Philippine documents for use in Japan
A DFA apostille is enough. No embassy legalization is needed.
Marriage registration at a Japanese city hall, Certificates of Eligibility and work visas usually require a Japanese translation of each document.
Steps for Japan
- 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 Japan
Translation for Japan
Documents used in Japan are often required in Japanese. We provide certified Japanese translations, and can have them apostilled or legalized together with the original. Japanese →
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 Japan?
No. We can obtain, process and courier your documents while you are in Japan 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.