Spain Embassy Legalization of Documents

As part of additional info on processing documents, here's the procedure I got on how to process my sister's document to legalize her Birth Certificate and NBI Clearance.

•  Secure appointment from Spain Embassy. Embassy will give the specific date you can transact on them.They will give also the reference number and id for monitoring purposes.
• You'll pay Php 32.00 per minute for the call.It would be advisable to use post paid line or land line to ask for an appointment.
•  Fees will be 400.00 per document.
• Office will be available 9 am to 5 pm, Modays to Saturdays.
• When reporting to them, do not bring bags. Just bring all the necessary documents.

DFA Authentication / Red Ribbon Processing

I got a big dilemma when my sister told me to process authentication and red ribbon of her documents in Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) this year. So what I did is to ask DFA Consular on this issue. Here is the info I got:

• There’s no need to get appointment
• They located on the Old DFA Building

Authentication Division,
Office of Consular Affairs,
Department of Foreign Affairs
South wing Lobby, 2330 Roxas Blvd., Pasay City, Metro Manila
Tel. No. 834-4000       

• Authentication fee: P100.00 per document
• Processing period: Five (5) working days
• Courier: DHL plus courier fee