Spanish to English NAATI Translation
Whether your documents come from Spain, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico or Chile, Australian authorities require a NAATI-certified English translation before they'll accept them. EzyTranslate translates all official Spanish-language documents and delivers your certified PDF within 24–48 hours for AU$69 per document.
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Why Spanish speakers need NAATI translations in Australia
No Australian government agency, employer or educational institution accepts documents in Spanish. Every non-English document submitted in Australia - whether for a visa application, licence conversion, university enrolment or skills assessment - must be translated by a NAATI-accredited translator. NAATI is the only body authorised to accredit translators in Australia, and its certification is the standard required by the Department of Home Affairs, state transport authorities, universities and professional registration bodies.
Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages globally, and Spanish-speaking communities across Australia have grown significantly. Colombians, Argentinians, Chileans, Mexicans and Spaniards are well represented among Working Holiday Visa holders, student visa applicants, skilled workers and partner visa applicants. Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth all have established Spanish-speaking communities.
An important consideration for Spanish-language translations is that document formats vary considerably across countries. A birth certificate from Argentina looks very different from one issued in Spain or Mexico. Our NAATI-accredited translators are experienced with documents from across the Spanish-speaking world and understand the formatting, terminology and legal conventions specific to each country.
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Documents vary significantly by country
This is the most important thing to know about Spanish-language translations. A Spanish birth certificate from Spain follows EU formatting standards, while an acta de nacimiento from Mexico uses an entirely different layout and includes different information. Our translators handle documents from all Spanish-speaking countries and are familiar with each country's document conventions.
Spain uses EU format
Spanish driving licences (permiso de conducir) issued after 2013 use the standardised EU credit-card format with harmonised category codes (AM, A1, A2, A, B, C1, C, D1, D, BE, etc.). Other Spanish official documents also follow EU standards, making them relatively straightforward to process. Spain issues apostilles through the Ministerio de Justicia.
Argentina uses Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores
Argentinian documents intended for use abroad must be legalised or apostilled through the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Comercio Internacional y Culto. Argentina has been a member of the Hague Apostille Convention since 2016. Argentinian birth certificates include the full names of both parents (apellido paterno and apellido materno) and may include marginal annotations.
Mexico uses SRE apostille
Mexican documents are apostilled through the Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE). Mexico has been a Hague Convention member since 1995. Mexican birth certificates (actas de nacimiento) are issued by the Registro Civil and include the CURP (Clave Única de Registro de Población), a unique identity code that appears on most official Mexican documents.
Chile and Colombia apostille processes
Chilean documents are apostilled through the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores. Chile joined the Hague Convention in 2016. Colombian documents are apostilled through the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores. Colombia has been a Hague Convention member since 2001. Colombian cedula de ciudadanía numbers appear on most official documents and are preserved in our translations.
Latin American dual-surname convention
Birth certificates from most Latin American countries include both the father's surname (apellido paterno) and the mother's surname (apellido materno) for the individual and both parents. This means a single birth certificate may contain 6 or more full names. All surnames must be accurately translated and preserved - Australian authorities need the complete legal name as it appears on the original document. Our translators never abbreviate or omit any name.
Grading system differences
Academic documents from Spanish-speaking countries use different grading scales. Spain uses 0–10 (with 5 as the passing grade), Argentina uses 0–10 (with 4 as the passing grade), Colombia uses 0–5 (with 3 as passing), Mexico uses 0–10 (with 6 as passing), and Chile uses 1–7 (with 4 as passing). Our translators note the specific scale and passing grade in the translation to help Australian assessors understand the qualifications.
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Spain - document translations for Australia
See all documents we translate for Spanish nationals, including EU-format permiso de conducir and Ministerio de Justicia police checks.
Colombia - document translations for Australia
Colombian document translations including Policía Nacional criminal records and actas de nacimiento.
Argentina - document translations for Australia
Argentinian document translations including licencia de conducir, partida de nacimiento and criminal records.
Mexico - document translations for Australia
Mexican document translations including acta de nacimiento (with CURP) and SRE-apostilled documents.
Chile - document translations for Australia
Chilean document translations for WHV holders, skilled workers and partner visa applicants.
Driver's licence translation
Full details on translating Spanish-language driving licences for Australian state transport authorities.
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