Vietnamese → English translation for Australian authorities
Vietnamese documents are usually issued as certified true copies (bản sao y) by a People's Committee or notary office. Australian authorities require an English translation of the whole certified copy, including the certification endorsement printed on the back or final page.
Key facts
| Directions handled | Into English, and English into the source language |
|---|---|
| Most requested documents | Birth certificate, household book, marriage certificate, university transcript |
| Delivery format | PDF carrying the translator's stamp, signature and statement |
| Must always match | Name spelling exactly as printed in the passport |
Documents most often translated in this pair
- Birth certificate (giấy khai sinh) and certified copies
- Household book (sổ hộ khẩu) or residence confirmation
- Marriage certificate and certificate of marital status
- Judicial record certificate (Phiếu lý lịch tư pháp số 1 or số 2)
- University diploma and academic transcript
- Identity card or citizen identification card
Names, script and dates
- Vietnamese diacritics are preserved in the reproduced original names, with the passport spelling shown alongside.
- The order of family name, middle name and given name is retained and explained where needed.
- Certification endorsements, register numbers and issuing committee names are translated in full.
- Administrative units such as xã, phường, huyện and tỉnh are translated with their level identified.
Why translations in this pair get sent back
- Sending the front of a certified copy without the certification endorsement page.
- Omitting the judicial record type, which determines what the certificate proves.
- Household book pages missing for dependants listed in the application.
- Scans where the red seal overlaps and obscures the register number.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Phiếu lý lịch tư pháp số 1 or số 2?
That depends on the receiving body. Number 2 reports a fuller history and is commonly requested for migration purposes, but the applicant should confirm which type the authority asked for before ordering it.
Is the household book still required?
Some Australian bodies still ask for residence evidence. If the household book has been replaced by an electronic residence confirmation, the confirmation document is translated instead.
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Content last reviewed: August 2026. Requirements set by receiving bodies can change; always confirm them on the authority’s own website before submitting.
Official sources you can verify
The information on this page is based on the official sources below. Reviewed August 2026. Requirements change — always confirm with the receiving authority before lodging.
- NAATI — Find a Translator (naati.com.au)Official register for verifying the certification status of a translator or interpreter.
- Department of Consular Affairs, MFA ThailandRules and procedures for legalisation of documents in Thailand.
- Department of Provincial Administration (Ministry of Interior)Civil and family registration records and certified copies.