NAATI Translation of Thai Driving Licence — Australian & NZ Visas (2026)
Source document: Thai private driving licence and international driving permit
Where this document is used
Used to convert a licence with Australian state authorities (VicRoads, Service NSW, TMR) and for car hire or motor insurance.
What to prepare before translation
- Scan both sides with issue and expiry dates legible
- Check whether the state authority also wants proof of driving history
Turnaround: Same-day NAATI translation.
Mistakes that get documents rejected
- Old lifetime licences without an expiry date, which need a DLT confirmation letter
- Translating the licence alone when the authority also requires a driving-history certificate
FAQ — NAATI Translation of Thai Driving Licence
What is a thai driving licence translation used for?
Used to convert a licence with Australian state authorities (VicRoads, Service NSW, TMR) and for car hire or motor insurance.
What should I prepare before sending my thai private driving licence and international driving permit?
Scan both sides with issue and expiry dates legible · Check whether the state authority also wants proof of driving history
What are the most common mistakes with this document?
Old lifetime licences without an expiry date, which need a DLT confirmation letter · Translating the licence alone when the authority also requires a driving-history certificate
How long does it take and how is it priced?
Same-day NAATI translation. Pricing is per page or by word count, and every job starts with a free written quote.
Can the translation be uploaded straight to ImmiAccount?
Yes. The stamped PDF carrying the NAATI-certified translator's CPN uploads directly into ImmiAccount, and the same file is accepted by Immigration NZ, IRCC Canada and the UK Home Office.
Do I need to send the original document?
High-resolution colour scans are enough for the translation itself. Originals are needed only when MFA legalisation runs alongside it.
Other document types
NAATI translation by province
Official sources referenced
- • กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล — การรับรองคำแปล
- • HCCH — Apostille Section
- • NAATI (ออสเตรเลีย) — naati.com.au
Government fees and processing times on this page were last verified in July 2026 by our Notarial Services Attorneys registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand. Figures follow published agency schedules, may change without notice, and actual turnaround depends on each authority's queue. Please reconfirm with the issuing authority before you file.