Do I have to visit the office?

No. Send originals by EMS or book a Bangkok pickup; completed documents are returned by domestic post or international courier.

What does the Naati fee include?

Professional service fee, government fees at official rates, domestic EMS, and international courier where applicable — each listed separately in the quote.

What do you need to start Naati?

A photo or scan of the original plus the destination country and receiving authority. We review it free of charge and reply with the shortest valid routing.

Will the Naati result be accepted abroad?

It depends on the destination. Hague Convention member states accept an apostille directly; non-member states need an additional embassy legalization step.

Naati

Most delays in "Naati" matters come from re-filing, not from the work itself. Our NAATI-Certified Translation for Australia team therefore verifies destination requirements first and only then walks the file through the accepted sequence. We handle files from Bangkok, upcountry, and overseas clients working through a power of attorney. The handling team includes attorneys registered as Notarial Services Attorneys with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, translators recognized by the Ministry of Justice, and consular liaison officers. The written quote lists the professional fee, official government rates with no markup, and shipping at cost — no hidden extras — under either a standard 5-7 business day or a rush 1-3 business day schedule.

Naati — service overview

Most delays in "Naati" matters come from re-filing, not from the work itself. Our NAATI-Certified Translation for Australia team therefore verifies destination requirements first and only then walks the file through the accepted sequence.
We handle files from Bangkok, upcountry, and overseas clients working through a power of attorney. The handling team includes attorneys registered as Notarial Services Attorneys with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, translators recognized by the Ministry of Justice, and consular liaison officers.
The written quote lists the professional fee, official government rates with no markup, and shipping at cost — no hidden extras — under either a standard 5-7 business day or a rush 1-3 business day schedule.

Naati document checklist

Original document required for Naati (or a freshly issued certified copy within its validity window)
Copy of national ID or passport, signed and dated as a true copy
Power of attorney (if a representative will handle it) with a 30 THB revenue stamp
Destination details: country, receiving authority, purpose, and required deadline

Step-by-step process for Naati

1. Send scanned copies of the Naati source documents via LINE/email for a free initial review.
2. We confirm eligibility and issue a written quote with a committed turnaround.
3. You deliver originals to our office (or book a Bangkok pickup) and pay a 50% deposit.
4. We translate, certify, and submit to each Thai authority in the order the destination accepts.
5. Final documents are scanned and emailed for your review before physical dispatch.
6. We ship by EMS domestically and DHL/FedEx internationally, with tracking numbers.

Naati: how long and how much

Standard turnaround for Naati: 5-7 business days from receipt of complete originals.
Rush turnaround: 1-3 business days (rush surcharge applies).
Government fees are charged at official rates with no markup.
Domestic EMS at Thailand Post rates; international DHL/FedEx at actual weight-based rates.

Re-filing triggers in Naati matters

Using a translator without an official seal — the MFA and embassies will not accept it, and the chain restarts.
Skipping MFA legalization before the embassy step — this costs multiple trips and several weeks.
Submitting an uncertified photocopy instead of the original — the receiving office will not review it and you rejoin the queue.
Originals outside the validity window — many destinations require documents issued within 3-6 months. Confirm with the receiving authority first.

FAQ

Do I have to visit the office?: No. Send originals by EMS or book a Bangkok pickup; completed documents are returned by domestic post or international courier.
What does the Naati fee include?: Professional service fee, government fees at official rates, domestic EMS, and international courier where applicable — each listed separately in the quote.
What do you need to start Naati?: A photo or scan of the original plus the destination country and receiving authority. We review it free of charge and reply with the shortest valid routing.
Will the Naati result be accepted abroad?: It depends on the destination. Hague Convention member states accept an apostille directly; non-member states need an additional embassy legalization step.

NAATI Certified Translation — Practitioner Guide for Australia

Editorial photograph of a NAATI translator reviewing a Thai-to-English translation — Editorial illustration (AI-generated, editorially reviewed — no real persons or brand logos depicted).

Regulatory & Standards Citations

NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) — Code of Ethics & Code of Conduct (2022 revision) [source]
Department of Home Affairs, Australia — Form 1023 / Form 80 translation requirements — 'certified by a NAATI-accredited translator' [source]
Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth) — Schedule 1 Part 1 — evidence of identity in English [source]

Common Pitfalls (From Field Experience)

Using a 'NAATI' translator with no CPN — verify via naati.com.au/online-directory before paying.
Removing or cropping the NAATI stamp during scanning voids the translation.
Partial translation — Home Affairs requires the entire document including stamps and seals.
Confusing generic 'certified' with 'NAATI Certified' — only NAATI is accepted by DHA.

Decision Tree

ใช้เอกสารกับ Department of Home Affairs / AHPRA / VETASSESS?: Yes → ต้อง NAATI Certified Translator เท่านั้น; No → อาจใช้ 'certified' translator อื่นได้ตามผู้รับ
เอกสารมีตราครุฑไทย / ลายเซ็นดิจิทัล?: Yes → ต้องแปลรวมและระบุ 'Digital signature verified' ในหมายเหตุนักแปล; No → แปลรวมตราประทับตามปกติ

Options Compared

Option	Best for	Timeline	Cost (THB)
NAATI Certified Translator (Thai↔English)	Visa, AHPRA, VETASSESS, university	1–3 วันทำการ	600–1,200 / หน้า
NAATI Recognised Practising Interpreter (CCL/PTE)	การสอบ CCL 5 คะแนน / วีซ่า PR	จองล่วงหน้า 2–4 สัปดาห์	4,000–8,000 / เซสชัน

NAATI certified translation (for Australia)

Translation by a NAATI-certified practitioner with stamp and practitioner number, accepted by the Department of Home Affairs, universities and Australian government agencies.

Indicative service fee: THB 1,300 – THB 2,500
Typical turnaround: 1–3 working days

What you receive

Translation with NAATI stamp and practitioner number
Digitally signed PDF
Printed set shipped in Thailand or worldwide

Documents to prepare

Clear colour scans of all pages
Passport name spelling
Name of the receiving Australian agency

Official source: NAATI — National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters · Last reviewed: 2026-08-02

MFA Consular Affairs legalisation fees are THB 200 per stamp (standard) and THB 400 per stamp (express). These are government fees, separate from our service fee.

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General information for document planning only — not legal advice for an individual matter. Government fees and processing times may change; verify with the relevant authority before filing. We do not guarantee any authority's decision.

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