Philippine documents for use in Hong Kong
Apostille
A DFA apostille is enough. No embassy legalization is needed.
Hong Kong accepts apostilles. Common uses include employment of domestic workers, marriage and business registration.
Steps for Hong Kong
- 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 Hong Kong
Translation for Hong Kong
Documents used in Hong Kong are often required in Chinese. We provide certified Chinese translations, and can have them apostilled or legalized together with the original. Chinese →
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 Hong Kong?
No. We can obtain, process and courier your documents while you are in Hong Kong 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.