Get certified translations for documents commonly required by New Zealand government agencies, education providers, employers and other organisations.
Translations may be required when documents submitted to New Zealand organisations are not in English. Requirements vary according to the organisation and application.
Customers commonly need translations for:
We can prepare translations for documents being submitted for New Zealand immigration, education, licensing, legal and other purposes. Customers should check the receiving organisation's current requirements for their particular application.
Immigration New Zealand, NZQA, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, New Zealand courts and the Department of Internal Affairs are independent organisations. Mention of them does not mean endorsement, approval or affiliation.
People often need translations when supporting documents for a New Zealand visa or immigration application are not in English. This can include visitor visas, work visas, student visas, residence applications, partnership and family applications, and related documentation.
Common documents include birth certificates, marriage certificates, identity documents, academic records, employment documents and other supporting personal papers. Police and medical certificates can have separate translation rules.
Immigration New Zealand’s requirements depend on the visa or application type. Not every application requires a certified translation, and no translation service can promise that a document will be accepted for a particular application. Check the current instructions for your visa type.
Read Immigration New Zealand’s guidance on English translations (independent official resource).
Get a Quote for Your DocumentsThe New Zealand Society of Translators and Interpreters (NZSTI) is the professional association representing translators and interpreters in New Zealand. When a receiving organisation specifies translator or certification requirements, those requirements should be checked before ordering.
Our service is led by an NZSTI Accredited Practitioner. This is an individual professional credential. It is not a claim that the business is accredited, certified, approved or endorsed by NZSTI.
Visit the NZSTI website for information about the professional association (independent official resource).
Send a clear scan or photo securely through the online form.
We review the document and confirm the price and turnaround.
A suitably qualified translator prepares and reviews the translation.
Receive the completed translation electronically, with physical delivery available where offered.
Certified translations prepared to the specification requested for your documents.
An individual professional credential. NZSTI does not endorse this business.
Upload scans or photos through the secure online form. Documents are handled confidentially.
Standard and urgent options are available. Timing is confirmed with your quote.
An established online service assisting customers in New Zealand and Australia.
Translation is available in more than 100 languages, including those commonly requested in New Zealand.
Order from anywhere in New Zealand without visiting an office.
See the price and turnaround before you confirm the order.
High-demand languages for New Zealand customers include:
This is an online service. Customers throughout New Zealand can request a quote and order a translation without visiting an office.
We regularly assist people in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, Dunedin, Palmerston North, Napier/Hastings, Queenstown and other locations across the country.
A certified translation is a professionally prepared translation accompanied by a statement from the translator or translation service confirming that it is a true and accurate translation of the original document. The exact form of certification needed depends on the organisation receiving the document.
It depends on the visa or application type. Immigration New Zealand often requires English translations of documents that are not in English. Residence applications generally need certified translations. Visitor visa translations currently follow different rules, and police and medical certificates have their own requirements. Check INZ’s current instructions for your application.
The receiving organisation decides who may translate a document and whether certification is required. We can prepare translations for New Zealand immigration, education, licensing, legal and other purposes. You should confirm the current requirements for your particular application before ordering.
Yes, NAATI-certified translations can be provided where that credential is requested. NAATI is Australia’s national standards and certification body for translators and interpreters. Not every New Zealand application requires a NAATI-certified translation.
We translate commonly requested documents including passports, birth and marriage certificates, driver licences, academic transcripts, degrees and diplomas, and other personal, legal, educational and business documents. Upload your documents for a quote if you are unsure.
Price depends on the language, document type, length and how quickly you need the translation. Upload your documents through Get a Quote for a clear cost before you proceed.
Turnaround depends on the document and language. Standard and urgent options are available. The quote will confirm timing before you order.
Yes. A clear scan or photograph is usually enough to start. Original physical documents do not need to be posted to us.
We can translate academic transcripts, degrees and related educational documents that customers often submit for qualification assessment. NZQA is an independent organisation. Check NZQA’s current document requirements for your application.
Yes. We translate overseas driver licences. Licensing rules are set by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and can vary. Check the current requirements for your situation.
Yes. You can request a quote or place an order online from anywhere in New Zealand. No office visit is required.
Completed translations are supplied electronically. A physical copy can be arranged where that option is offered. Ask when you request your quote if you need a hard copy.
Upload your documents for a clear quote and turnaround estimate.
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Online translation service for customers throughout New Zealand.
