What details does the translation cover?
A Taiwan military discharge certificate may include the holder’s name, date of birth, identity details, service branch, rank, service period, discharge date, issuing authority, official seals and notes. A NAATI English translation helps Australian organisations review military service records, identity details and document information.
Who needs it?
- Applicants applying for an Australian visa, PR or skilled migration
- Applicants who need to explain military service records or background information to the Department of Home Affairs
- Applicants submitting documents to a skills assessment authority, university, employer or government body
- People whose document includes service branch, rank, service period or discharge date and needs English review
- Anyone whose Taiwan military discharge certificate or service record is in Chinese and needs certified English translation
Accepted use cases
| Use case | Common purpose | NAATI translation recommended? |
|---|---|---|
| Australian visa, PR and migration | Military service records, background information, identity review | Recommended |
| Skilled migration or skills assessment | Supporting resume, service history or background evidence | Depends on the authority’s requirements |
| University, employer or government submission | Identity review, background check, formal document submission | Recommended if the document is in Chinese |
| Legal or administrative use | Military service fact, discharge date, document explanation | Depends on the receiving organisation |
What document should I upload?
Upload a clear scan or photo of every page of your Taiwan military discharge certificate, discharge order or service record, including any back with seals or notes.
Important notes
- If a military discharge certificate, discharge order or service record is in Chinese, an English translation is usually recommended when submitted to an Australian organisation.
- A NAATI translation is a translation document. It is not notarisation, authentication or verification of document authenticity.
- If the document is used for an Australian visa, migration or skills assessment, keep the original source document scan with the translation.
- Whether the military discharge certificate translation is required depends on the Department of Home Affairs, skills assessment authority or receiving organisation’s requirements.
FAQ
How do I get an English version of my Taiwan discharge certificate?
The discharge certificate (退伍令) is issued in Chinese. An English version for Australian use is a NAATI-certified translation of your existing document. Send a clear scan or photo of the certificate. The PDF is usually delivered within about 12 hours for a clear standard document.
Do you translate both 退伍令 and 退伍證明?
Yes. We translate Taiwan military discharge orders, discharge certificates and service record documents when the source is in Chinese.
Do I need a NAATI translation for an Australian visa?
If your visa checklist or request letter asks for your Chinese-language discharge certificate, provide the English translation with the source document. Follow the specific translator and document instructions for your application.
How much does it cost and how long does it take?
This Product lists A$65 for the English translation and PDF delivery. A clear standard document is usually delivered in about 12 hours. Confirm any urgent timing or printed-copy arrangement before ordering.
Can I submit the PDF translation online?
You can use the PDF where the receiving organisation accepts electronic translations. Check its document instructions and keep a scan of your original certificate.
Should the name spelling match my passport?
Yes. Provide the exact passport spelling in the order notes if you want it used in the translation.
Related NAATI translation services
If you also need other Taiwan documents translated for Australian use, you may find these related services helpful:
- Taiwan ID card NAATI translation
- Taiwan driver licence NAATI translation
- Taiwan birth certificate NAATI translation
- Request a written quote for Taiwan household registration translation
- View more Taiwan document NAATI translation services
Official references
Last updated: August 2026 | Reviewed by Jinhong Li, NAATI Certified Translator (CPN5BW39O, Chinese ↔ English) — verifiable in the NAATI online directory.
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