NAATI Translations for Australia – Visa, Work & Study Documents

Planning to live, work or study in Australia? Many official applications—visas, professional registrations, driver’s license transfers—require that your foreign documents be translated by a NAATI‐certified translator. Here’s everything you need to know:

What Is NAATI Certification?

NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) is Australia’s only national body for translator accreditation. A NAATI‐certified translation is accepted by all Australian government agencies, courts and professional bodies.

Translation of Identity and Civil Status Documents

Driver’s Licence

• Purpose: This document enables Australian authorities (Roads and Maritime Services, car rental companies, insurers) to recognize your right to drive in Australia. The translated licence retains permanent validity (matching the original licence’s expiry).
• Procedure: A word-for-word translation of both front and back of your driver’s licence (car or boat) including all categories, endorsements, restrictions, etc., accompanied by NAATI certification (in the form of a QR code) from an accredited translator.

National Identity Card

• Purpose: Used for certain administrative procedures (banking, employers, school enrollment).
• Procedure: Full document translation with NAATI certification.
• Note: New-generation identity cards are multilingual and do not require translation.

Birth Certificate

• Purpose: To verify your parentage and date of birth (visas, nationality claims, school registrations). Often required for visa applications.
• Procedure: Translation of the official certificate as issued by the national authority, with NAATI certification.

Marriage Certificate

• Purpose: To prove your marital status, notably for a Partner Visa or family visa application.
• Procedure: Translation of the official certificate as issued by the town hall, with NAATI certification.

Family Record Book

• Purpose: Proof of family composition (spouse and children visas). Required for certain visa applications.
• Procedure: Translation of all original pages, with NAATI certification.

Translation of Educational Documents

European Diploma (Ger, Italian, French, Belgian, Francophone etc)

• Purpose: Recognition of your qualifications for study or work in Australia (qualification recognition, skills assessment). Required for certain visas (e.g., sponsored visa – Skills in Demand 482).
• Procedure: Translation of the diploma title (with its Australian equivalent) and descriptive details (grade, session, specialization), with NAATI certification.

Transcripts (Secondary and Tertiary)

• Purpose: Provide detailed academic results for university admission, skills assessment, or diploma recognition.
• Procedure: Page-by-page translation of transcripts with NAATI certification.

School Reports

• Purpose: Support for admission to primary school, secondary school, or vocational training programs.
• Procedure: Translation of each school report, with NAATI certification.

Translation of Professional and Employment Documents

Work Certificate

• Purpose: Proof of your professional experience for a skills assessment, Employer Nomination Scheme, or application to a skilled position.
• Procedure: Full translation of the certificate (dates, roles, responsibilities) with NAATI certification.

Letters of Recommendation

• Purpose: Verification of your skills and personal/professional qualities by previous employers or Australian authorities.
• Procedure: Faithful translation of the entire content, including letterhead and contact details, with NAATI certification.

Police Clearance (Criminal Record Extract)

• Purpose: Required for most visa applications (including Working Holiday in some cases, Partner Visa, Skilled Migration) and certain professions (teaching, healthcare).
• Procedure: Translation of the criminal record showing any convictions, with NAATI certification.

Translation for Claiming Your Superannuation

• Purpose: When you return to your home country and wish to claim your superannuation (retirement contributions), you’ll need to provide a NAATI‐certified translation. You must send your super fund a certified copy of your passport—this certification must be translated by an accredited Australian translator (if not in English).
• Procedure: Send a photo of the certified passport page. We will translate the notary/solicitor/police officer’s certification statement.

Need Translations for New Zealand?

You can also use our services for New Zealand translation requirements. Whether it’s for a visa application, a job submission, or translating your driver’s licence, our NAATI‐accredited translators and NZTA‐certified translators handle all the documents listed above. Email us your documents and we’ll provide a quote and delivery timeframe.

How the Process Works

For any specific translation request, please email us at traduction@australie-guidebackpackers.com and attach the documents you wish to have translated

1. Document Eligibility Check & Quote
   • Send clear scans or photos of all pages to our email.
   • You’ll then receive a quote and an estimated delivery time (typically 24–48 hours).
2. Place Your Order
   • Once you approve the quote, we’ll send payment instructions.
   • Upon receipt of payment, your project is scheduled.
3. Translation & Certification
   • Translations are done by an accredited NAATI translator.
   • We embed the NAATI QR code (recognized by all Australian authorities) on the document.
4. Delivery
   • You will receive your certified translation as a PDF file.
   • You can print the PDF or forward it by email as needed.

Exact pricing depends on word count and complexity.

Why Choose Us?

• 100 % NAATI‐accredited: Accepted by DHA, state authorities, universities and employers.
• Fast & Reliable: Digital delivery in 48 hours.
• Transparent Costs: No surprises—quotes based on actual word/page count.
• Secure Handling: All documents handled under strict confidentiality protocols.

Ready to get started?
Email your documents to translations@australie-guidebackpackers.com for a free, no-obligation quote today!