Founded in Sydney in 2014, Best Fanyi provides NAATI-certified translations for a wide range of documents. Our translations are commonly accepted by the Department of Home Affairs, driver licensing authorities, courts and universities. Common documents start from A$30, with delivery within 24 business hours after payment. Customers across Sydney and Australia can order entirely online.
What do I need to order a translation?
You only need clear images of your documents. The process takes three simple steps, and the completed PDF is delivered by email without an in-person appointment or sending the original document.
What to provide
- Clear document photos or scans in JPG, PNG or PDF format
- English name spelling that matches the passport
- A delivery address if a printed copy is required
How it works
- Step 1: choose the document type and upload images
- Step 2: enter the required details and pay
- Step 3: receive and check the translation
Delivery options
- PDF by email with a verifiable NAATI QR-code stamp
- Optional printed copy by standard or express post
Four common translation needs in Sydney
NAATI-certified translations are frequently needed for transport, study, immigration and legal matters in Sydney.
Driver licensing and vehicle matters
A Chinese driver licence translated into English may be used for licensing and related vehicle matters with Service NSW. See our Chinese driver licence translation service.
University applications
Applications to the University of Sydney, UNSW, UTS and other institutions may require English translations of Chinese graduation certificates, degree certificates and academic transcripts. Check the document translation price list and allow time before the application deadline.
Partner visas, permanent residence and citizenship
Chinese documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates and identity cards generally need an English translation when submitted to the Department of Home Affairs. A PDF can commonly be uploaded directly to ImmiAccount.
Court and legal documents
Chinese supporting documents required by Sydney courts and law firms can be translated by a NAATI-certified translator and supplied with a translator declaration. Contact us first to confirm the document and language direction.
Which documents can be translated?
These are among the documents most frequently ordered by Sydney customers. All translations are completed by NAATI-certified translators with published prices.
- Driver licence translationLicences from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Japan into English
- Chinese birth certificate translationCommonly used for visas, enrolment and citizenship
- Chinese marriage certificate translationFor partner visas, permanent residence and citizenship
- Chinese identity card translationFor tax, property and other administrative matters
- Taiwan document translationHousehold registration transcripts, identity cards and discharge certificates
- Document translation price listPrices and turnaround times for all listed documents
How much do Sydney translation services cost?
Common documents have fixed prices of A$30–80 with no hidden fees and are delivered within 24 business hours after payment. A 2–6 hour urgent service may be available for selected documents, subject to translator availability.
Prices and turnaround times for each document are published on our document translation price list. The price includes translation by a NAATI-certified translator, a translator declaration, a NAATI digital stamp and PDF delivery. Standard postage within Australia is included for many standard documents; express postage generally costs an additional A$15.
Which Sydney suburbs do you serve?
The service is entirely online, so customers can order from Sydney CBD, Chinatown, Haymarket, Burwood, Auburn, Epping, Eastwood, Hurstville, Chatswood, Mascot, Rhodes, Parramatta and every other Sydney suburb.
Electronic translations are delivered by email anywhere in Australia. Printed translations are posted with Australia Post and usually arrive within 1–3 business days in Sydney. Customers in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and other Australian cities follow the same online process.
Urgent orders: Sydney customers may request a 2–6 hour service for selected documents. Please contact us before payment to confirm translator availability.
How should I choose a translation service in Sydney?
Check three things: whether the translator’s credentials can be verified on the NAATI website, whether prices are published and whether turnaround times are clearly stated.
- Verifiable credentials: NAATI certification applies to an individual translator and language direction. Credentials can be checked on the NAATI website. Best Fanyi was founded in Sydney in 2014, and each translation is completed by a NAATI-certified translator and includes a translator declaration.
- Published prices: our price list shows the price before you order, with no hidden fees.
- Clear turnaround times: standard service is 24 business hours and urgent service is 2–6 hours where available.
Frequently asked questions
How much does translation cost in Sydney?
Common documents have fixed prices of A$30–80, with delivery within 24 business hours after payment and no hidden fees. The price and turnaround time for each document are published on our document translation price list so you can check before ordering.
Do I need an in-person appointment in Sydney?
No. Best Fanyi was founded in Sydney in 2014 and now provides the entire service online. Upload document images, pay online and receive the translation by email. You do not need to send the original document, and a printed copy can be ordered by post if required.
How long does a printed translation take to arrive in Sydney?
Printed translations are sent with Australia Post and usually arrive within 1–3 business days in Sydney. Standard postage within Australia is included for many standard documents, while express postage generally costs an additional A$15. If the matter is urgent, many organisations accept the PDF first.
Does Service NSW accept NAATI-certified translations?
Translations issued by NAATI-certified translators are commonly accepted by Service NSW, the Department of Home Affairs, courts and universities. Requirements can change, so check the receiving organisation’s current instructions before submission.
How can I verify a translator’s NAATI credentials?
NAATI certification applies to an individual translator and language direction. You can verify credentials in the practitioner directory on the NAATI website. Our translations are completed by translators with current certification for the relevant language direction and include a translator declaration and NAATI digital stamp.
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Last updated: 27 August 2026 | Content reviewed by the Best Fanyi NAATI-certified translator team