Quote Originally Posted by PeterB View Post
The other worry is that the guidance notes state that 'Documents executed outside of the Philippines must be authenticated by officials of the Philippine Foreign Service at its place of execution, or nearest it.' This suggests to me that documents such as my UK divorce certificate have to be authenticated by the Philippine embassy in London.

It seems that I may have to schedule an early visit back to UK in order to progress my application, or does anyone know of a better way?
I don't know much about your other query but this bit I know...

the requirement for

Legalization of Documents for use in the PhilippinesPerson/s applying for notarization/authentication of documents may do it in person or by post.

A. In Person

The applicant must appear before a consular official and affix his/her signature on the document. The applicant must bring: (a) valid Philippine passport and a clear photocopy of its data page; and (b) notarial fee of GBP 18.00.

B. By Post

All public documents sent by post to the Philippine Embassy that will be used in the Philippines must be notarized by a notary public or a commissioner of oath. The signature of the notary public/commissioner of oath must be authenticated by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs or the Icelandic Department of Foreign Affairs (as the case applies).

The applicant must also enclose the following requirements when sending the document to the Philippine Embassy for legalization: (a) a clear photocopy of the data page of the applicant’s valid passport; (b) notarial fee of GBP 18.00 payable to the Philippine Embassy either in British postal money order or bank draft (personal cheques are not accepted); and (c) a registered self-addressed envelope.

Before you do the step A or B, you must legalise your documents from FCO -Foreign Commonwealth Office

visit http://www.fco.gov.uk/servlet/Front?...=1007029391440