New Zealand / Canada / UK

New Zealand bodies commonly accept translations from NAATI-certified practitioners, but each court, tribunal or registry sets its own filing requirements and some ask for an accompanying affidavit or certified copy of the original. Confirm the requirement with the specific registry before filing.

INZ requires translations to be certified as accurate and produced by an approved source, and NAATI-certified translations are widely used for Thai documents. Requirements are set by INZ, not NAATI, so check the current instructions on the INZ website for the visa category you are applying under.

Immigration New Zealand requires translations from a qualified, independent translator — not the applicant or a family member — and does not restrict this to NAATI. A NAATI translation meets those requirements. Confirm current rules at immigration.govt.nz before lodging (information as at August 2026).

New Zealand institutions require translations by a qualified independent translator; NAATI satisfies that standard. Scan the reverse page explaining the Thai grading scale as well, because credential assessors need the grading key to convert results.

Usually the birth certificate, ID card, bank statement showing the required minimum funds, and any medical or police documents that are issued only in Thai. Immigration New Zealand accepts translations from qualified independent translators, and NAATI certification meets that standard.

Yes. INZ requires translations from a reputable, independent translator who is not the applicant or a family member, with the translator's details on the document. A NAATI certified translation satisfies that requirement for Thai qualifications, employment references and police certificates.

The Department of Internal Affairs requires translations by an independent professional translator who is not the applicant or a relative, with the translator's details shown. A NAATI certified translation meets that requirement for birth, marriage, name change and identity documents.

Documents for Immigration New Zealand do not need to be certified in person near the embassy. Send scans online, receive a certified PDF for the INZ online application, and have hard copies delivered anywhere in Bangkok including Wireless Road and Ploenchit the next business day.