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How to translate your overseas driver's licence in Australia
Driving in Australia with a non-English licence? Here's exactly how to get a NAATI certified translation, what it costs, how long it takes, and the rules for your state.
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Guides, tips and insights about NAATI certified translations, visa applications, and settling in Australia.
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Overseas police checks for Australian visas: how to get yours from France, Brazil, Spain, Italy and more
Applying for an Australian visa? You'll likely need a police check from every country you've lived in, and if it's not in English, a NAATI certified translation. Here's how to request yours from France, Brazil, Spain, Italy, Poland and Colombia, step by step.
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Do NAATI translations expire? The "valid to" date on the stamp, explained
Seen a "valid to" date on your NAATI stamp and wondering if your translation has an expiry date? Here's what that date actually means, when a translation stays valid forever, and the three situations where you'll genuinely need a new one.
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Police clearance certificates for your Australian visa: which countries, how to get them, and when they need translating
Almost every Australian visa application needs police certificates, and often from more than one country. Here's the 12-month rule that decides which countries you need, how the AFP check works, and when your overseas certificate needs a NAATI translation.
Working Holiday Visa
Working Holiday Visa Australia at 31-35: Germany, South Korea, Finland and Cyprus now eligible (July 2026)
Australia raised the Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) age limit from 30 to 35 for Germany, South Korea, Finland and Cyprus on 1 July 2026. Here is who qualifies, what changed in the application rules, and how to prepare your documents.
Working Holiday Visa
Australia's 1 July 2026 visa fee rise: what it means if you're moving here
Most Australian visa fees rose about 25% on 1 July 2026, roughly eight times the usual July increase. If you're moving on a working holiday visa or planning to settle here later, here's what changed and what it really costs to make the move now.
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International Driving Permit vs NAATI translation: which one do you need in Australia?
The question we get asked most about driving in Australia: does an International Driving Permit replace a NAATI translation? The honest answer depends on whether you are visiting or moving here, and the gap between the two trips up more people than you would think.
Partner visa
Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300): the fiancé visa questions couples actually ask in 2026
The subclass 300 lets you come to Australia to marry your fiancé, but couples keep asking the same hard questions before they lodge: is it worth it over a partner visa, how long does it really take now, and what counts as having met in person. Here are the answers, drawn from what people actually ask.
Resources
NAATI certified vs uncertified translation: which one do you actually need?
A NAATI certified translation is required for almost every official purpose in Australia, from visa applications to skills assessments. Here is how to tell when certification is mandatory, when an uncertified translation is fine, and what happens if you submit the wrong one.
Product update
Lower visa-pack prices, 14 new countries, and smarter PDF uploads
Cheaper NAATI visa packs (now from AU$109), 15 new Spanish-speaking countries supported, and smarter PDF uploads. Here's what we shipped at EzyTranslate this month.
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How much does a NAATI translation cost in Australia?
Wondering what you'll actually pay for a certified translation? Here's the real cost of a NAATI translation in Australia in 2026, what pushes the price up or down, and how to avoid overpaying.
Skills assessment
Skills assessment for Australia in 2026: how EA, ACS, VETASSESS and TRA actually differ
The four main skills assessment bodies in Australia (EA, ACS, VETASSESS and TRA) grade very different things in very different ways. Here's how each one works in 2026, the quirks that trip applicants up, and where NAATI translations fit in.
Skilled migration
Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate visa): the complete 2026 guide for international graduates
The 485 visa is the bridge between graduating and your next visa: full work rights, no sponsor, up to 3 years. Find out how the three streams work in 2026, the new fee, the documents you need, and where a NAATI translation is non-negotiable.
Working in Australia
Working Uber Eats in Australia: how it works, what you need, and what you actually earn
Thinking of delivering for Uber Eats in Australia? Here is how signing up actually works, the ABN and GST rules, the licence trap that catches overseas drivers, and what you can realistically earn per hour.
Skilled migration
Australia's 189 visa in 2026: What actually gets you invited
The complete 2026 guide to Australia's Skilled Independent visa. How the points test really works, what it costs, the process step by step, and the three myths that cost applicants the most time.
Travel in Australia
Campervan rental in Australia: how to compare companies, vans and prices in 2026
Thinking of renting a campervan in Australia? Here is how the real brands compare on price and van type, plus the one licence detail that trips up overseas drivers at the rental desk.
Partner visa
Partner visa 820/801: how can it go wrong, and what to do about it
Partner visa refusal rates have sat between 20 and 30 percent in recent years, and with processing times now stretching past 18 months, a lot can go wrong inside a single application. From single-named leases to disqualified sponsors and the PIC 4020 trap, here are the situations that derail applications in Australia, and how to avoid them.
Student visa
What documents do you need for a student visa (subclass 500) in Australia?
Applying for a student visa (subclass 500) means pulling together documents across enrolment, finances, English proficiency, health, and character and if any aren't in English, you'll need NAATI certified translations before lodging. Here's the full 2026 checklist, what each document needs to look like, and the mistakes that cause refusals.
Translations
What does a NAATI certified translation look like? Every stamp, seal and signature explained
A NAATI certified translation carries a specific set of stamps, signatures and identifiers that prove a credentialed translator stands behind it. Here's exactly what should appear on the page, what each element means, and how to verify it yourself in under a minute.
Skilled migration
What documents do you need for a skilled migration visa (189, 190, 491)?
Skilled migration applicants from non-English speaking countries usually need 8 to 15 NAATI translations across the Skills Assessment and visa stages. This guide covers every document you'll need for the 189, 190, and 491, which ones require a NAATI certified translation, and the mistakes that cost applicants months.
Working Holiday Visa
Which documents do you need for a Working Holiday Visa in Australia? (complete checklist)
Heading to Australia on a Working Holiday Visa? Here's the full list of documents you'll need before and after you arrive, including which ones require NAATI certified translations.
Translations
NAATI Translation: what it is, why you need it, and how to get one online
NAATI certified translations are required for almost every official process in Australia. Here's what NAATI actually means, which documents need it, and how to order one online in minutes.
Partner visa
What documents do you need for a partner visa (820/801) in Australia?
Applying for a partner visa in Australia means gathering a lot of paperwork. This guide covers every document you will need, which ones require a NAATI certified translation, and how to avoid the most common mistakes that slow applications down.
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How to convert your foreign driving licence in Australia (state-by-state guide)
Planning to drive in Australia? Here's exactly how to convert your overseas licence in every state, when you need a NAATI certified translation, and how to avoid common mistakes.
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How to get a NAATI certified translation in Australia?
A clear, step-by-step guide to NAATI certified translations in Australia: what they are, when you need them, which documents can be translated, how to get one, costs, and FAQs.