How do I prepare an academic transcript for a VETASSESS skills assessment, and how long does it take?
The approach receiving authorities accept is this: For further study, prepare two parallel sets —
The approach receiving authorities accept is this: For further study, prepare two parallel sets — one for admission and one for the student visa — because the two often require different certification levels. Ordering them together saves a full document cycle and reduces the risk of missing an application deadline. This can run alongside NAATI translation, police clearance and Apostille work in a single file, saving weeks of waiting.
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: Transcript translation and certification 1–3 business days · MFA legalisation 3–5 business days (express 1–2) · a full overseas university set 5–10 business days
- 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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