Chilean Police Certificate Translation
Chilean Police Certificate Translation Australia
If you are applying for an Australian visa, citizenship, or another official submission, your Chile police certificate (Certificado de Antecedentes para Fines Especiales) must be accompanied by a NAATI-certified English translation. Trans Lingo provides NAATI-certified translations accepted by the Department of Home Affairs and all Australian authorities, delivered as a certified PDF within 24 hours.
What is a Certificado de Antecedentes para Fines Especiales?
The Chilean police certificate is the Certificado de Antecedentes para Fines Especiales, issued by the Registro Civil e Identificación. The Fines Especiales version is the official certificate used for international purposes such as visa applications and is distinct from the internal version used within Chile. It states whether the holder has any criminal record and carries the seal of the Registro Civil.
Issuing authority: Registro Civil e Identificación de Chile.
Why your police certificate needs NAATI certification for Australia
The Department of Home Affairs and other Australian authorities only accept translations produced by a NAATI-certified translator. A standard translation, a notarised translation from Chile, or a translation produced by an uncertified bilingual speaker will be rejected, even if accurate. Every Trans Lingo translation is completed by a NAATI-certified translator and includes the certification statement, translator stamp, and NAATI number required for Australian official use. If you are lodging against a short deadline, our express Spanish translation service delivers the same certified document in under 24 hours at the same $59 per page.
Which Australian visas require this translation?
A NAATI-certified translation of your Chile police certificate is commonly required for the following Australian visa pathways:
- Partner visa: Required for the character assessment of applicant and sponsor on partner visa applications.
- Skilled visa: Required for the character assessment on subclass 189, 190 and 491 skilled visa applications.
- Employer sponsored visa: Required for the character assessment on subclass 482 and 186 employer-sponsored visa applications.
How to prepare your police certificate for translation
Request the certificate online through registrocivil.cl, in person at any Registro Civil office, or through a Chilean consulate if you are already abroad. Upload the original digital PDF or a clear scan of the printed certificate including the verification code. Ensure the certificate is current — generally within 12 months of your visa application date.
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