFreelancer
DBD + Lawyers Council registration
6 in-house Notarial Services Attorneys
50+ languages supported
End-to-end MFA / embassy legalisation
NAATI Certified (Australia)
Free assessment, reply in 15 minutes
Door-to-door document pickup
100% accuracy guarantee
Receipt + VAT invoice
24-hour rush service

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6/8 Rangnam Rd., Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400

Required documents (4)

DocumentPrice/pageTurnaroundNotes
Employment Verification Letter
หนังสือรับรองการทำงาน
฿9002-3 วันทำการHR-issued on company letterhead with title, dates, and salary.
Royal Thai Police Clearance
ใบรับรองความประพฤติ / Police Clearance
฿8501-2 วันทำการIssued only by Royal Thai Police. Must be less than 12 months old at time of DHA submission.
Thai National ID Card
บัตรประชาชน
฿6001-2 วันทำการProvide a high-resolution colour scan of both sides (300dpi+).
Birth Certificate
สูติบัตร
฿8002-3 วันทำการUse the original or a district-issued copy issued within 6 months. Lettering must be legible.

Regulatory updates 2025–2026

Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · NAATI.com.au

Common mistakes that trigger RFI or refusal

  1. 3 years of regional living + working → eligible for permanent 191.
  2. Nomination must come from a regional state or an eligible regional relative.

Anonymized micro case

A Thai applicant lodged Subclass 491 with transcript documents translated by a non-NAATI shop. DHA issued an RFI within 3 weeks. NYCLI (DBD 0435567000061) re-translated with CPN-certified NAATI translators, delivered a digitally signed PDF with QR seal within 24 hours, uploaded to ImmiAccount same-day — no second RFI.

Quotable stats (AEO / AI Overview)

AUD 4,770
DHA fee Subclass 491 (2025)
฿3,150
NAATI translation total (6 docs)
8–14 months.
DHA processing time
24 hr
Free re-issue guarantee if DHA raises translation RFI

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