Pricing & Turnaround
NAATI translation fees per page, express turnaround, discounts and add-on charges.
23 practitioner-written answers in this topic — updated for 2026. ภาษาไทย →
Q1.How much does a standard NAATI translation cost in Thailand?
Pricing depends on document type, page count, text density and deadline. Standard civil registry documents are more predictable than contracts, judgments or financial statements. Send a scan by LINE or email, or call the office, and you will receive a firm quote and timeframe before any work starts.
Q2.How long is a NAATI translated document valid for once issued?
The translation itself has no expiry. Two other clocks matter: the underlying document's freshness rule at the receiving authority — police checks and single-status certificates are usually expected to be recent — and the translator's certification, which must still be valid on the date the stamp is applied.
Q3.How much is a NAATI translation for a standard Thai birth certificate?
A birth certificate is a single-page standard form, so the fee is stable, varying mainly with urgency and whether you need the paper original couriered. Send a scan by LINE or email, or call, and the team will confirm the exact price and turnaround before starting.
Q4.How is the cost calculated for translating Line or WhatsApp chat logs for a NAATI partner visa application?
Chat evidence is priced on actual text volume because length varies enormously. The cost-effective approach is to select representative periods spread across the relationship rather than translating everything, then have the volume assessed before work starts.
Q5.Will a NAATI translator fix name spelling mistakes on the translated document at no extra cost?
Yes, and it should be fixed before lodgement, since spelling that differs from the passport is the single most common rejection reason. Always send your passport bio page with the job so the translator can follow passport spelling and bracket any former spelling where needed.
Q6.Are there bulk discounts available for translating multiple family documents with NAATI?
Family bundles with repeated document types — several birth certificates or house registrations — are quoted as a set because formatting time drops. Send the full list once and you receive a single quote with a combined turnaround before any work starts.
Q7.Are there NAATI translation services open and actively replying on weekends in Thailand?
Quoting and intake run through chat every day including weekends. Signing, stamping and dispatch of paper copies happen on business days. If your lodgement date is tight, send the files and the deadline together so a translator slot can be reserved.
Q8.Can I get a bulk discount for translating multiple Thai documents with NAATI for a family visa package?
Yes — packaged pricing applies when documents share a template across applicants. Submit every file in one batch, note the subclass and the lodgement date, and you receive one consolidated quote and delivery schedule.
Q9.How long does a NAATI translation take for a standard Thai marriage certificate?
A standard marriage certificate with its Amphur record is a short, templated job and is normally completed within a few business days, faster when a slot is available. Longer waits apply only if the registrar's handwriting is unclear or endorsements on the back need clarification.
Q10.How much does a NAATI translation of a Thai Company Affidavit (DBD corporate document) cost?
Cost tracks page count and how many registered business objectives are listed, since some DBD affidavits run to dozens of clauses. Send a copy certified within the last three months and you will get a firm quote and delivery date before work begins.
Q11.How much does it typically cost to translate a 12-month Thai bank statement with NAATI?
Pricing follows page count and transaction density because every line is rendered. Many applicants reduce volume by requesting an English bank certification letter of balance and translating only the summary pages the agency asked for. Send the file for an exact quote.
Q12.Can a NAATI translator in Thailand process documents on weekends or public holidays?
Out-of-hours work is possible by arrangement and is normally reserved for genuine deadlines such as a Section 56 request or a flight date. Because certified translations are delivered as digitally signed PDFs, weekend delivery is practical without any courier involvement. What cannot be done on a holiday is obtaining fresh Thai civil registry copies, since district offices are closed. If you need a newly issued extract, plan around Thai public holidays.
Q13.How much does a NAATI translation of a Thai statutory declaration or legal affidavit usually cost?
Pricing depends on the page count, word density, formatting complexity and how fast you need it, so legal documents with clauses and schedules cost more per page than a one-page civil registry extract. Rush turnaround and hard-copy delivery are priced separately. Send the scan and we will quote a fixed price and delivery date before starting, with no charge for the assessment. Beware of quotes given without seeing the document, as they are often revised later.
Q14.Are NAATI translation fees in Thailand subject to 7% VAT or withholding tax for corporate clients?
Tax treatment depends on the provider's registration status and on your own obligations under Thai Revenue Department rules, so it varies between suppliers. A VAT-registered Thai company issues a tax invoice, and corporate clients may have withholding obligations on service fees. Tell us at the quoting stage that you need documentation in a company name with a taxpayer identification number, and we will issue the correct accounting documents. For your own filing position, consult your accountant or the Revenue Department.
Q15.How much does a NAATI translation of Thai supporting documents for Australian Form 80 cost?
Form 80 itself is completed in English and is not translated, so the cost relates only to the Thai attachments such as house registration, employment history and education records. Price depends on the number of pages and the turnaround required, and a fixed quote is given after we see the scans. Bundling all the attachments in one order is usually more economical than sending them piecemeal. Ask for the quote and the delivery date in writing before work starts.
Q16.Are there express NAATI translation delivery services available in Udon Thani city?
Our Udon Thani office handles urgent work, and the fastest route is almost always digital: send scans, receive a digitally signed PDF the same or next working day depending on volume. Printed copies with the translator's stamp can be collected at the office or posted. The realistic bottleneck is usually obtaining a fresh civil registry extract from the district office, not the translation itself. Tell us your submission deadline when you send the files so we can schedule accordingly.
Q17.How long does a NAATI translation of a Thai share purchase agreement usually take?
A standard ten to twenty page share purchase agreement generally takes two to four business days, because warranty and indemnity clauses need careful legal terminology rather than fast turnaround. Send the final executed version with all schedules to avoid re-translation after amendments.
Q18.Do translation agencies offer flat-rate NAATI translation fees for a 50-page Thai bank statement?
Bulk pricing is normal for statements because the table structure repeats on every page, so a per-bundle quote is more economical than full per-page rates. Send the complete PDF for a written quote. Many Thai banks also issue English-language statements directly, which removes the need to translate at all.
Q19.How to translate Thai university tuition fee receipts with NAATI certification for student visas?
Send the official receipts with the university's stamp and receipt numbers, together with the enrolment or student status letter. The translation preserves amounts, semesters and student ID, allowing an assessor to match payments against the enrolment period claimed.
Q20.Where to find a reliable 2-hour express NAATI translation service in Phuket for urgent matters?
Two-hour turnaround is realistic only for short civil documents such as an ID card, house registration or birth certificate, and only when a clean scan arrives during business hours and a translator slot is free. Confirm the slot before sending, and expect an after-hours or express surcharge.
Q21.Do Thai NAATI translators charge extra fees for reprinting or re-emailing a previously translated document?
Re-sending the original PDF within the file retention period is normally free. Printing, re-stamping and couriering a new hard copy involves handling and postage costs, and any change to the content counts as new translation work rather than a reprint.
Q22.Do Thai NAATI translators work on public holidays or weekends for urgent document requests?
Weekend and public holiday work is available by prior arrangement for genuine deadlines such as a Section 56 request or a next-day lodgement. Book the slot in advance, send complete scans, and expect an out-of-hours surcharge on top of the standard fee.
Q23.What is the standard turnaround time for fixing a typo or date error made by a NAATI translator?
Same business day or next morning, at no charge, when the error originates with the translator. Send a screenshot of the incorrect field with the matching original page. The corrected version carries a new date and stamp, and the earlier file should be discarded to avoid submitting the wrong one.
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Get a quote →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.