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NAATI Certified Translation & Interpreting

2 service categories × 7 subgroups × 33+ document types — send your source document and receiving authority’s current instructions so the required translator credentials and delivery format can be checked for your case.

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Service Categories

Category 1

NAATI Certified Translation Services

Certified translation with NAATI Digital Stamp + QR — accepted by DHA / ImmiAccount.

  • Visa & Migration Documents — 10 docs
  • Education & Employment Documents — 6 docs
  • Legal & Business Documents — 7 docs
  • Medical Documents — 3 docs
Category 2

NAATI Certified Interpreting Services

NAATI-registered interpreters for courts, hospitals, and business meetings.

  • Legal Interpreting — 3 docs
  • Medical Interpreting — 2 docs
  • Business & Community Interpreting — 2 docs

NAATI Certification Levels

CTTranslator

Certified Translator (CT)

Standard certified level for general and government documents (~90% of work).

CATTranslator

Certified Advanced Translator (CAT)

Advanced level for technically complex documents — medical, complex international contracts.

RPTTranslator

Recognised Practising Translator

For language pairs not yet tested by NAATI — recognition through proven practice.

CPIInterpreter

Certified Provisional Interpreter (CPI)

Entry-level interpreter for general conversation.

CIInterpreter

Certified Interpreter (CI)

Mid-level interpreter handling complex assignments.

CSHIInterpreter

Certified Specialist Health Interpreter (CSHI)

Specialist-level interpreter for advanced healthcare settings.

CSLIInterpreter

Certified Specialist Legal Interpreter (CSLI)

Specialist-level interpreter for advanced legal settings.

CCIInterpreter

Certified Conference Interpreter (CCI)

Conference-level interpreter for national and international events (highest tier).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAATI?

NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) is Australia's national certifying body for translators and interpreters. Ask the receiving authority which translation credentials and format it requires.

What is the NAATI Digital Stamp?

NAATI provides a digital stamp system for eligible practitioners. Ask the translator how the delivered file can be verified and confirm that the receiving authority accepts that format.

How long does translation take?

Timing depends on the document, language direction and translator availability. Contact our team with legible copies for an assessment.

What is the starting price?

Fees: ask our team for a quote — assessed on your documents · LINE @THAIL

What credentials will the translator hold?

Request the assigned translator's name, NAATI practitioner number, credential type and certified language direction before confirming the work; check them in NAATI's directory.

Where can the translations be submitted?

Acceptance depends on the receiving authority and application. Provide its current document instructions so our team can review the required format before work begins.

Do you offer interpreting?

If you need an interpreter, tell our team the language direction, subject, date and location so availability and relevant credentials can be checked.

Do you offer NAATI CCL coaching?

Ask our team about the current scope of any CCL preparation support. For migration points and test eligibility, rely on current official rules.

Request a NAATI translation quote

LINE @THAIL · Phone 064-2894888

NAATI is Australia's National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters. Australian government departments, universities and professional bodies generally require translations produced by a NAATI-certified practitioner, with the practitioner's certification details shown on the translation. Thai Law & Accounting coordinates certified translation of Thai records for Australian use and, where the receiving body also wants the underlying Thai document authenticated, arranges the consular layer as well.

When a NAATI-certified translation is required

Visa applications, skills assessments, university admissions and professional registration in Australia are the usual triggers. The requirement is normally phrased as a translation by a NAATI-certified translator, accompanied by a statement identifying the translator and their certification. Some bodies additionally require the translation to be attached to a certified copy of the source document rather than to a plain photocopy, so we confirm that detail before starting.

Not every Australian requirement is identical. A skills assessment authority may accept scanned certified translations, while a registration board may insist on a hard copy set. Reading the exact wording of the request first avoids producing a file that has to be reissued.

  • Visa and migration document sets
  • Skills assessment and qualification recognition
  • University admission and credit transfer
  • Professional registration and licensing

How we prepare the file

We review the scans, confirm which pages the receiving body actually needs, and align every name and date with the passport. The translation is then produced and certified, and we deliver it in the format the receiving body accepts. Where the Thai source document also needs authentication, the consular layer runs in parallel so the two parts of the file finish together rather than sequentially.

For documents that will also be used outside Australia, we keep an extra clean set so the same source material can be routed to a second destination without starting over.

Frequently asked questions

Do you translate into languages other than English?

Yes. Our language directory covers the main languages we handle for Thai inbound and outbound document work.

Can the whole process be handled remotely?

The translation stage can. Steps that require an original document, such as consular authentication, need the physical file, which can be couriered.

Does a certified translation need an apostille too?

Only if the receiving body asks for the underlying Thai document to be authenticated. We confirm that with you before adding the layer.

What do you need from me to start?

Clear scans of every page, the passport spelling of all names, and the written requirement from the receiving body. Send them to LINE @THAIL.

How is pricing set?

By document type, page count and the number of certified sets required. We quote against the actual scope after reviewing the scans.

What is the turnaround?

It depends on volume and on whether authentication layers are involved. We give an estimated window once the file is reviewed.

Related pages

NAATI Certified Translation and CCL Coaching (Australia)

NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) is the sole quality standard body for translators and interpreters in Australia. NAATI-certified translations are mandatory for Department of Home Affairs visa applications, AHPRA registration, Legal Aid filings, and university admissions. ILC's Thai–English and English–Thai translations are produced by NAATI Certified Translators (CT) with valid credentials, and each page carries a NAATI stamp with translator number, expiry date, and a QR-linked verification. We also deliver NAATI CCL (Credentialled Community Language) coaching for skilled migration applicants aiming for the 5-point boost on the Skilled Migration Points Test — including 12-week structured programs, live mock exams, dialogue banks in Thai, Mandarin, Vietnamese, and Filipino, and post-exam performance review.

