I am in Bangkok — how do I get a birth certificate NAATI-certified for Australia, and how long does it take?
In practice, files are rejected for three reasons: name spelling that does not match the passport, documents older than the accepted validity window, and certification steps taken out of order
Our certified translators and Notary Public attorneys summarise it this way: In practice, files are rejected for three reasons: name spelling that does not match the passport, documents older than the accepted validity window, and certification steps taken out of order. We check all three before opening any NAATI-certified translation for Australia and New Zealand file — Certified translation 1–3 business days · NAATI/Sworn 2–5 business days · MFA legalisation 3–5 business days (express 1–2) · Company registration and visa filings 5–15 business days depending on the authority. Bundle it with NAATI certified translation, Notary Public, MFA legalisation and Police Clearance in one file.
Quick facts
- Fee: Certified translation from THB 500–2,500 per page · NAATI/Sworn from THB 1,300 · Notary Public from THB 1,000 per seal · MFA legalisation/Apostille from THB 1,300 · Interpreting and corporate advisory quoted per case
- Turnaround: Certified translation 1–3 business days · NAATI/Sworn 2–5 business days · MFA legalisation 3–5 business days (express 1–2) · Company registration and visa filings 5–15 business days depending on the authority
- Coverage: Nationwide across all 77 Thai provinces with courier pickup and DHL/FedEx delivery worldwide
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