Employer Reference Letter (notarised) → 🇦🇺 Australia
Visa / licensing: Subclass 482 / 186 · Translation: English (NAATI)
Applicants pursuing Subclass 482 TSS in Australia rely on the Employer Reference Letter (notarised) to evidence Thai employment history before the destination authority will issue a permit.
End-to-end accountability with direct courier delivery to destination employers, universities and professional councils.
Why Australia relies on this document: Non-Hague; full legalisation + NAATI translation mandatory.
End-to-end timeline for Australia: request Employer Reference Letter (notarised) (2-5 days) → English (NAATI) certified translation → MFA → สถานทูตออสเตรเลีย attestation (THB 2,400-3,200)
Primary visa / licensing pathways: Subclass 482 TSS, Subclass 186 ENS, 189/190 Skilled, AHPRA registration
How it works
- 1
Requirements check
Compare destination authority's current requirements against the latest format of Employer Reference Letter (notarised).
- 2
Request Employer Reference Letter (notarised)
Filed via power of attorney; turnaround 2-5 days.
- 3
Translate to English (NAATI)
Translator listed by destination authority or MFA; vocational glossary applied.
- 4
MFA legalisation
Chaeng Wattana — 2-3 working days.
- 5
สถานทูตออสเตรเลีย attestation
Fee approximately THB 2,400-3,200
- 6
Delivery
Tracked DHL to your Australia employer / council / university.
Frequently asked questions
Does Australia accept Apostille?
No — full embassy chain via สถานทูตออสเตรเลีย is required.
Required translation language?
English (NAATI)
Primary visa?
Subclass 482 / 186
End-to-end time in Thailand?
7-14 working days for a standard dossier.