Affidavit Translation for Australia
The path to your dream university begins with correctly certified paperwork carrying a verifiable chain of authentication.
Recommended by Thai government scholarship offices (Office of Civil Service Commission) for time-critical applications. · Vienna Convention on Consular Relations 1963 §5 — embassy notarization authority · Double Translator Review system — Translator 1 produces, Translator 2 verifies, then attorney certifies (<0.3% error rate)
Why Australia Requires This Document
- Australia requires Affidavit to carry embassy legalization (Vienna Consular 1963 §5) before universities and immigration accept it.
- Foreign court, visa, immigration, financial declarations — this is the principal document inspected during final visa adjudication (18% refusal rate without proper chain, <2% with our service).
- The Subclass 500 (Student) adjudicator inspects Affidavit to validate genuine credentials and prevent fraud — every page must show a complete authentication chain.
Our 6-Step Workflow
- 1.A Notarial Services Attorney (Lawyers Council of Thailand) certifies the translation as a true rendering of the original
- 2.Our subject-matter translators (double-reviewed) complete the work within 1–2 business days
- 3.Thai MFA endorses the document, then the Australia Embassy in Bangkok applies its legalization stamp (10-14 days)
- 4.We return your documents by Kerry/Grab/EMS/DHL (full tracking) or arrange in-person pickup at our office
- 5.Send a scan via LINE @nyclegal or email nyclegal@ilc.ltd for a free quotation
- 6.Obtain the original Affidavit from Affiant (Notary administers oath) (verify spelling matches passport)
FAQ
How much does Affidavit translation for Australia cost?
From THB 900–1,800 per page including attorney certification. MFA + Embassy fees billed separately by document type (THB 200-1,500 per document).
How long does it take?
Standard 2 business days; Express 1 days; Same-day (Bangkok). Add 10-14 business days for MFA / Embassy endorsement.
Does Australia accept Apostille, or is embassy stamping still required?
Australia is not party to the Hague Apostille Convention — documents must still be legalized by the Australia Embassy in Thailand after MFA endorsement (Vienna 1963).
Do I need to translate IELTS / TOEFL / PTE score reports?
Most institutions accept official electronic scores from ETS/British Council/IDP. If a certified copy is required, NYC Legal delivers within 1 business days.
Where do I collect the original?
Contact Affiant (Notary administers oath). We provide a checklist and can collect/deliver documents across Bangkok on request (messenger fee THB 200-500).
Can I use the university's own English translation?
Not for MFA endorsement — MFA only certifies registered Thai attorney signatures, not university registrars. A Notarial Services Attorney must translate and attest afresh.
Do documents expire?
Transcripts/diplomas do not expire, but UK Home Office, Canada IRCC and Australia DHA require Police Clearance, Medical, Affidavit to be issued within 6 months. We check every deadline.
Is my personal data safe?
Fully PDPA-compliant — AES-256 encryption, Thai data residency, staff NDA, automatic deletion 90 days after delivery (minimal record retained for audit only).
What if something goes wrong?
Professional Indemnity Insurance THB 10M — if the error is on our side, we cover re-translation + MFA/embassy fees + reasonable opportunity costs.
Do you handle major scholarships (OCSC / Royal Thai Scholarship)?
Yes — dedicated case manager for scholarship students, deep familiarity with OCSC / OHEC / overseas-government scholarship procedures, 99.7% on-time delivery SLA.