Philippines Embassy Attestation
Philippines is a tropical country located in Southeast Asia. Its ideal weather conditions make it a very popular destination for tourists from all around the world.
Philippines has about 150,000 people of Indian origin working in different jobs in the medical industry, teaching industry and the aviation sector. There is a vibrant Indian community living in the Philippines.
Indian emigration to Philippines has been taking place since many centuries. It started during the spice trade and has been happening since then.
Pilot training in Philippines has become very popular in recent years. Some of the reasons it is so popular is because it is more cost effective than other countries, high quality training facilities, internationally recognized certifications, English speaking environment and cultural diversity. All of these qualities make Philippines an ideal location for Indian students looking to make a career in aviation.
Apostille is accepted, recognised & valid in Philippines since Philippines falls under the Hague Convention. Depending on the situation, Philippines Embassy Attestation or Apostille might be required.
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What is Philippines Embassy Attestation ?
Philippines Embassy Attestation is a process of Legalizing of documents so that they can be used in Philippines legally for employment, study or for commercial purposes. Depending on the situation and need, many different types of documents can be attested. Before Philippines Embassy Attestation can be done on a document, there are 3 stages of attestation that need to be done. These three stages of attestation are done from Indian authorities. Attestation from MEA is the second last step before the document proceeds to the Philippines Embassy for the Embassy Attestation.
Why is Philippines Embassy Attestation necessary ?
Simply explained, you can only use your documents (Personal, Educational or Commercial) in Philippines only after they have been attested by the Philippines Embassy. This is a condition set by the Philippines Embassy due to which your relevant documents will need to be attested before they can be used in Philippines. You will receive your student visa or Employment Visa only after your documents have been duly attested by the Philippines Embassy.
What are the steps to get Philippines Embassy Attestation done ?
Local Level
The first step is the Notary which is done at the Local or Regional Level. In case of a Commercial Document, the first step is to get the Chamber of Commerce attestation which is done.
State Level
Next in attestation: Home, HRD Dept., and Sub-Divisional Magistrate authenticate documents, aligning with type, state, and Embassy Attestation requirement, with Sub-Divisional Magistrate on par with Home Department.
MEA Level
The next step in the Philippines Attestation process is the MEA Attestation which is done by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
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Philippines Embassy Attestation
The final step is the Embassy Attestation. After this step is done, your document can be used in the country that you are emigrating to. Embassy Attestation is done by the authorized personnel present at the Embassy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The cost to get Philippines Embassy Attestation done on your documents depends on the type of document that you have & the state of origin. Please get in touch with us so that we can provide you with the best quote possible.
It depends on the type of documents that you have & the state from which they are issued. Please get in touch with us so that we can give you the estimate of the duration required.
No, if Philippines Embassy Attestation is already done on your document, then it is not necessary to get it done again since it has a lifetime validity.
No, as of now, HRD is not a mandatory step to get Philippines Embassy Attestation done on Educational documents.
It is possible to get Attestation done on your documents yourself. However, it cost you more money, energy, and time since you will have to go through the process of getting the Attestation done yourself. It might take more time than you would expect. It is therefore highly advisable to get the Attestation done through an agency, like ours, since we are professional, experienced, and reliable and we have been handling these procedures for more than 19 years.
We make sure that we provide you with the lowest possible price, premium quality service & the best turnaround time as an all-inclusive package so that you can comfortably relax & let us handle the worries of the Attestation procedures.
The original document/document (Degree Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Transfer Certificate, etc) will be required for Philippines Embassy Attestation since all the stamps including the Embassy Attestation will be placed on the backside of the document. In some cases, the Passport Copy (First & Last Page) will also be required as supporting document.
No, there will be no problems at all. In case of a laminated document, we make sure that we take out only a certain part of the lamination so that all the stamps can be easily placed on the backside of the document.
Yes, we at Star Attestation make sure we are extremely careful while handling your documents since we know how important your documents are to you. We only use premium courier service providers for our courier requirements so that your documents are not only carefully handled but also that you receive them in time.
Yes, we can have your documents picked up from your residence and have them dropped via courier. We guide you as to how to make sure your documents remain in proper condition in transit so that no damage will be done to the documents.
Process of Philippines Embassy Attestation on different documents explained
1. On Maharashtra issued Personal documents
- Notary + Home Department Maharashtra State + MEA + Philippines Embassy Attestation
2. On Maharashtra issued Educational documents
- Notary + Home Department Maharashtra State + MEA + Philippines Embassy Attestation
- University Verification + HRD + MEA + Philippines Embassy Attestation
Depending on the situation, one of the two above-mentioned processes can be followed to get Philippines Embassy Attestation done. HRD Attestation is not mandatory to get Philippines Embassy Attestation done.
3. On documents issued from other states (Personal documents)
- Notary + SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate) + MEA + Philippines Embassy Attestation
- Notary + Home Department (of Origin state) + MEA + Philippines Embassy Attestation.
Depending on the situation, one of the two above-mentioned processes can be followed to get Philippines Embassy Attestation done. The Sub-Divisional Magistrate Attestation is on the same level as the Home Department.
4. On documents issued from other states (Educational documents)
- Notary + SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate) + MEA + Philippines Embassy Attestation
- Notary + Home Department (of Origin state) + MEA + Philippines Embassy Attestation.
- University Verification + HRD + MEA + Philippines Embassy Attestation
Depending on the situation, one of the three above-mentioned processes can be followed to get Philippines Embassy Attestation done. HRD Attestation is not mandatory to get Philippines Embassy Attestation done.
5. On Commercial documents
- Chamber of Commerce + MEA + Philippines Embassy Attestation