How do I prepare an academic reference letter for a student visa subclass 500, and how long does it take?
Australia and New Zealand commonly require a NAATI certified translation, which we produce in the same file as the legalisation work.
When preparing document files of this kind, australia and New Zealand commonly require a NAATI certified translation, which we produce in the same file as the legalisation work. European states, Japan, Korea and China may require their own official language or a second embassy attestation. Send scans to LINE @NAATI or contact@naati.ltd and the team will map the exact certification route before any work starts.
Quick facts
- Authority: The issuing institution and the Department of Consular Affairs, MFA
- Where: Issuing institution's registrar · Legalisation Division, Department of Consular Affairs, Chaeng Watthana Road · Mon–Fri 08:30–15:30
- Timing to allow: Timing depends on the document type and each authority's processing; our team estimates after reviewing your file. Not a guarantee.
- Scope of service: We handle academic document work — translating transcripts and degree certificates, notarial certification, MFA legalisation and embassy or credential-evaluator attestation. We are not an admissions agent and do not guarantee credential recognition outcomes.
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