Notary + NAATI for Australian Migration
GSM 189/190/491 · Partner Visa 820/309 · Skilled Sponsored 482 · Student 500
Who needs Notary + NAATI for Australian Migration?
PR / partner visa applicants, EOI candidates, nurses/engineers/accountants needing Skills Assessment
Document Checklist
Birth Certificate
NAATI Translation + Notary
Marriage Certificate
NAATI Translation + Notary (Partner Visa)
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
From Royal Thai Police + NAATI + Notary
Degree + Transcript
For Skills Assessment · NAATI + Notary
Employment Statement + Payslips
≥12 months · NAATI + Notary
Household Registration
NAATI + Notary
Photo Statutory Declaration (Form 888)
Notary or JP (Partner Visa evidence)
Why Australian visas need NAATI + Notary
The Department of Home Affairs (DIBP) instrument IMMI 15/084 mandates translations from a NAATI-accredited translator, and key documents (Birth/Marriage/PCC/Skills) require Notary Public on top. NYC Legal provides NAATI Level 3 Thai↔English translation and handles 1,800+ Australia cases per year.
GSM 189/190/491 — Skilled Migration
File EOI via SkillSelect + Skills Assessment matched to occupation (VETASSESS, ACS, Engineers Australia, ANMAC). Every occupation needs Notary + NAATI for: Transcript + Employment Letter + PCC + Birth Certificate. We provide Pathway Consultation to pick the occupation + state with the strongest odds.
Partner Visa 820/309
Prove Genuine Relationship via: Marriage Certificate + Notary + NAATI · Photo Album + Statutory Declaration (Form 888) from two witnesses (Notary or JP) · Joint Bank/Property Statement · Travel History. We draft the Statutory Declaration ready-to-notarise.
Student 500 + Working Holiday 462
Student 500: Transcript + Degree + Financial Statement + Sponsor Letter + GTE Statement — all Notary + NAATI. Working Holiday 462: Passport + Financial Capacity + Notary; no sponsor needed.
After Apostille 28 Feb 2027 for Australia
Australia is a Hague member. Thai documents after 28 Feb 2027 will use Apostille instead of Consular Legalisation — saves 5-10 days and quoted on request. But translation still MUST be NAATI (Apostille does not replace NAATI).
Process
- 1
Assess Visa Class + Occupation
We match with Skills Assessment Body + personalised checklist
- 2
Gather source documents
From Thai govt — we help obtain PCC and certified copies
- 3
NAATI Translation + Notary + Apostille/MFA
5-7 business days
- 4
Upload ImmiAccount / DIBP
Or via our Migration Agent partner
Common Destinations
FAQ
How does NAATI differ from a general Certified Translator?
NAATI (Australia) assigns an accreditation number DIBP can verify. Non-NAATI translators are not accepted. Google Translate / non-NAATI are prohibited for visas.
Is a PCC issued by Royal Thai Police valid forever?
PCCs for Australia are valid 12 months. If your visa filing runs past 12 months, obtain a fresh PCC. We can re-order (7-14 business days).
How many Form 888s does Partner Visa need?
2-4 recommended, each from a different witness who has known the couple ≥1 year. Form 888 must be signed before a JP or Notary.
How fast can we respond to DIBP RFI?
Standard 28 days. We offer Express 48-72h for RFI response, +50% surcharge.
Typical total cost?
GSM 189/190: quoted on request. Partner: quoted on request. Student 500: quoted on request. DIBP fees are separate (AUD 4,240-8,850).