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Translation for Philippines

Translation for Philippines – authorized Tagalog

We translate into Tagalog when PSA, CHED or BIR in Manila will not take Swedish. From SEK 1,495. Apostille only if the recipient requires the stamp.

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Our services for Philippines

Apostille, authorized Tagalog, notarisation of a special power of attorney and a package when both steps are required.

Apostille

Hague Convention: apostille via Notarius Publicus. No embassy stamp for Philippines.

From $160 See prices →

Notarisation

Certify signatures and copies. Often required before apostille on private documents.

From $70 See prices →

Translation Swedish → Tagalog

Authorized translation by a Kammarkollegiet-approved translator.

From $150 See prices →

Translation Tagalog → Swedish

Authorized translation for Swedish authorities, universities and companies.

From $150 See prices →

Bundle: translation + apostille

The full chain for Philippines in one case when the recipient requires both.

From $190 See package price →

Correct path

The right path for the Philippines

PSA, CHED and BIR in Manila, Cebu or Davao want proof the Swedish original is genuine. Apostille is issued by Notarius Publicus in Sweden. English is often enough, but Filipino is required when the form says so. The embassy in Stockholm handles passports and consular work, not apostille.

Official embassy page: Embassy of the Philippines in Sweden

Overview

How it works for Philippines

Philippine authorities think in PSA (not the old NSO): birth and marriage certificates, CENOMAR against the LCR, BIR and TIN for tax, CHED CAV for university degrees, TESDA for vocational papers, LRA and the Registry of Deeds when buying, SEC for companies. Forms are in Tagalog or Philippine English; Cebuano and unprocessed Swedish rarely suffice on originals. We apostille Swedish originals via Notarius Publicus and translate with Kammarkollegiet-authorized Tagalog. A document issued in the Philippines is apostilled there, via DFA and apostille.gov.ph. This is the document chain, not eTravel and not a 9(a) visa.

When needed

Typical situations in the Philippines

The contact usually comes from PSA, CHED, BIR, LRA or a notary public – not from the embassy at Grenstigen 2A:

Birth or marriage certificate must enter PSA after a move to Manila
TIN and tax papers to BIR
Recognition of a Swedish degree via CHED CAV
Flat purchase – extracts for LRA and the Registry of Deeds
SEC or company papers for a counterparty in Cebu
SPA for an agent before a notary public in Quezon City or Davao

Documents we often see in Philippine cases

Typical documents by category. Collapse a box if you want less.

01 PSA, LCR and BIR

Birth and marriage certificates for PSA
CENOMAR against the LCR
Personal record extract for PSA
TIN and tax papers for BIR
Name change after marriage

02 CHED, TESDA and studies

Upper-secondary and university degrees
Transcript for CHED CAV
Course certificate for a university in Manila
TESDA papers for vocational training

03 LRA, SEC and SPA

SPA for an agent
Company extract for SEC
Purchase contract – papers for LRA
Probate and estate extracts

How a Swedish original reaches the Philippines

The usual chain from review to return. Collapse a step if you want less.

1 Find out who the recipient is

PSA, CHED, BIR or LRA sends a checklist. The embassy at Grenstigen 2A is rarely on it. eTravel is not on that list.
2 Order the right Swedish original

Skatteverket, a court or a school issues the paper. Copies rarely suffice for CHED CAV or a purchase against LRA.
3 Translate into Tagalog if needed

PSA and most LCRs want authorized Tagalog. Kammarkollegiet.
4 Notarise an SPA before apostille

If a notary public in Quezon City or Davao is to act for you, the power of attorney must be attested by Notarius Publicus in Sweden first.
5 Apostille and tracked return

Notarius Publicus adds the apostille. You get the original (and translation) back, ready for submission in the Philippines.

Important

Apostille via Notarius Publicus

The Philippines accepts Hague apostille on Swedish originals. Basic from SEK 1,595 per document. Embassy legalisation via the MFA is not required for PSA, CHED or BIR.

Typical Philippines cases we see

Expand a case to see documents, route and timing.

Move to Manila – PSA via LCR After relocation, PSA wants a Swedish birth and marriage certificate with an apostille. Tagalog is often required on the original even when PSAHelpline takes English in the e-service.

Typical documents

Birth certificate
Marriage certificate
Tagalog

Tagalog → apostille

Often 5–8 business days in Basic

Recognition via CHED CAV A Swedish university degree must be compared to the Philippine level. CHED wants an apostilled original plus authorized Tagalog or a clear English translation.

Typical documents

Diploma
Transcript
Tagalog

Tagalog → apostille

Allow extra time for longer grade records

Flat in Quezon City – LRA The buyer or notary public asks for a Swedish extract on income or marital status. An SPA is often notarised before apostille.

Typical documents

Personal record extract
SPA
Apostille

Notarisation → apostille (+ Tagalog if needed)

3–10 business days depending on the chain

SEC in Cebu A Swedish company extract must prove ownership. Apostille is enough; the embassy at Grenstigen 2A is not the step, and eTravel is entry.

Typical documents

Company extract
Tagalog
Apostille

Tagalog → apostille

Often a few business days in Basic

Translation, timing and embassy

Authorized Tagalog

Kammarkollegiet-approved translation from SEK 1,495. CHED often requires both apostille and Tagalog in the same case.

How long does it take?

Apostille in Basic often takes 3–5 business days once the original is in. Add time for:

ordering a Swedish original from Skatteverket or a school
authorized Tagalog on longer grade records
notarisation of an SPA before apostille
several documents in the same CHED case

Embassy of the Philippines in Stockholm

Grenstigen 2A, Lidingö. Not apostille for PSA or BIR. For Swedish papers: Notarius Publicus + authorized Tagalog with us.

Passports and consular cases
No apostille for Philippine authorities
Apostille → Notarius Publicus in Sweden
Translation → Kammarkollegiet-authorized Tagalog

Embassy of the Philippines in Sweden →

Other help we offer

Supporting services that often sit in the same case.

FAQ

Can the embassy at Grenstigen 2A apostille for me?

No. They help Philippine citizens with passports and consular work. Apostille on Swedish originals is done by Notarius Publicus in Sweden. The Ukrainian and Iranian embassies are also in Lidingö.

Do I need Cebuano or English instead of Tagalog?

No for most forms. Tagalog (Filipino) is the Kammarkollegiet language. Cebuano is a different language. English sometimes works for CHED, rarely on PSA originals.

I already have an apostille – is English enough for PSAHelpline?

Sometimes in the e-service, rarely on the original. PSA, LCR and many BIR offices read Tagalog. Apostille proves authenticity; translation makes the content readable. eTravel is not the step.

Unsure what you need?

Send a scan and we will say which chain applies for Philippines: translation, notarisation and/or apostille.