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Philippines apostille for Indian documents
Going to Philippines for work, studies, marriage or family? Here's exactly what your Indian documents need — and how we get it done for you, from state attestation to the final stamp.
- Degrees, marksheets, birth & marriage certificates
- State attestation + MEA apostille handled
- Translation arranged if needed
- Every stage handled
- Walk-in or courier
- Charges told upfront
Philippines requirements
What Indian documents need for Philippines
Short answer: Philippines is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention (member since 14 May 2019). Indian documents for Philippines need state attestation and then an MEA apostille. No embassy attestation is needed.
The Philippines joined the Apostille Convention in May 2019. Before that, documents went to the Philippine Embassy for authentication. Now an MEA apostille is all an Indian document needs.
The order of stamps
- Notary (if needed)
- State attestation (HRD / SDM)
- MEA apostille
Common reasons people need Philippines apostille
- Work and residence
- Marriage
- Study
- Business
Documents
Which documents can be apostilled for Philippines?
Every type follows the same final step but starts at a different state authority.
| Document type | Examples | State step |
|---|---|---|
| Educational | Degree, diploma, marksheets, 10th / 12th | HRD / education department or MEA e-Sanad |
| Personal | Birth, marriage, single status, PCC | SDM / Home Department (PCC usually none) |
| Commercial | Incorporation, POA, invoices, certificates of origin | Notary / Chamber of Commerce |
Step by step
Our process
Tell us the purpose
Work, study, marriage or family — and which documents Philippines asks for.
We plan the route
Exact steps, time and charges — before you pay.
We handle the offices
State, MEA and the final stage, tracked throughout.
Returned to you
By hand at New Ashok Nagar or tracked courier.
How long does it take for Philippines?
| Stage | Typical time |
|---|---|
| State attestation | 3 days – 3 weeks (depends on document) |
| MEA apostille | 2–5 working days |
| Total | 1–2 weeks |
Timelines are typical and depend on the document, state and authority. We tell you the charges and expected time before starting.
FAQs
Philippines attestation — frequently asked questions
Do I need Philippine Embassy attestation?
No. Since May 2019 the Philippines accepts the apostille.
Do I need Philippines Embassy attestation?
No. For Philippines, the MEA apostille replaces embassy attestation.
Which documents need attestation for Philippines?
Usually educational certificates for work, and birth or marriage certificates for family purposes. Your employer, university or the Filipino authority will name the exact documents.
Do I have to come to Delhi?
No. Courier your documents to us from anywhere in India and we return them by tracked courier.
How much does Philippines apostille cost?
It depends on the document type, state, and government or embassy fees. We give you the full amount before starting.
Get your documents ready for Philippines
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