Korean to English certified translation
We translate Korean documents into English for visa, licence, study and working holiday applications in Australia. A NAATI-certified translator checks and certifies each translation with their digital stamp, and you receive the PDF by email.
$69 per page in 24 h · $139 per page in 1 h (8am–8pm, Monday to Saturday, Sydney time)
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- NAATI-certified translator
- Certified PDF by email
- Any language into English
- Express 8am–8pm, Monday to Saturday, Sydney time
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Visa and citizenship
Victoria licence transfer
Queensland licence transfer
Western Australia licence transfer
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Korean documents we translate
| Document | In Korean | Often used for |
|---|---|---|
| Family relation certificate | 가족관계증명서 | Visa (family details, parents) |
| Basic certificate | 기본증명서 | Visa, citizenship (birth details) |
| Marriage relation certificate | 혼인관계증명서 | Partner visa |
| Criminal record certificate | 범죄경력회보서 | Visa character requirements |
| Driver licence | 운전면허증 | Driving, car hire, licence transfer |
Korea does not issue a single "birth certificate" like many countries: the basic certificate and the family relation certificate usually play that role. Ask the authority which one it wants, or translate both.
Driving in Australia with a Korean licence
- Western Australia recognises South Korea for licence transfers from 31 October 2026 (source: transport.wa.gov.au).
- NSW accepts, for licence transfers, translations from the Consulate-General of the Republic of Korea, the Free Translating Service or Multicultural NSW, but not private NAATI translations such as ours.
- Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT accept translations by NAATI translators.
- To drive or hire a car, carry an English translation or an International Driving Permit with your licence.
If every field of your licence is already printed in English, you may not need a translation: check with the authority or the rental company.
What our translator checks
- Names in the order of your passport: Korean puts the family name first. We use the romanisation of your passport.
- Resident registration numbers: shown as on the original, or partly masked if the authority allows it. Tell us when you order.
- Licence types (such as 1종 보통 or 2종 보통) translated with their vehicle classes.
Price and turnaround
- Standard: $69 per page, PDF within 24 hours.
- Express: $139 per page, PDF within 1 hour for orders paid 8am–8pm, Monday to Saturday (Sydney time) with a clear and complete photo or scan. If we miss the 1-hour delivery time, the express surcharge ($70 per page) is refunded automatically.
FAQ
Which Korean certificate replaces a birth certificate? Usually the basic certificate (기본증명서), sometimes with the family relation certificate (가족관계증명서). Check which one the authority asks for.
Can I transfer my Korean licence in Western Australia? Western Australia recognises South Korea for licence transfers from 31 October 2026. Check DTMI's current conditions for your licence.
Is your translation accepted for a NSW licence transfer? No. For a NSW licence transfer, use the Korean Consulate-General, the Free Translating Service or Multicultural NSW.
I am on a working holiday visa. Can I use the free government translation service? No. Working holiday visa holders are not eligible for the Free Translating Service.
Guarantees
If it goes wrong, you do not pay for it
Express, or the surcharge back
If we miss the 1-hour delivery time, the express surcharge ($70 per page) is refunded automatically. You do not have to ask.
Errors corrected free
If the translation contains an error, we correct it free of charge.
Full refund if ordered by mistake
If you placed an order by mistake and we have not started, we refund in full. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law are not affected.