Your immigration authority requires Apostille on Philippine documents
We arrange DFA Apostille for PSA documents (CENOMAR, Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, NBI Clearance) and ship worldwide.
Paper Apostille OriginalShips Worldwide via DHLAll-Inclusive Pricing
Updated: April 1, 2026
DFA Apostille for Philippine Documents — Shipped Worldwide
DFA Apostille is an official authentication issued by the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) that makes Philippine documents legally recognized in 124+ Hague Convention countries.
We handle DFA Apostille for any Philippine document and ship the authenticated original to your door.
- DFA Apostille is required for Philippine documents to be accepted abroad
- We authenticate PSA, NBI, CENOMAR, and other government documents
- Paper Apostille original shipped via DHL Express worldwide
- Can be combined with document retrieval for a seamless one-stop service
Who This Is For
Your authority requires physical paper Apostille — not e-Apostille
US NVC, US Embassy Manila, and UAE require a physical PSA on Security Paper (SECPA) with a paper Apostille. Canada (IRCC), Australia, and UK accept e-Apostille PDFs. We provide paper Apostille originals for cases where digital is not accepted.
Want to bundle document retrieval and Apostille
We handle PSA retrieval, DFA Apostille, and DHL shipping together in one flow.
Not sure if Apostille is required? Start here.
Requirements vary by submission authority. We confirm what your specific case needs before quoting — no unnecessary costs.
Free cancellation before start · Progress updates at every stage · Pay balance only after confirming document copies
What's Included
DFA Apostille authentication
We arrange DFA Apostille at the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs. Paper original provided.
PSA document retrieval (when needed)
We can bundle PSA retrieval with Apostille. Covers CENOMAR, Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, and NBI Clearance.
DHL shipping worldwide
Tracked international delivery directly to your door anywhere in the world. No forwarding needed.
How It Works
1
Tell us which documents need Apostille and your deadline
Share the document type (CENOMAR, NBI, PSA Birth Certificate, etc.), the destination country, and your submission deadline.
2
We confirm Apostille requirements per destination authority
Requirements differ by country — we verify whether a paper Apostille or e-Apostille is required and confirm the scope before quoting.
3
We retrieve the document and submit to the DFA Apostille queue
Our team requests the source document from PSA or NBI, then submits it to DFA for official Apostille authentication in the Philippines.
4
Apostilled original shipped via DHL — accepted in 124+ countries
The physical Apostilled document is shipped to your address with DHL tracking. Estimated total: 4–6 weeks.
Which Documents Need DFA Apostille?
| Document | USA | Canada | Australia | UK | Japan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENOMAR | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PSA Birth Certificate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PSA Marriage Certificate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NBI Clearance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| LTO Driver's Record | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
✓ = DFA Apostille required for immigration use. We verify the exact format requirement for your specific authority before starting.
FAQ
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DFA Apostille is included in all service packages starting at US$349. PSA/NBI retrieval + Apostille + DHL shipping are all covered. See our Pricing page for the full breakdown.
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DFA issues two formats. (1) e-Apostille — a digital PDF that must be submitted electronically. Printing an e-Apostille does not make it valid. Canada (IRCC), Australia (Home Affairs), and UK (UKVI) accept e-Apostille PDFs. (2) Paper Apostille — a physical sticker on a PSA SECPA document, required by US NVC, US Embassy Manila, and UAE. We provide paper Apostille originals shipped via DHL.
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Approximately 4–6 weeks total: PSA takes 2–3 weeks, DFA Apostille 1–2 weeks, and DHL shipping 3–5 business days.
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Yes. Share your deadline and we will confirm whether priority processing is feasible before you commit.
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※ This is a private document retrieval service by IGRS Inc. We are not affiliated with PSA, NBI, DFA, or any Philippine government agency.