All NAATI Certification Levels (Translators & Interpreters)
Reference guide based on current NAATI Australia standards. Explains every translator and interpreter tier with Digital Stamp verification and 3-year recertification cycle.
Translators
Certified Translator (CT)
Standard tier — general and mid-complexity government documents (visa, education, business contracts). Covers ~90% of AU submissions.
Certified Advanced Translator (CAT)
Advanced tier with extra exam — technical/complex content (medical manuals, international agreements, supreme-court judgments).
Recognised Practising Translator (RPT)
For language pairs where no NAATI test exists; certified via practising experience. Typically minority languages.
Interpreters
Certified Provisional Interpreter (CPI)
Entry level — general conversational settings.
Certified Interpreter (CI)
Mid level — complex general assignments (gov/business).
Certified Specialist Health Interpreter (CSHI)
Advanced medical specialty — AU hospitals and specialist appointments.
Certified Specialist Legal Interpreter (CSLI)
Advanced legal specialty — courts, police statements.
Certified Conference Interpreter (CCI)
Highest tier — national and international conference interpreting.
How to verify NAATI Digital Stamp
Open the PDF → click the QR code in the Stamp frame → it links to www.naati.com.au which confirms the translator's current status. No match = expired or fraudulent stamp.
Authority citations
- Recognised practising translator list — NAATI Australia
- Australia Department of Home Affairs — translation requirements — Department of Home Affairs, Australia
Information current as of July 2026 · Reviewed by our editorial team together with a Notarial Services Attorney registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand · Procedures, fees, timelines and acceptance remain at the discretion of the receiving authority; please confirm with that authority before filing.
Real customer questions, answered by our attorneys
Selected from our knowledge base of 3,300+ real questions we have answered.
Can I just take a clear photo of my Thai documents and email them for a NAATI translation quote?
Practitioner's view to "Can I just take a clear photo of my Thai documents and email them for a NAATI translation quote?" — We deliver the digitally-signed PDF (with the NAATI stamp and QR verification link) via email/LINE first, then dispatch the hardcopy on our official letterhead via EMS to Thailand or worldwide. The translation is produced by a NAATI-Certified Translator (Thai↔English), stamped with the practitioner's signature, ID number, certification tier and expiry — accepted by the Department of Home Affairs, INZ, AHPRA, Engineers Australia, VETASSESS, CPA Australia and ACS. Nationwide EMS + international dispatch — call 094-895-8999 to book a slot.
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Quick summary for expats & migration agents to "How to get NAATI translations for student and work visas in Hat Yai and Songkhla?" — The translation is produced by a NAATI-Certified Translator (Thai↔English), stamped with the practitioner's signature, ID number, certification tier and expiry — accepted by the Department of Home Affairs, INZ, AHPRA, Engineers Australia, VETASSESS, CPA Australia and ACS. Documents may be uploaded straight to ImmiAccount as a PDF — Home Affairs has accepted digital NAATI certifications since 2016; no wet-ink original is required unless the receiving tribunal (AAT/court) demands sight of the paper copy. Nationwide EMS + international dispatch — call 094-895-8999 to book a slot.
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Per NAATI (Australia) certified-translator rules to "Is NAATI translation required for Thai high school academic transcripts to study at a New Zealand university?" — Documents may be uploaded straight to ImmiAccount as a PDF — Home Affairs has accepted digital NAATI certifications since 2016; no wet-ink original is required unless the receiving tribunal (AAT/court) demands sight of the paper copy. Standard turnaround is 5–7 business days, with a 48-hour urgent option. Fees are quoted per document based on length and complexity — contact +66 94 895 8999, LINE @Thainotary or Contact@thainotary.co.th. Nationwide EMS + international dispatch — call 094-895-8999 to book a slot.
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Quick summary for expats & migration agents to "How to get a NAATI translation for a Thai freelance service contract or consultancy agreement?" — The translation is produced by a NAATI-Certified Translator (Thai↔English), stamped with the practitioner's signature, ID number, certification tier and expiry — accepted by the Department of Home Affairs, INZ, AHPRA, Engineers Australia, VETASSESS, CPA Australia and ACS. Documents may be uploaded straight to ImmiAccount as a PDF — Home Affairs has accepted digital NAATI certifications since 2016; no wet-ink original is required unless the receiving tribunal (AAT/court) demands sight of the paper copy. Nationwide EMS + international dispatch — call 094-895-8999 to book a slot.
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Practitioner's view to "What specific level of NAATI certification (e.g., Certified Professional) is required for Australian visa applications?" — We deliver the digitally-signed PDF (with the NAATI stamp and QR verification link) via email/LINE first, then dispatch the hardcopy on our official letterhead via EMS to Thailand or worldwide. The translation is produced by a NAATI-Certified Translator (Thai↔English), stamped with the practitioner's signature, ID number, certification tier and expiry — accepted by the Department of Home Affairs, INZ, AHPRA, Engineers Australia, VETASSESS, CPA Australia and ACS. Nationwide EMS + international dispatch — call 094-895-8999 to book a slot.
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Per NAATI (Australia) certified-translator rules to "Can I get a NAATI translation of my Thai Social Security System (Section 33/39) contribution history?" — Documents may be uploaded straight to ImmiAccount as a PDF — Home Affairs has accepted digital NAATI certifications since 2016; no wet-ink original is required unless the receiving tribunal (AAT/court) demands sight of the paper copy. Standard turnaround is 5–7 business days, with a 48-hour urgent option. Fees are quoted per document based on length and complexity — contact +66 94 895 8999, LINE @Thainotary or Contact@thainotary.co.th. Nationwide EMS + international dispatch — call 094-895-8999 to book a slot.
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Per NAATI (Australia) certified-translator rules to "Can I use a NAATI certified translation for a New Zealand visa application, or is it exclusively for Australia?" — Documents may be uploaded straight to ImmiAccount as a PDF — Home Affairs has accepted digital NAATI certifications since 2016; no wet-ink original is required unless the receiving tribunal (AAT/court) demands sight of the paper copy. Standard turnaround is 5–7 business days, with a 48-hour urgent option. Fees are quoted per document based on length and complexity — contact +66 94 895 8999, LINE @Thainotary or Contact@thainotary.co.th. Send a photo of your document to LINE @Thainotary and we'll quote and schedule within 15 minutes.
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Per NAATI (Australia) certified-translator rules to "Is a NAATI translation required for Thai Non-Formal Education (NFE) certificates to study in Australia?" — Documents may be uploaded straight to ImmiAccount as a PDF — Home Affairs has accepted digital NAATI certifications since 2016; no wet-ink original is required unless the receiving tribunal (AAT/court) demands sight of the paper copy. Standard turnaround is 5–7 business days, with a 48-hour urgent option. Fees are quoted per document based on length and complexity — contact +66 94 895 8999, LINE @Thainotary or Contact@thainotary.co.th. Nationwide EMS + international dispatch — call 094-895-8999 to book a slot.
Related service: NAATI translationKey facts at a glance — NAATI certified translation
- Indicative price
- –2,500 per page/document
- Turnaround
- 5–7 business days
- What you receive
- NAATI-stamped PDF plus hard copy by post
- Service coverage
- Nationwide Thailand — courier and fully online intake, no in-person visit required.
Figures above are indicative ranges; the final quote depends on page count, language pair and receiving authority.
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