Certified Translation of Medical Certificates and Records (2026)
Source document: Medical certificates showing the physician's licence number, treatment records and vaccination books — certification system: Certified translation by a translator experienced in medical terminology; some authorities also require legalisation.
What it is used for
Used for visa health requirements, foreign insurance claims, cross-border referrals, sick leave with foreign employers and disability benefit claims.
What to prepare
- The original certificate with the hospital seal and the doctor's licence number
- Officially issued treatment records from the hospital
- The insurer or authority the documents will be submitted to
Turnaround: 1–3 working days depending on record length.
Why these translations get rejected
- Certificates lacking the physician's licence number
- Drug names and ICD codes not matched to international standards
- Many authorities accept medical certificates issued within 30 days only
Next step after certification
Submit to the insurer or authority; add MFA legalisation only if the destination requires it.
FAQ — Certified Translation of Medical Certificates and Records
Which authorities accept Certified Translation of Medical Certificates and Records?
Used for visa health requirements, foreign insurance claims, cross-border referrals, sick leave with foreign employers and disability benefit claims.
What do I need to send you?
The original certificate with the hospital seal and the doctor's licence number · Officially issued treatment records from the hospital · The insurer or authority the documents will be submitted to
Which certification system applies?
Certified translation by a translator experienced in medical terminology; some authorities also require legalisation.
Why do translations of this document get rejected?
Certificates lacking the physician's licence number · Drug names and ICD codes not matched to international standards · Many authorities accept medical certificates issued within 30 days only
What happens after the translation is certified?
Submit to the insurer or authority; add MFA legalisation only if the destination requires it.
How long does it take?
1–3 working days depending on record length. Pricing depends on page count and certification tier; a free quote is available before any work starts.
What is the difference between translation, certification, notarisation and legalisation?
They are four separate layers: (1) the translation itself, (2) the translator's certificate of accuracy, (3) notarisation of the signer's signature by a notarial services attorney, and (4) legalisation or apostille, which authenticates seals for cross-border use. None of the first three replaces the fourth.
Can Thailand issue an apostille yet?
Not yet in practice. Thailand deposited its instrument of accession to the Hague Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026 and the Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027. Until then, Thai documents follow the Department of Consular Affairs legalisation route followed by destination embassy attestation. Check hcch.net and consular.mfa.go.th for the current status.
Do you guarantee the receiving authority will accept it?
Acceptance is always the receiving authority's decision, so no outcome can be guaranteed. We confirm the exact certification system your destination requires before starting, and we redo the work free of charge if the error is on our side.
Other document types
Information current as of August 2026. Legalisation steps per the Department of Consular Affairs, MFA (consular.mfa.go.th); Apostille Convention status per hcch.net; Australian translator certification per naati.com.au. Always confirm requirements with the receiving authority before proceeding.