Police Check Translation
Police Certificate Translation for Australia
Australian visa, partner and skilled migration applications require a police certificate from every country you have lived in for 12 months or more. If your police check is in Spanish, it must be translated by a NAATI-certified translator.
Why your police check must be translated
The Department of Home Affairs uses your police certificate as part of its character assessment. A NAATI-certified translation ensures it is accepted on the first submission and your visa is not delayed.
- Required for partner and skilled visas
- Mandatory for permanent residency
- Needed for citizenship applications
- Used in character assessments
- Required for some employer and licensing checks
- Accepted by the Department of Home Affairs
NAATI Certification
What is a NAATI Certified Translation?
NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) is the national standards body for translators in Australia. NAATI-certified translations are required for most official, government, and immigration purposes.
- Required by the Department of Home Affairs
- Accepted by universities and government agencies
- Ensures your application is not delayed or rejected
Flat rate
Instant price · Under 24-hour delivery
If your document contains multiple pages, each page is charged at $59. Your final page count is confirmed on upload before payment — no manual quote and no callback wait.
- $59 per page, shown upfront
- No manual quote — order immediately
- No waiting for a callback
- Under 24-hour delivery is standard, not a paid rush upgrade
- NAATI-certified and accepted Australia-wide
- Delivered digitally by email
Frequently asked questions
What is a police certificate called in Spanish-speaking countries?
The document required by the Department of Home Affairs is known by different names depending on your country. In Colombia it is the "Certificado Judicial" or "Antecedentes Penales" issued by the Policía Nacional. In Chile it is the "Certificado de Antecedentes" issued by the Registro Civil e Identificación. In Argentina it is the "Antecedentes Penales" issued by the Registro Nacional de Reincidencia. In Peru it is the "Certificado de Antecedentes Policiales" issued by the PNP. In Mexico it is the "Carta de No Antecedentes Penales". In Venezuela it is the "Antecedentes Penales" issued by the CICPC. Regardless of what it is called in your country, if the document is in Spanish it must be accompanied by a NAATI-certified English translation for Australian visa applications.
Which visa applications require a police certificate translation?
A NAATI-certified translation of your police certificate is required for: Partner visa (subclass 820 and 801) — required from both applicant and sponsor if they have lived overseas. Skilled visas (subclass 189, 190, 491) — required as part of the character assessment. Employer sponsored visas (subclass 482 and 186) — required for all applicants. Permanent residency and citizenship — required for all applicants who have lived in another country.
How to prepare your police certificate for translation
Before uploading, ensure you have a clear digital scan of the complete document including all stamps, signatures and official seals. All pages must be included. If your certificate has expired, you may need to obtain a new one — the Department of Home Affairs typically requires a certificate issued within 12 months of your visa application. If your document is worn or difficult to read, contact us before uploading.
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