Essential Documents

πŸ“‹ Prepare your Documents

Complete guide to gather all necessary documents for your installation in the Philippines.

🎯 What is Your Project?

Each situation requires specific documents. Identify your profile for a personalized checklist.

πŸ–οΈ Tourism & Travel

Temporary stay, vacation, discovering the country

Passport valid 6 months
Return ticket
Proof of funds

πŸ’Ό Work & Employment

Work visa, employment, professional mission

All basic documents
Apostilled diplomas
Medical certificate
Employment contract

🏑 Retirement & SRRV

Retirement visa, permanent residency, investment

All basic documents
Proof of pension
Bank deposit $50,000
Medical certificate

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Family Reunion

Spouse visa, child visa, family reunification

Basic documents
Marriage certificate
Birth certificates
Proof of relationship

πŸ’° Investment & Business

Investor visa, business creation, partnership

Basic documents
Business plan
Proof of capital
Bank references

πŸŽ“ Studies & Training

Student visa, professional training, exchange

Basic documents
Acceptance letter
Transcripts
Proof of funding

πŸ’‘ How to use this page?

1. Identify your situation among the 6 profiles above

2. Consult the full checklist below to see all documents

3. Focus on "Mandatory" documents for your profile

4. Follow the step-by-step process to optimize your procedures

πŸ“‹ Complete Document Checklist

Exhaustive list of all possible documents according to your situation

πŸ” Filter by situation:

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Passport

Mandatory

Main travel document with minimum 6 months validity

Validity: 6 months minimum

πŸ“‹ Required for:

πŸ–οΈTourism
πŸ’ΌWork
🏑Retirement
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦Family
πŸ’°Investment
πŸŽ“Student

πŸ’‘ Practical tips:

  • Check expiry date
  • Ensure you have blank pages
  • Make certified copies

Birth Certificate

MandatoryApostilleTranslation

Official birth certificate with apostille

Validity: Recent (less than 6 months)

πŸ“‹ Required for:

πŸ–οΈTourism
πŸ’ΌWork
🏑Retirement
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦Family
πŸ’°Investment
πŸŽ“Student

πŸ’‘ Practical tips:

  • Request multilingual extract if possible
  • Apostille must be recent
  • Prepare several copies

Marriage Certificate

ApostilleTranslation

For married persons, with mandatory apostille

Validity: Recent (less than 6 months)

πŸ“‹ Required for:

πŸ–οΈTourism
πŸ’ΌWork
🏑Retirement
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦Family
πŸ’°Investment
πŸŽ“Student

πŸ’‘ Practical tips:

  • Necessary for spouse visa
  • Must mention both spouses
  • Sworn translation required

Criminal Record

MandatoryApostilleTranslation

Police clearance / Criminal record with apostille

Validity: 3 months maximum

πŸ“‹ Required for:

πŸ–οΈTourism
πŸ’ΌWork
🏑Retirement
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦Family
πŸ’°Investment
πŸŽ“Student

πŸ’‘ Practical tips:

  • Online application possible
  • Obtaining time: 1-2 weeks
  • Must be clear of convictions

Medical Certificate

MandatoryApostilleTranslation

Full medical exam by accredited doctor

Validity: 3 months maximum

πŸ“‹ Required for:

πŸ–οΈTourism
πŸ’ΌWork
🏑Retirement
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦Family
πŸ’°Investment
πŸŽ“Student

πŸ’‘ Practical tips:

  • Includes blood tests and X-ray
  • Doctor accredited by embassy
  • Cost: 150-300€

Bank Statements

MandatoryTranslation

Proof of sufficient financial resources

Validity: 3 months maximum

πŸ“‹ Required for:

πŸ–οΈTourism
πŸ’ΌWork
🏑Retirement
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦Family
πŸ’°Investment
πŸŽ“Student

πŸ’‘ Practical tips:

  • Minimum $2,000 in account
  • 6 months history recommended
  • Bank certificate as supplement

Diplomas and Certificates

ApostilleTranslation

Professional and academic qualifications

Validity: Permanent

πŸ“‹ Required for:

πŸ–οΈTourism
πŸ’ΌWork
🏑Retirement
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦Family
πŸ’°Investment
πŸŽ“Student

πŸ’‘ Practical tips:

  • Useful for work visa
  • Professional recognition
  • Certified copies sufficient

Employment Contract

Translation

Job offer or signed contract with Philippine employer

Validity: Recent

πŸ“‹ Required for:

πŸ–οΈTourism
πŸ’ΌWork
🏑Retirement
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦Family
πŸ’°Investment
πŸŽ“Student

πŸ’‘ Practical tips:

  • Essential for 9G visa
  • Must mention salary
  • Employer must be registered

Pension Proof

ApostilleTranslation

Certificate of retirement pension

Validity: Recent (less than 3 months)

πŸ“‹ Required for:

πŸ–οΈTourism
πŸ’ΌWork
🏑Retirement
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦Family
πŸ’°Investment
πŸŽ“Student

πŸ’‘ Practical tips:

  • Minimum $800/month for SRRV
  • Certificate from pension fund
  • History of payments

Business Plan

Translation

Detailed business plan for business creation

Validity: Recent

πŸ“‹ Required for:

πŸ–οΈTourism
πŸ’ΌWork
🏑Retirement
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦Family
πŸ’°Investment
πŸŽ“Student

πŸ’‘ Practical tips:

  • Financial projections for 3 years
  • Market study included
  • Local partners identified

Acceptance Letter

ApostilleTranslation

Official acceptance from an educational institution

Validity: Current academic year

πŸ“‹ Required for:

πŸ–οΈTourism
πŸ’ΌWork
🏑Retirement
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦Family
πŸ’°Investment
πŸŽ“Student

πŸ’‘ Practical tips:

  • School recognized by CHED
  • Detailed study program
  • Tuition fees mentioned

πŸ”„ Step-by-Step Process

Follow this process to optimize your procedures

1

Document Inventory

List all necessary documents for your situation

1 day
2

Obtaining Documents

Request missing documents from administrations

2-4 weeks
3

Apostilles

Have documents apostilled by the Court of Appeal/Auth.

1-2 weeks
4

Translations

Translate documents by a sworn translator

1 week
5

Final Check

Check that all documents are complete and valid

1 day

⚠️ Important Points

  • β€’ Delays may vary by administration
  • β€’ Always have extra copies
  • β€’ Check requirements specific to your visa type
  • β€’ Keep originals in a safe place
  • β€’ Some documents have limited validity

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