End-to-End Process — naati

Check the current instructions of the relevant authority and the receiving organisation before following these steps; requirements can differ by case.

  1. 1) Document intake

    Scan or original documents received; scope confirmed with the applicant.

  2. 2) NAATI translation

    Certified translator produces the English version with 100% NAATI-compliant formatting.

  3. 3) QA and stamping

    Senior reviewer QA, stamp application, and QR verification code embedded.

  4. 4) Delivery

    Digital PDF for online lodgement plus physical courier if required.

  5. 5) CCL enrolment

    For CCL, applicant onboarded to the 12-week program with live tutor and dialogue bank access.

  6. 6) Mock exam and feedback

    Full-length mock exams with detailed scoring aligned to NAATI marking criteria.

Documents and Preconditions

This is a starting checklist, not a universal requirement. Confirm the current documents with the relevant authority for your case.

  • Scan of source document
  • Purpose (visa subclass, university, licence)
  • Preferred delivery method
  • For CCL: current LOTE language proficiency baseline
  • Payment of translation or coaching fee
  • Passport photo for CCL registration

Who Uses This Service

These are possible situations, not records of completed client work or promises of an outcome.

Partner visa 309/100

Thai marriage, birth and identity documents NAATI-translated for DHA e-lodgement.

AHPRA nursing / medical

Certified Thai transcripts and licence documents for Australian registration.

Skilled Migration 189/190

CCL 5-point boost via structured coaching program.

Student visa 500

Academic transcript, birth certificate and financial documents NAATI-translated.

Options and Trade-offs

Availability, timing and acceptable documents depend on the authority and the specific application.

OptionProsTrade-offs
Non-NAATI translationCheapest overseas alternativeNot accepted by DHA, AHPRA or Australian universities
NAATI translation onlyStandard for most visa filingsDoes not include CCL coaching
CCL bundle5-point migration boost + full supportAdditional investment (typically AUD 800–1,200)

In-Depth FAQ

Does NAATI require original documents?

No, high-resolution scans are usually sufficient for translation certification.

Can NAATI stamps be verified online?

Yes via the NAATI verification portal using the translator number and stamp date.

Is CCL harder than IELTS?

Different skill sets; CCL tests real-time consecutive interpreting under exam conditions.

How long does a NAATI translation take?

timing is assessed on your documents; rush 24 hours available.

Points to check

Before you proceed: NAATI Certified Translation and CCL Coaching (Australia)

Scope to assess

Service tierFees
เอกสารเดี่ยว / Single docAsk our team for a quote
แปล + Notary / Translation + NotaryAsk our team for a quote
MFA legalizationAsk our team for a quote
Embassy chain / สถานทูตAsk our team for a quote

Workflow

  1. 01Review documents and the receiving authority's requirements
  2. 02Assess scope, fee, and timing for the specific case
  3. 03Process the documents and coordinate any further certification
  4. 04Check completeness and deliver by the agreed method

Before submission

For NAATI Certified Translation and CCL Coaching (Australia), confirm names, document types, and the receiving authority's current requirements before starting. Timing and fees depend on each case.

Please confirm current requirements with the receiving authority

Translator comparing a Thai birth certificate with its English translation on screen, rubber stamp on the desk

What NAATI is and who needs it

NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) certifies translators and interpreters in Australia. Documents lodged with Australian bodies, such as the Department of Home Affairs for many visa types, professional assessment bodies or universities, are commonly required to be translated by a NAATI-certified translator.

How a NAATI translation differs

  • Bears the translator's stamp showing name, practitioner number and certified language pair
  • The receiving body can verify the translator in NAATI's online directory
  • Covers the whole source document, including stamps, signatures and reverse-side text
  • Generally needs no extra Thai consular certification for use in Australia unless the receiving body asks

Documents we often translate

Birth certificates, house registration, marriage and divorce certificates, name-change certificates, driving licences, transcripts and degrees, employment letters and Thai police clearance certificates. Names must be spelled exactly as in the passport throughout.

Before you send documents

  • Check whether the receiving body accepts scanned NAATI translations or wants printed copies
  • Make sure the source is legible, including every stamp
  • Confirm name spelling and dates of birth match the passport
  • For use outside Australia, ask the receiving body first whether NAATI translations are accepted

Frequently asked questions

Can a NAATI translation be used for an Australian visa?

Yes. Home Affairs requires English translations of non-English documents, and applicants in Australia must use a NAATI-certified translator. Always check the current requirements for your visa subclass.

Can I use a NAATI translation for other countries?

It depends on the receiving authority. Some countries or embassies instead require a translation certified by the Thai Department of Consular Affairs or by a translator registered in that country.

Do I need to send the original document?

A clear colour scan is usually enough, unless the receiving body specifically requires printed or original documents.

Send your documents for our translation team to review

Call 064-2894888 · LINE @THAIL · contact@thailaw-accounting.co.th

Fees: ask our team for a quote

Sources

Reviewed by the translation team at Thai Law & Accounting Services · Last reviewed 4 Oct 2026 · General information, not legal or immigration advice for your specific case