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Understanding Apostille & Translation

Which Documents Need an Apostille?

Documents from your home country that MUST be apostilled:

Criminal background check

Birth certificates (for dependents)

Marriage certificate (for spouse)

Educational diplomas

Company registration certificates

Employment history documents

Which Documents Do NOT Need an Apostille?

Health insurance policies

Passport copies

Passport photos

Payslips (in most cases)

Bank statements

How to Obtain an Apostille

Obtain the original document from the issuing authority

Find your country's competent apostille authority at the

Hague Conference website⁠

or in the PH head to DFA’s website.

Submit the document to the apostille authority

Pay the required fee (varies by country)

Processing times vary by country:

US: 10-12 weeks (expedited service available)

UK: 5 working days

Canada: 2-4 weeks

Australia: 5-10 business days

PH: 1-3 weeks

Translation Requirements

Documents requiring certified Spanish translation:

All apostilled documents

Criminal background checks

Educational certificates

Employment contracts (if not in English or Spanish)

Birth and marriage certificates

How to Find Certified Translators:

Your Spanish consulate provides a list of approved translators

Look for "traductor jurado" or "sworn translator"

Typical costs: €20-50 per page

Book a consulation so I could recommend you my favourite sworn translator.

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