Apostille for Philippines
Heading to the Philippines for an MD/MBBS programme, a job in Manila, marriage to a Filipino partner, retirement, or a business set-up? The Philippines joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 May 2019, so Indian public documents now need the MEA apostille – not “red ribbon” legalisation by the Philippine Embassy. INFINITYGRO completes the apostille for Philippines in Delhi, and because Philippine offices work in English, translation is rarely needed.
- MD / MBBS admission
- Student visa (9F)
- Work permit (AEP)
- Marriage in the Philippines
- Retirement visa (SRRV)
- Spouse visa (13A)
- School admission
- Company (SEC) set-up
apostille
An apostille for Philippines is the MEA apostille on an Indian public document after verification by the competent Indian authority – the state education department or board for marksheets and degrees, the home department or SDM for birth and marriage certificates, a chamber of commerce for company papers. Since 14 May 2019 Philippine universities, the Bureau of Immigration and local civil registries accept it instead of red-ribbon legalisation by the Philippine Embassy.
Philippines embassy attestation is not needed – the apostille for Philippines is
Many students and parents still hear about “red ribbon” or Philippine Embassy legalisation. That process was replaced when the Philippines joined the Apostille Convention in May 2019 – today the MEA apostille is the final Indian step, and the Philippine Embassy in New Delhi does not legalise Indian public documents.
For MD/MBBS aspirants the work is mostly academic: 10th and 12th marksheets and certificates, the birth certificate and often a police clearance. School-board documents are verified by the state education department (or the board, depending on the state) before the MEA apostille. Starting early keeps you clear of the intake deadline.
Documents we apostille for the Philippines
The route in India depends on the document. We handle every step from Delhi:
| Document | Route in India | Who asks for it in Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| 10th and 12th marksheets and certificates | State education department / board verification → MEA apostille | MD/MBBS and university admission, student visa |
| Degree, diploma, transcripts | State education department / university verification → MEA apostille | Postgraduate admission, employers |
| Birth certificate | Home department or SDM → MEA apostille | Student visa, marriage, school admission, family visas |
| Police clearance (Passport Seva PCC) | MEA apostille directly | Student and long-term visas, retirement visa |
| Marriage certificate | Home department or SDM → MEA apostille | Spouse visa, family records |
| Single-status affidavit | Notary → SDM → MEA apostille | Marriage formalities in the Philippines |
| Company documents and power of attorney | Chamber of commerce → MEA apostille | SEC registration, Philippine banks, lawyers |
Why people need an apostille for Philippines
MD / MBBS admission
10th, 12th, birth certificate and PCC apostilled for Philippine medical schools.
Student visa
Academic papers and PCC apostilled for the student visa process.
Work in the Philippines
Degree and experience letters apostilled for employers and work permits.
Marriage to a Filipino
Birth certificate and single-status affidavit apostilled for the local civil registrar.
Retirement visa
PCC and civil documents apostilled for retirement residence.
Business set-up
Board resolutions and incorporation papers apostilled for SEC registration.
Translation and the apostille for Philippines
English is an official language of the Philippines, so Indian marksheets, certificates and company papers issued in English are used as they are. Only a document – or a stamp – in Hindi or another Indian language needs an English translation, attached after the apostille.
We check every page and translate only what is needed. See our birth certificate translation and Tagalog translation services.
SampleApostille for Philippines sample – what replaced the red ribbon
This MEA sticker is what Philippine universities and offices now look for instead of the red ribbon. On an apostille for Philippines they check the issuing country, the certified officer and seal, the date and the number, which the QR code links to the MEA record. Personal details are hidden in this sample.
How it worksHow we get your apostille for Philippines done
- Send the university or visa checklistWe confirm which marksheets and certificates need the apostille for Philippines.
- WhatsApp clear scansRoll numbers, names and board details are checked against your passport.
- Hand over or courier originalsDrop them at our New Ashok Nagar office in Delhi or courier them from your state.
- Verification + MEA apostilleState education department, board, home department or SDM step, then the MEA apostille with QR code.
- Tracked returnOriginals return by Blue Dart or another tracked courier before your intake date.
Can you visit Delhi? You are welcome to hand over your documents and collect the signed translation at our office in New Ashok Nagar. From another state or country, just email or WhatsApp a clear scan – the soft copy comes back by email and the signed, stamped copy by Blue Dart or another reputed, fully tracked courier.
FeesApostille for Philippines – fees
A Passport Seva PCC – the most common MEA-ready paper in a Philippines student file – is filed directly and returned with the QR apostille for Philippines.
For single-status affidavits, declarations and similar papers: notary and SDM attestation in Delhi, followed by the MEA apostille – one price.
10th, 12th and degree documents needing state education department or board verification, and birth or marriage certificates needing home-department verification, are quoted per document after we see them. WhatsApp your list for one written quote for your Philippines file.
Medical-school intakes in the Philippines fill up fast. Board verification of 10th and 12th documents is usually the slowest step, so send your marksheets as soon as you have the admission letter – the apostille for Philippines itself is quick once verification is done.
FAQsApostille for Philippines – FAQs
Does the Philippines accept the Indian MEA apostille?
Yes. The Philippines joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 May 2019, so Philippine authorities accept the MEA apostille on Indian public documents.
Is red-ribbon legalisation still needed?
No. Since May 2019 the apostille for Philippines replaces red-ribbon legalisation by the Philippine Embassy.
Which documents do MBBS students apostille for the Philippines?
Usually 10th and 12th marksheets and certificates, the birth certificate and a police clearance. Check your university’s list.
Do I need a translation for the Philippines?
Not for documents in English. Only Indian-language documents need an English translation.
What does an apostille for Philippines cost?
₹1,000 per document for the MEA apostille only, or ₹1,500 per document for notary + SDM + MEA apostille. Board and certificate verification are quoted separately.
Can parents send documents from another state?
Yes. Courier the originals to our Delhi office; we return them by Blue Dart or another tracked courier, with scans on WhatsApp.
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Start your apostille for Philippines
Send a clear scan of every page on WhatsApp or email – you get a written quote and delivery date before any work starts.
INFINITYGRO · C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096Last updated: 26 October 2026 · INFINITYGRO apostille desk, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi