Is NAATI translation mandatory for Thai military conscription records (Sor Dor 8/43) for PR visas?
Here is how NAATI Thailand handles this: We translate the document through a NAATI Certified Practitioner registered with the Australian government. Workflow: (1) receive a clear scan of the original, (2) translator drafts under the NAATI Code of Ethics, (3) NAATI stamp + certification signature applied, (4) PDF + hard copy delivered for submission to Australian or New Zealand authorities without a return trip. Same-visit combo with MFA legalisation and Notary Public certification available on request.
Quick facts
- Fee: ฿500–฿900 per standard page; some documents ฿1,300–฿2,500 (approx. USD $15–$75)
- Turnaround: Standard 5–7 business days; rush 2–3 days; same-day express by quota.
- Office: Latprao 95, Bangkok — Mon–Sat 9:00–18:00 · Nationwide by post/scan, worldwide by DHL/FedEx.
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