AO Translation provides Chinese police check certificate NAATI certified translation services for Australian visa, migration, PR, citizenship, skills assessment, school, employer and government submissions. The translation is completed by a suitably qualified NAATI certified translator and delivered as a PDF. Hard copies can be arranged if required.
1. What service is this?
If you need to submit a Chinese police check certificate, no criminal record certificate, notarial certificate of no criminal record, or police-issued certificate to an Australian organisation, you will usually need to provide the original document scan together with a NAATI English translation.
This service is suitable for clients who are:
- Applying for an Australian visa, PR or citizenship
- Responding to a Home Affairs request for police clearance documents
- Applying for work, school admission, skills assessment or professional registration
- Providing police clearance evidence to an Australian government department, employer, lawyer or institution
- Submitting a Chinese police check document for official review in Australia
2. Who needs this service?
You may need a Chinese police check certificate NAATI translation if your police clearance document is in Chinese and needs to be submitted to an Australian organisation.
Australian organisations may need to verify your name, date of birth, ID number, clearance period, issuing authority, issue date, stamp and certificate content.
If you have a Chinese notarial certificate of no criminal record, it can also be translated. If the document already includes an English page, whether a NAATI translation is still required depends on the receiving organisation.
3. Accepted use cases
| Use case | Suitable? |
|---|---|
| Australian visa application | Suitable for character or document requests |
| PR / migration application | Suitable for police clearance evidence |
| Australian citizenship application | Suitable when the police check document is in Chinese |
| Skills assessment / registration | Suitable, subject to the assessment body’s requirements |
| School or employer background check | Suitable for reviewing police clearance content |
| Australian court, lawyer or government submission | Suitable, subject to the receiving organisation’s requirements |
| Notarial certificate of no criminal record | Suitable for full translation of the certificate content |
Important note: A NAATI translation is an English translation of the police check certificate. It is not a new police clearance certificate and does not replace notarisation, authentication or any specific original document requirement from the receiving organisation. In most cases, you should submit both the original document scan and the NAATI English translation.
4. What document should I upload?
Please upload a clear photo or scan of your Chinese police check certificate.
Recommended uploads:
- Chinese police check certificate
- No criminal record certificate
- Notarial certificate of no criminal record, if any
- Police-issued certificate page
- Notarial certificate page, English page or attachment page, if any
- Stamp page, signature page, notes page or back page
- Passport name spelling, if the translation needs to match your passport
Photo requirements:
- Full document visible
- Clear text
- No glare or blur
- No cropped corners
- No blocked name, ID number, clearance period, issuing authority, date, stamp or certificate number
5. Turnaround time
| Service | Timeframe |
|---|---|
| Standard PDF translation | Usually delivered within 12 hours |
| Urgent service | Subject to order time and translator availability |
| Hard copy postage | Calculated separately after translation is completed |
For urgent orders, please contact our customer service team before or after placing the order.
6. Delivery format
The completed translation is delivered as a PDF by email.
Available delivery options:
- PDF electronic copy by email
- Printed hard copy by post, if required
- Additional copies available upon request
Most online visa and institution submissions can use the PDF version, but the final requirement depends on the receiving organisation.
7. Price
Chinese police check certificate NAATI translation price:
AUD 45
The price includes:
- English translation of the Chinese police check certificate
- NAATI certified translator details
- Translator declaration
- PDF electronic delivery
If the document has multiple pages, includes notarial attachments or several separate certificates, please contact us before placing the order to confirm the price. Additional postage fees may apply if a hard copy is required.
8. Important notes
A police check certificate translation should include all relevant information shown on the original document, including name, date of birth, ID number, clearance period, certificate statement, issuing authority, issue date, stamp, certificate number and notes.
For Australian visa, migration or citizenship purposes, police check documents may be subject to date and validity requirements. The NAATI translation itself does not determine whether the original certificate is still valid. Whether the document can be used depends on the receiving organisation’s requirements.
9. FAQ
Can I use a Chinese police check certificate NAATI translation for an Australian visa?
Yes. If your Chinese police check certificate, no criminal record certificate or notarial certificate of no criminal record is in Chinese, an English translation is usually required for Australian visa, migration or citizenship applications.
Does Home Affairs accept electronic NAATI translations?
Most online visa applications allow PDF documents to be uploaded through ImmiAccount. We recommend uploading both the original document scan and the NAATI translation.
My notarial certificate of no criminal record already has English. Do I still need a NAATI translation?
Some Chinese notarial certificates include an English page, but Australian organisations may still request a NAATI translation. Whether it is required depends on the receiving organisation.
Does a police check certificate NAATI translation expire?
The translation itself usually does not have a fixed expiry date. However, the original police check certificate may have validity or recency requirements, especially for visa, migration and citizenship purposes. Follow the receiving organisation’s requirements.
Do I need to send the original document?
Usually no. A clear photo or scan is enough. We will only ask for a clearer copy if the document is difficult to read.
Will the translation include stamps and the issuing authority?
Yes. The issuing authority, stamp, date, certificate number, clearance period and notes shown on the document will be translated according to the original document.
Can you translate both the police certificate and notarial attachments?
Yes. Please upload all pages that need translation. If there are multiple pages, contact us to confirm the price and turnaround time.
Can I request urgent service?
Yes. Please contact our customer service team to confirm urgent turnaround availability.
Official references:
Home Affairs Character requirements
Home Affairs Attach documents
NAATI Certification
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Last updated: August 2026 | Reviewed by Jinhong Li, NAATI Certified Translator (CPN5BW39O, Chinese ↔ English) — verifiable in the NAATI online directory.
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