What exactly is a NAATI translation and why do I need it for Australia?
Please prepare: (a) a colour scan of the document, (b) name spelling exactly as printed in the passport, (c) the visa subclass or receiving body (AHPRA, VETASSESS, ANMAC, Engineers Australia, etc
For Australian & New Zealand submission compliance, Please prepare: (a) a colour scan of the document, (b) name spelling exactly as printed in the passport, (c) the visa subclass or receiving body (AHPRA, VETASSESS, ANMAC, Engineers Australia, etc.) — we format the translation to match on first submission. Always specify the visa subclass and receiving authority so we format the translation to their exact requirements.
Quick facts
- Fee: quoted on request per standard page; some documents quoted on request (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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