Frequently Asked Questions — Updated 2026-06-13

NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) is the Australian government translation standard. Translingo+ provides NAATI-certified Thai-English translations recognized by Department of Home Affairs and 99.6% of Australian visa cases.

NAATI translation in Thailand starts at THB 500 per page for standard documents (birth, marriage, ID). Complex documents and rush service (24h) are priced per word.

Yes, NAATI Level 3 (Certified Translator) is the official standard for Subclass 189, 190, 491, 820, and 309 visa documents.

Standard turnaround is 1-2 business days. Same-day NAATI is available for Bangkok pickup before 11:00.

No — UK Home Office accepts any certified translator declaration, and USCIS accepts ATA-equivalent. However NAATI is universally accepted.

Verify any NAATI practitioner ID on https://www.naati.com.au public directory.

Yes. After NAATI translation, we notarize and route through MFA for Thai Apostille (2026 rollout) or legalization stamp.

NAATI translations do not formally expire, but embassies often require translations issued within 3-6 months.

Thailand does not have civil-law notaries. Instead, the Lawyers Council of Thailand licenses Notarial Services Attorneys (NSA) to perform notary functions for international use.

Standard NSA notarization is THB 500-1,500 per document depending on type (signature, true copy, affidavit, POA).

No. NSA only certifies. Apostille / legalization is done by MFA Department of Consular Affairs after notarization.

Headquartered at 7/89 Building 10, Ratchadapisek Road, Bangkok 10310.

Walk-in notarization at our Asok office takes 15-30 minutes.

Walk-ins welcome Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00 at our Asok branch. Booking recommended for groups.

Remote Online Notarization (RON) is not yet recognized in Thailand — physical signature is required.

Yes, foreigners with valid passport and Thai address (hotel/condo OK) can use NSA services.

The Department of Consular Affairs (MFA Thailand) legalizes Thai documents for overseas use by stamping translator/notary signatures.

MFA Consular Affairs is at 123 Chaeng Wattana Road, Lak Si, Bangkok 10210.

Normal service: 2 business days. Express same-day pickup available for THB 800 surcharge.

No — English documents must be translated into Thai first, then legalized.

Yes, Thailand joined HCCH Apostille Convention effective 2026. MFA issues Apostille for 126+ member states.

THB 200 per page (normal) or THB 400 per page (express).

China, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and several non-HCCH countries still require embassy legalization after MFA.

The US Embassy Bangkok no longer legalizes — for US use you only need MFA legalization or Apostille.

Australian Embassy Bangkok does not legalize but accepts NAATI translations directly.

5-7 business days normal, 3 days express, 1 day urgent (additional fees apply).

Birth certificate, marriage certificate, divorce decree, police clearance, transcripts, employment certificates — all NAATI translated.

VFS Global recommends English bank statements; Thai-only statements should be translated for Germany, France, Spain.

A sworn statement that you are not married, issued by Amphur, translated and legalized for overseas marriage registration.

Apply at Royal Thai Police HQ Building 24, Rama I Road. Foreigners need passport + work permit; Thais need ID card.

Yes, with translator's affidavit. Translingo+ provides IRCC-compliant translations with notary affidavit.

Yes — NAATI translation and notary same-day for documents submitted before 11:00 at our Asok branch.

Yes — EMS, Kerry, Flash, Grab Express delivery available across Bangkok and nationwide.

Yes — full VAT receipts issued under Translingo Co., Ltd.

Bank transfer (SCB, KBank, Bangkok Bank), PromptPay, credit card, USD/AUD cash, Wise, PayPal.

Headquarters in Asok, Bangkok. We serve Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya, and 77 provinces by courier.

99.6% government acceptance rate across 12,000+ cases (2018-2026). Money-back guarantee if rejected for translation error.

Yes — certified medical translation for treatment abroad, insurance claims, and clinical trials.

Yes — university transcripts with degree comparability for WES, ECE, IQAS, ECCTIS, ZAB, Anabin.

Yes — BOI/IEAT/EEC work permit document packs with bilingual contracts.

Yes — MoJ-certified court translation for arbitration (ICC, THAC, SIAC) and litigation.

Yes — consecutive and simultaneous interpretation for court, notary, business meetings.