Philippine documents for use in Bahrain
Apostille
A DFA apostille is enough. No embassy legalization is needed.
Bahrain accepts apostilles; diplomas and professional licenses are often translated into Arabic.
Steps for Bahrain
- Obtain the original or official copy (for example from PSA, the school or the court)
- Complete any prerequisite step (CAV, RTC certification of the notary)
- DFA apostille
- Certified translation into the required language, if needed
- Courier to you or directly to Bahrain
Translation for Bahrain
Documents used in Bahrain are often required in Arabic. We provide certified Arabic translations, and can have them apostilled or legalized together with the original. Arabic →
Documents we commonly handle
- PSA birth, marriage and death certificates, CENOMAR
- School records: diploma, TOR, CAV from CHED, DepEd or TESDA
- NBI clearance
- Court decisions and certificates of finality
- Notarized documents: SPA, affidavits, contracts, company resolutions
- Medical certificates, business registration and SEC documents
Requirements can change and may differ between authorities in the same country. We confirm the current requirements with you before we start.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be in the Philippines to prepare documents for Bahrain?
No. We can obtain, process and courier your documents while you are in Bahrain or anywhere else, using an authorization letter or SPA.
How long does it take?
It depends on the documents and the route. We give you a written timeline with your quote.