Colombian Document Translation
Colombian Document Translation for Australia
Colombian nationals applying for Australian visas, citizenship, or official submissions must provide certified English translations of their Spanish-language documents. Trans Lingo provides NAATI-certified translations of Colombian documents accepted by the Department of Home Affairs and all Australian authorities.
Colombian documents we translate
We translate all official Colombian documents including:
- Acta de Nacimiento / Registro Civil de Nacimiento (birth certificate translation) — issued by the Registraduría Nacional del Estado Civil.
- Acta de Matrimonio (marriage certificate translation) — issued by the Registraduría Nacional del Estado Civil or a notary.
- Certificado Judicial / Antecedentes Penales (police certificate translation) — issued by the Policía Nacional de Colombia.
- Licencia de Conducción (driver licence translation) — issued by the Secretaría de Tránsito.
- Título Universitario / Acta de Grado (university degree).
- Certificado de Calificaciones / Historia Académica (academic transcript) — see diploma and academic translation.
- Pasaporte colombiano (passport).
- Cédula de Ciudadanía / Tarjeta de Identidad (national identity document).
- Certificado de Defunción (death certificate).
Colombian documents for Australian visa applications
Different Australian visas require different Colombian documents to be translated. The following are the most common:
- Partner visa (subclass 820/801): Registro Civil de Nacimiento, Acta de Matrimonio, Certificado Judicial / Antecedentes Penales, and passport. The Registro Civil de Nacimiento is required to confirm the applicant's identity. The Acta de Matrimonio confirms the relationship. The Certificado Judicial confirms character for both the applicant and sponsor.
- Student visa (subclass 500): Título Universitario, Certificado de Calificaciones, Registro Civil de Nacimiento. The Título Universitario and Certificado de Calificaciones are required by the educational institution and the Department of Home Affairs to confirm academic qualifications. The Registro Civil de Nacimiento confirms identity.
- Skilled visa (subclass 189, 190, 491): Título Universitario, Certificado de Calificaciones, Certificado Judicial, employment letters. The Título Universitario and Certificado de Calificaciones are required by the skills assessment body (such as VETASSESS, ACS or Engineers Australia). The Certificado Judicial is required for the character assessment.
- Employer sponsored visa (subclass 482, 186): employment letters, Título Universitario, Certificado Judicial. Employment letters and the Título Universitario confirm the applicant's qualifications and work history. The Certificado Judicial is required for the character assessment.
- Citizenship: Registro Civil de Nacimiento, Acta de Matrimonio, Certificado Judicial. The Registro Civil de Nacimiento confirms identity and parental relationships. The Acta de Matrimonio confirms name history where relevant. The Certificado Judicial confirms good character.
How to prepare your Colombian documents for translation
Before uploading your Colombian documents, ensure you have a clear digital scan or photo of the complete document, including all stamps, signatures, watermarks and official seals. The Registraduría Nacional del Estado Civil issues both physical and digital versions of civil documents — both are accepted for translation. If your document has multiple pages, all pages must be included. Documents do not need to be apostilled before translation for Australian immigration purposes, unless specifically requested by the receiving authority.
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