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1. Procedure
1.1 All documents not in English must be translated into English. All documents must be translated in full. Partial translations of certificates or any documents may not be accepted [1].
1.2 For documents issued in Malaysia, the New Zealand High Commission in Malaysia accepts the following translation stamps:
(i) Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia (ITBM);
(ii) Malaysian Translators Association (MTA); or
(iii) High Court Interpreters [2].
1.3 MYLegalTrans’ team is certified by:
(i) ITBM;
(ii) MTA;
(iv) Kuala Lumpur High Court; and
(v) Sarawak High Court.
1.4 The New Zealand authorities require Certified Translation with the following details:
(i) official English translation of a person’s name as appeared in identity
document(s), if applicable;
(ii) the translator’s official letterhead;
(iii) a statement of certification as a correct translation by the translator;
(iv) the translator’s official stamp or signature; and
(v) a statement of no personal relationship [3].
2. FAQs
2.1 What does Certified Translation mean? How is it different from non-certified translation?
The New Zealand government does not accept translations completed by the named person, his/her family members, or the immigration adviser assisting with his/her application. Certified Translation is done by a reputable, official translation business who can certify its neutrality [4]. In practice, private entities in New Zealand usually follow its government’s guidelines when it comes to Certified Translation.
For documents issued in Malaysia, the New Zealand government accepts Certified Translation provided by one of the following Malaysian statutory organisations:
(i) Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia (ITBM)
(ii) Malaysian Translators Association (MTA)
(iii) Malaysian High Court interpreters
For background on each body, and on which translators other authorities accept, see Who can certify a translation in Malaysia?
A translation is considered certified when it is registered with ITBM, MTA or HC.
2.2 Why does Certified Translation take so long even for documents with just a few words?
Each certified translation goes through five steps: text extraction and formatting, translation, a first review, layout that mirrors the original, and a final review before it is signed and stamped. Each step is done or checked by a qualified translator, so even a one-page document takes time. For urgent documents, see our same-day certified translation service in Kuala Lumpur.
2.3 Can I submit a softcopy or photocopy of the Certified Translation to the NZ authorities?
It depends. Most NZ authorities accept hardcopy Certified Translation with the original stamp. However, private entities may accept softcopy Certified Translation.
Resources:
[1]-[4] Immigration New Zealand. (n.d.). Providing English translations of supporting documents. https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/preparing-a-visa-application/english-language/translating-supporting-documents-into-english.
[5] OIC Today. (n.d.). An interview with Sakri Bin Abdullah: Chief Executive Officer of ITBM. https://www.oictoday.biz/interview-details.php?id=517/an-interview-with-sakri-bin-abdullah-sakri-bin-abdullah.
[6] Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia. (n.d.). Organisational structure. https://www.itbm.com.my/en/organisasi.
[7] International Federation of Translators. (n.d.). Members directory: Malaysia. https://en.fit-ift.org/members-directory/?country=MY.
[8] UNESCO Archives. (n.d.). International Federation of Translators. https://atom.archives.unesco.org/international-federation-of-translators.
[9] Section 4, the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Act 1959 (Revised in 1978). https://lamanweb.dbp.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Akta-213-Akta-Dewan-Bahasa-dan-Pustaka-Disemak-1973.pdf.
[10] Kuala Lumpur Court Complex. (n.d.). Practising certificates unit. https://kl.kehakiman.gov.my/en/practicing-certificates-unit.