CHINESE DRIVER'S LICENCE → ENGLISH ｜ 100% ONLINE, AUSTRALIA-WIDE
Chinese Driver's Licence Translation | NAATI Certified
Your NAATI-certified English translation of a Chinese driver's licence is usually accepted by Australian road authorities, rental car companies and insurers. The standard price is A$30 per licence with completion within 24 hours.
Best Fanyi provides Australia-wide online NAATI translation of Chinese driver's licences. The fee is A$30; upload both sides and complete payment to receive the PDF within 24 hours.
- ✔Every order is completed by a NAATI Certified Translator.
- ✔Usually accepted by road authorities, rental companies and insurers.
- ✔Fixed price of A$30 per Chinese driver's licence.
- ✔Completed within 24 hours after payment.
What do you need to prepare?
Only two things: a clear photo of the front and the back of your Chinese driver's licence. Everything is done online — you do not need to mail us the original licence.
Documents required
Front of the licence: photo, name, licence number, vehicle classes and validity dates fully visible with all four corners showing. Back of the licence: the text page with vehicle class notes and records — both sides are required.
How it works
① Upload both sides and enter your email. ② Choose PDF or postal delivery and pay online. ③ Receive your translation — within 24 hours after payment, once your documents are complete.
Delivery options
PDF delivered to your email. A printed copy by post is optional. Turnaround time does not include postal transit time.
How much does it cost, and how long does it take?
A fixed A$30 per Chinese driver's licence; standard orders are completed within 24 hours after payment, once documents are clear. The fee includes translation by a NAATI Certified Translator, the translator's declaration, the NAATI digital stamp and PDF delivery.
| Delivery option | Total price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| PDF only | A$30 | PDF sent to your order email when completed |
| PDF + standard post (Australia) | A$30 | PDF plus a printed copy by free standard post |
| PDF + express post (Australia) | A$45 | PDF plus a printed copy by express post (includes A$15 express fee) |
Where can you use the translation in Australia?
The NAATI English translation is a translation of your Chinese licence, not an Australian driver's licence. Renting a car, driving on an overseas licence and applying for an Australian licence are three different situations — in each case you must also carry your valid original Chinese licence.
| Situation | What to carry | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Renting a car | Valid Chinese licence + NAATI English translation | Show both documents at pick-up; the translation cannot replace the original licence |
| Everyday driving | Valid Chinese licence + NAATI English translation | Use in line with your state or territory's current overseas licence rules |
| Applying for an Australian licence | Valid Chinese licence + NAATI English translation | Most states accept a NAATI translation; NSW is an exception and requires translations from its listed sources |
- NSW: The translation sources currently listed by the NSW Government do not include standard NAATI translations. See NSW application requirements. (Verified: 24 July 2026)
- Queensland: The Queensland Government states that an English translation by an approved NAATI translator is needed when applying with a non-English overseas licence. See Queensland overseas licence transfer. (Verified: 24 July 2026)
- Victoria: VicRoads states that a non-English licence must be translated by a NAATI-recognised translator or an appropriate consulate in Australia. See VicRoads translation guidance. (Verified: 24 July 2026)
- Translator credentials: You can read about the current certification system on the NAATI certification page and verify the translator against the details on your final translation.
Do you need to give us your English name spelling?
No. You do not need to provide an English spelling of your name to place an order.
- If you already use a specific English spelling on other documents (bank cards, visa paperwork, university records), write it in the order notes so your translation matches.
- If you leave it blank, the translator follows the standard pinyin spelling shown on your licence.
- The email you enter on the order is where your PDF is delivered.
How do you order online?
Three steps, fully online: upload, pay, receive.
- 1UploadUpload the front and back of your licence and enter your email.
- 2Choose & payChoose PDF or postal delivery and pay securely by Stripe.
- 3ReceiveReceive your PDF within the confirmed timeframe; posted copies follow by your chosen method.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Chinese driver's licence translation cost?
A fixed A$30 per licence. Both the PDF-only option and PDF with free standard post in Australia total A$30; PDF with express post totals A$45.
How much does it cost, and how fast can it be completed?
A standard order is A$30 per licence and is completed within 24 hours after payment, once your documents are complete. If documents need to be re-submitted, timing starts once everything is complete.
Do I have to upload both sides of my licence?
Yes. We need complete, clear photos or scans of both the front and the back of your Chinese driver's licence, with all corners, text, photo and records legible.
Can I use the translation to rent a car in Australia?
Yes. Show your valid original Chinese licence together with the NAATI English translation at pick-up — the translation cannot replace the original licence.
Can I use the translation to apply for a NSW driver's licence?
The translation sources currently listed by the NSW Government do not include standard NAATI translations, so prepare your documents according to NSW's own requirements. Most other states generally accept a NAATI English translation when you apply for a local licence.
Does translating my licence give me an Australian driver's licence?
No. The NAATI translation is an English rendering of your Chinese licence — it is not an Australian licence and does not replace the original. Carry both when driving or renting; to obtain an Australian licence you must apply separately under your state's process.
Can a NAATI translation replace my original Chinese licence?
No. The translation explains the Chinese content of your licence in English. You must still carry a valid original Chinese licence and follow the current rules of your state or territory.
Have your licence photos ready?
Upload the front and back of your Chinese driver's licence, choose your delivery option and pay online. Standard orders are completed within 24 hours;
Related Driver Licence Information
Driving in Western Australia? See visitor, resident and NAATI translation rules for using a Chinese licence in Perth and WA.