Pricing
Compare estimated fees and processing times for translation, evaluation, and interpretation. Contact our team for a quote based on your documents and requirements.
Certified Translation
Estimated pricing for common documents.
| Document / Service | Estimated Price | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Degree Certificates | Starting at $70 | 3 business days |
| Transcript | Starting at $80 | 5 business days |
| Birth Certificate | Starting at $80 | 3 business days |
| Marriage/Divorce Certificate | Starting at $80 | 3 business days |
| Driver’s License | Starting at $80 | 3 business days |
| Extra Paper Copy | $20/copy | Same as certified translation |
| PDF Copy | $20 | Same as certified translation |
| Other Documents | Depends on actual documents | N/A |
Prices are estimates. An exact quote is provided after reviewing the actual document. Contact our Miami or Boston office for details.
Credential Evaluation
Choose the report type and processing time that fit your requirements.
Document-by-Document Evaluation
| Estimated Price | Processing Time |
|---|---|
| $100 | 7 business days |
| $150 | 3 business days |
| $200 | 24 hours |
| $250 | Same-day service |
Course-by-Course Evaluation (including GPA)
| Estimated Price | Processing Time |
|---|---|
| $180 | 8 business days |
| $210 | 5 business days |
| $280 | 3 business days |
| $350 | 24 hours |
Professional Experience Evaluation / Expert Opinion Letters
| Estimated Price | Processing Time |
|---|---|
| $620 | 21 business days |
| $700 | 14 business days |
| $800 | 8 business days |
Position Evaluation
| Estimated Price | Processing Time |
|---|---|
| $300 | 10 business days |
| $400 | 5 business days |
| $500 | 3 business days |
| $600 | 2 business days |
For same-day evaluation, payment and documents must be submitted by 1:00pm EST.
Expert Opinion Letters
Professional Experience Evaluation / Expert Opinion Letters.
| Estimated Price | Processing Time |
|---|---|
| $620 | 21 business days |
| $700 | 14 business days |
| $800 | 8 business days |
Interpretation
Rates for interpretation between Chinese and English.
| Document / Service | Estimated Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| On-site — Individual Clients | $60–$100/hour | Plus transportation fees covering round-trip travel time, vehicle costs, and parking. Used for immigration interviews, courts/legal matters, exhibitions, business, education, science, and more. |
| On-site — Business Clients | $100–$250/hour | Plus transportation fees covering round-trip travel time, vehicle costs, and parking. Used for immigration interviews, courts/legal matters, exhibitions, business, education, science, and more. |
| Simultaneous Interpretation | $350–$450/hour | Rate shared by two interpreters, plus transportation fees. For conferences and lectures; minimum 3 hours. |
| Telephone Interpretation | $80–$120/hour | Minimum 0.5 hour. |
Other languages may include German, Russian, Georgian, and Ukrainian. Contact our Miami office to confirm availability.
Other Services
Translation, proofreading, and English writing.
| Document / Service | Estimated Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese to English | $0.1–$0.4/Chinese word | Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, German, French, Spanish, Georgian, and other languages are also available. Contact us for a quote. |
| English to Chinese | $0.12–$0.4/English word | Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, German, French, Spanish, Georgian, and other languages are also available. Contact us for a quote. |
| Proofreading — Technical | $75–$100/page | Customers with orders of 10 pages or more can enjoy a discounted rate. |
| Proofreading — Non-technical | $35–$75/page | Customers with orders of 10 pages or more can enjoy a discounted rate. |
| Writing (in English) | $0.5–$1.2/word | Clients should provide an outline and basic content. |
Visa Services
Visa service fees, consular/application charges, and photo services.
AET service fees
| Document / Service | Estimated Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| China Visa — introductory starting price | Starting at $75 | Starting price stated in the service introduction; the Q2/L rate is listed separately. |
| China Q2/L Visa — family reunion / tourist | Starting at $99/person | AET service fee; consular and other charges are separate. |
| China M/F/Z/R/X Visa — business / work / expert / student | $300/person | AET service fee; consular and other charges are separate. |
| Canada Visa — AET service fee | $500/person | AET service fee; consular and other charges are separate. |
| Schengen Visa — normal service | $450/person | AET service fee; consular and other charges are separate. |
| UK Visa — normal service | $450/person | AET service fee; consular and other charges are separate. |
| Japan Visa — service fee | $415/person | AET service fee; consular and other charges are separate. |
| Korean Visa — service fee | $350/person | AET service fee; consular and other charges are separate. |
Consular, application and shipping charges
| Document / Service | Estimated Price |
|---|---|
| China consular fee — US citizens | $140 |
| China consular fee — Canadian citizens | $68 |
| China consular fee — other nationalities | $23–$122 |
| Canada IRCC application and biometrics | $180 |
| Canada VAC round-trip priority shipping | $76 |
| Canada application + shipping total | $256 |
| Japan consular fee — single entry (within 3 months) | $27 |
| Japan consular fee — multiple entry (1–5 years) | $55 |
| Korea consular fee | $40 |
| Schengen consular fee — varies by country | Varies — contact us |
| UKVI application fee — varies by stay | Varies — contact us |
Photo Service
| Document / Service | Estimated Price |
|---|---|
| Photo Service — 4 ID photos | $15 |
| Photo Service — 2 photos with China Visa service | $12 |
All prices above for reference only. Please check with AET staff for final price.
Shipping Options
Delivery time is separate from service processing time.
| Document / Service | Estimated Price | Shipping Time | Tracking |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. — USPS First-Class Mail | $10 | 5–7 business days | No |
| U.S. — USPS Priority Mail | $17 | 2–5 business days | Yes |
| U.S. — USPS Express Mail | $42 | 1–2 business days | Yes |
| International — USPS First-Class Mail | $20 | 10–15 business days | No |
| International — USPS Express Mail | $88 | 3–5 business days | Yes |
| International — FedEx Priority Mail | $93 | 1–3 business days | Yes |
Shipping fees include postage and handling. For U.S. shipping with USPS tracking, a second translation copy is sent at no charge if the package is lost. For international shipping, shipping fees are charged again if the package is lost.
All listed fees are for reference. AET may adjust prices, and prices may vary by office. Contact your office to confirm the final quote and processing time.
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