Taiwan ID Card NAATI Translation

What is a Taiwan ID card NAATI translation?

This is a NAATI-certified English translation service for Taiwan national ID cards.

It is suitable for Australian visa, migration, citizenship, banking, university, legal, government and identity verification purposes.

A Taiwan ID card usually includes the holder’s name, gender, date of birth, national ID number, household registration address, parents’ names, spouse field and reissue or replacement information on the reverse side. A NAATI English translation helps Australian organisations review identity, address, family relationship and document details.

Who needs it?

Applicants applying for an Australian visa, PR or citizenship
People submitting identity documents to Australian banks, universities, lawyers or government bodies
Partner visa, family visa, parent visa or family relationship document applicants
People who need to prove Chinese name, ID number, address or family relationship details
Anyone whose Taiwan ID card is in Chinese and needs an English version for Australian review

Accepted use cases

Use case	Common purpose	NAATI translation recommended?
Australian visa, PR and citizenship	Identity check, address, family relationship or further request documents	Recommended
Partner visa or family visa	Checking spouse, parents, names and family relationship details	Recommended
Banking, lending and legal documents	Identity verification, address evidence, legal document review	Depends on the receiving organisation
University or government submission	Admission, identity verification, formal document submission	Recommended if the document is in Chinese

What document should I upload?

Please upload complete and clear scans or photos of both sides of the Taiwan ID card. Do not crop out the name, national ID number, address, parents’ field, spouse field, reverse-side reissue information or any stamps.

Clear scan or photo of the front of the Taiwan ID card
Clear scan or photo of the back of the Taiwan ID card
A clearer image if any ID card details are blurry

Turnaround time and delivery

Taiwan ID card NAATI translations are usually delivered as a PDF electronic copy within about 12 hours. The PDF can be used for most online visa, migration, university, banking and government document submissions.
Hard copy delivery can be arranged separately if required.

Price

Taiwan ID card NAATI translation costs A$46.
The price includes NAATI-certified English translation and PDF electronic delivery.

Important notes

Both sides of the ID card should be provided to avoid incomplete translation.
A NAATI translation is a translation document. It is not notarisation, authentication or the identity document itself.
If the document is for visa, migration, citizenship, banking or legal use, submit the source document scan together with the translation according to the receiving organisation’s requirements.
If the ID card is renewed, reissued, or the address or name details change, a new translation is recommended.

FAQ

Do I need a NAATI translation for a Taiwan ID card in an Australian visa application?

If the Taiwan ID card is submitted as a Chinese identity document to the Department of Home Affairs or another Australian organisation, a NAATI English translation is usually recommended. Whether it is strictly required depends on the document checklist or receiving organisation’s requirements.

Do both sides of the Taiwan ID card need to be translated?

Yes, it is recommended to translate both sides. The reverse side may include parents, spouse, reissue or other important information that can affect identity or family relationship checks.

Can the ID card translation be used for a partner visa?

Yes. Taiwan ID card translations are commonly used for partner visa, family relationship and identity verification purposes. If a complete family relationship needs to be proved, a Taiwan household registration transcript NAATI translation may also be required.

Can an ID card translation replace a household registration transcript?

Not always. An ID card can help verify identity, address, parents or spouse details, but a household registration transcript usually provides more complete family, marriage, migration, name change and notes information. Prepare documents according to the receiving organisation’s requirements.

Can I use the electronic NAATI translation?

Most online applications can accept a PDF NAATI translation. It is best to upload both the original ID card scan and the NAATI translation. If the receiving organisation asks for a hard copy or certified copy, follow their specific requirements.

Can the English name spelling follow my passport?

Yes. To reduce name inconsistency issues, please upload your passport bio page or add a note requesting that the English spelling follows your passport.

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Official references

Last updated: August 2026 | Reviewed by Jinhong Li, NAATI Certified Translator (CPN5BW39O, Chinese ↔ English) — verifiable in the NAATI online directory.