NAATI Translation for Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500)

Academic transcripts and degree/secondary certificates · Financial capacity evidence and bank statements · House registration and birth certificate · Sponsor's employment letter and payslips · Marriage or divorce certificate where dependants are included

Applicants holding a CoE from an Australian provider who lodge supporting documents through ImmiAccount; every Thai-language document needs an English translation Home Affairs accepts.

Submitting only the first page of a transcript, triggering a request for more information that costs 2–4 weeks · Name spelling in the translation that differs from the passport — the single most common cause · Using a translation without a NAATI Certified stamp and CPN number

Typically 1–2 working days per document set. Pricing is per page or per word, and you get a free written quote before any work starts.

Department of Home Affairs generally requires translations produced inside Australia to come from a NAATI-credentialled translator, while translations produced outside Australia must show the translator's full name, address, qualifications and experience. A NAATI Certified translation is the safest and most familiar option for case officers.

For an Australian visa lodgement, generally no — NAATI is Australia's own translation credential. If the same documents are also used by Thai authorities or a third country, separate Department of Consular Affairs legalisation may be required. NAATI certification and Thai MFA translation certification are not interchangeable.

Yes. High-resolution colour scans in which every stamp and signature is legible are sufficient for NAATI work. Originals are only needed when Thai MFA legalisation runs alongside the translation.

No. Visa decisions rest solely with the Department of Home Affairs. We are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the translation, and we correct translator errors free of charge.