Timeframe
In most cases, we can finalise your legal translation within the same day. However, standard processing usually takes 1–2 working days.
Purposes & Requesting Agencies
Immigration & Visa Applications
Department of Home Affairs
- Required when lodging visa, permanent residency, or citizenship applications that include medical assessments.
- Used to verify health examination results, pre-existing medical conditions, or fitness to travel.
- May be requested for health waiver assessments or to support carer or medical treatment visas.
Character, Health & Background Checks
Department of Home Affairs
- To confirm medical history and meet health requirement criteria under the Migration Regulations.
Panel Physicians / Bupa Medical Visa Services
- May request translated specialist reports or diagnostic test results for visa-related health examinations.
Insurance & Compensation Claims
Private Health Insurers / Life & Travel Insurance Companies
- To assess claims related to illness, injury, or disability.
- To verify medical diagnosis, hospitalisation records, or treatment outcomes.
WorkCover / State-based Workers’ Compensation Authorities
- When submitting work-related injury or illness claims supported by foreign medical documentation.
Pension, Superannuation & Benefit Entitlements
Centrelink (Services Australia)
- To verify medical evidence for Disability Support Pension (DSP), Carer Payment, or Mobility Allowance.
Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA)
- When establishing service-related injury or health claims for veterans or dependants.
Legal & Court Matters
Family Court of Australia / Federal Circuit and Family Court
- If medical reports are relevant to custody, guardianship, or capacity issues.
Solicitors / Notaries / Insurance Lawyers
- For personal injury, medical negligence, estate planning, or guardianship proceedings requiring translated medical evidence.
Education & Professional Registration
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- For overseas-trained doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals submitting medical records or fitness-to-practice documents.
Universities & Training Providers
- When recognising prior medical training, health qualifications, or immunisation records for enrolment.
Employment & Occupational Health
Government Departments & Defence-related Employers
- To confirm fitness for duty, medical history, or immunisation status for employment in sensitive roles.
Private Employers / Corporate Health Providers
- For positions requiring medical clearance or proof of health condition management.
Important Notes
Before applying, we recommend contacting the requesting agency for specific instructions regarding translations.
If the translation is used for a court proceeding, the translation should follow the Official Translation Guide and Best Practices for the Translation of Official and Legal Documents, within which page alignment, meaning one source text page to one target text page, is of paramount importance.
Useful Links
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You can easily place an order online for a NAATI Certified Translation by following the steps below.
Hardcopy Options
Most government and commercial agencies accept electronic NAATI certified translations. However, if you require a printed original hardcopy, please request this when placing your order.
Delivery Options:
- Option 1 – Regular Post: Free of charge. Secure in most cases but not trackable.
- Option 2 – Registered Post ($12): Recommended. A tracking code will be provided once your mail is posted.
- Option 3 – Express Post ($15): For faster delivery.
Note: Hardcopy delivery fees must be paid upfront.
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