The short answer
NAATI-certified translation in Australia typically costs between $55 and $120 per page depending on the provider, the document type, and the turnaround time. Trans Lingo charges $59 per page for NAATI-certified Spanish to English translations, with standard delivery within 24 hours.
What counts as one page?
A standard page for translation pricing purposes is generally considered to be approximately 250 words of source text. Most civil documents — birth certificates, marriage certificates, and police clearance certificates — are 1 to 2 pages. Academic transcripts and employment records may be longer because they include subject tables, grades, and detailed employment history.
What affects the cost of a NAATI translation?
Several factors influence pricing:
- Document length — longer documents cost more because they require more translation work. Pricing is per page, so a 3-page academic transcript costs more than a 1-page birth certificate.
- Turnaround time — some providers charge a premium for same-day or urgent delivery. Trans Lingo's standard 24-hour delivery is included in the base price of $59 per page.
- Document complexity — highly technical documents such as court judgements or medical records may attract higher rates due to specialist terminology.
- Language pair — Spanish to English is one of the most common language pairs in Australia, which means competitive pricing compared to less common languages.
How much does it cost to translate common documents?
Typical costs at $59 per page:
- Birth certificate (1 page): $59
- Marriage certificate (1 page): $59
- Police clearance certificate (1 page): $59
- Driver licence (1 page, front and back): $59
- Diploma or degree certificate (1–2 pages): $59–$118
- Academic transcript (2–5 pages): $118–$295
- Passport bio page (1 page): $59
Do you need to pay for an apostille as well?
An apostille and a NAATI-certified translation are different things. An apostille is an official government stamp that verifies a document's authenticity for use in countries that are part of the Hague Convention. The Department of Home Affairs does not generally require an apostille on foreign documents submitted for Australian visa purposes — a NAATI-certified translation of the original document is sufficient in most cases. Always confirm requirements at homeaffairs.gov.au or with a registered migration agent before lodging.
Is it worth paying more for a faster turnaround?
For most visa applications, a 24-hour turnaround is adequate. If your visa application has a specific urgent deadline, confirm the delivery time before ordering. Trans Lingo's 24-hour delivery is the standard rate — no surcharge for next-day delivery, so most applicants do not need to pay a premium tier.
How many documents do most people need translated?
For a partner visa application, applicants typically need to translate 3 to 6 documents — commonly a birth certificate, marriage certificate, and police clearance certificate for both the applicant and the sponsor. For a skilled visa, documents commonly include a degree certificate, academic transcript, and police clearance certificate. The total cost depends on the number and length of documents required for your specific visa type. For a fuller breakdown by visa, see the partner visa documents guide, the Partner visa category, or the Skilled visa category in the Visa Hub.