Colombian Police Certificate Translation
Colombian Police Certificate Translation Australia
If you are applying for an Australian visa, citizenship, or another official submission, your Colombia police certificate (Certificado Judicial / Antecedentes Penales) 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 Judicial / Antecedentes Penales?
A Colombian police certificate — Certificado Judicial or Antecedentes Penales — is issued by the Policía Nacional de Colombia. It states whether the holder has any outstanding criminal record in Colombia and is the standard character document used in international visa and migration applications. The certificate carries the official seal and signature of the issuing authority and is typically issued in a single page.
Issuing authority: Policía Nacional de Colombia.
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 Colombia, 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 Colombia police certificate is commonly required for the following Australian visa pathways:
- Partner visa: Required for the character assessment of both applicant and sponsor on partner visas (subclass 820/801 and 309/100).
- 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
Upload a clear, complete colour scan of the full official certificate, including the header, body text, verification code or QR code, and the signature of the issuing officer. Ensure the certificate is current — generally issued within 12 months of your visa application date. Do not submit screenshots or partial captures, as the translator must certify the complete original document.
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