National ID Card Translation Australia
LEXIGO national ID card translations are accepted by:
- Department of Home Affairs — for identity verification across all visa subclasses
- Australian banks and financial institutions — for identity verification
- Centrelink / Services Australia
- Medicare Australia
- Australia Post — for identity verification services
- Real estate agents — for rental applications
- Employers — for pre-employment identity checks
Why do I need my ID card translated?
National ID cards issued in languages other than English need a NAATI certified translation when used for identity verification in Australia. This includes visa applications, opening bank accounts, registering for government services, and any situation where you need to prove your identity using an overseas document.
National ID cards from every country
National identity cards take many forms around the world — from smart cards with embedded chips to laminated paper documents with photo and fingerprint. Countries like China (身份证), India (Aadhaar), Indonesia (KTP), Turkey (Nüfus Cüzdanı), and throughout the Middle East, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America all issue national ID cards with different formats and information fields.
We translate national ID cards from every country and language, including Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, Hindi, Farsi, Turkish, Indonesian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Russian, and many more.
Common ID card translation scenarios
Visa applications: The Department of Home Affairs may request translated ID cards as supporting identity evidence.
Bank accounts: Opening an Australian bank account with an overseas ID card requires a certified translation.
Government services: Centrelink, Medicare, and ATO registrations may accept translated national ID cards as identity documents.
To get started, provide:
- A clear photo of both the front and back of your ID card
- Ensure all text is legible, including small print
Tip: Place your ID card on a contrasting background when photographing for the clearest result.
Your certified ID card translation includes:
- Full English translation of all content on both sides of the card
- Name, date of birth, ID number, issuing authority, and expiry translated
- NAATI certification stamp with the translator's credential number
- Translator's signed certification statement
- Digital PDF delivered via email
- Optional hard copy via registered post
How much does ID card translation cost?
National ID card translation starts from $69. Most ID cards are a single document and cost $69–$89.
How quickly can I get my ID card translated?
Standard turnaround is 1–2 business days. Same-day express service is available.
Do you translate both sides?
Yes. We translate all content on both the front and back of your ID card.