Free Translating Service
People settling permanently and some temporary or provisional visa holders in Australia have access to the Free Translating Service. If you are eligible, you can have up to 10 personal documents translated.
Our services help clients throughout Australia
The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) is an interpreting service provided by the Department of Home Affairs for people with limited English proficiency and for agencies and businesses that need to communicate with their non-English speaking clients.
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Available services
Information about phone, on-site and video remote interpreting.
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Help using TIS National
Find out about how to use TIS National services
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Register a personal account
Become a fee-paying TIS National client
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Other services
Other language services for non-English speakers
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About the FIS
TIS National delivers the Free Interpreting Service on behalf of the Australian Government.
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Terms & conditions
Terms and Conditions for the Free Interpreting Service
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Eligible groups
The FIS helps eligible groups to communicate with clients who have limited or no English language proficiency.
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Apply
Application forms
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Pricing
Use our cost calculator to estimate the cost of an interpreter booking
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We speak your language
Find out about the languages and credentials available through TIS National
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How TIS works for agencies
See some tips for working with TIS National and using TIS Online
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Promoting TIS
Find out about how to promote TIS National services and download or request promotional materials to assist agencies and non-English speaking clients.
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