Working overseas means earning in dollars, which also means bigger earning. This will allow you to secure a better life and future for your family because you get to earn more than usual. Apparently, the path towards greener pastures is not easy.
To begin with, applying for a job does not automatically equate to employment. You have to go through a rigid screening process to ensure that you are qualified for the job. Also, you need to submit tons of documents that will show not just who you are but also your capabilities.
Don’t take this lightly. There are employers who prefer documents that are authenticated by the country’s Foreign Affairs department, also known as red ribbon. This is to ensure that the documents submitted are authentic and zgenuine.
The question now is how does this work?
– Take note that the document/s must be printed in the security paper issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority, (PSA, formerly NSO). In case the document on hand is registered with the Local Civil Registrar (LCR) within six months from date of registration, it must be authenticated by the PSA.
– If for technical or vocational course, Certified True Copy from the school AND CAV from TESDS where the school is located.
We only listed documents that are relevant when applying for a job overseas. For a complete list of documents that can be authenticated, please check this link.
2. Fill out the application form from sections A to C. You can get a copy of the application here.
3. Proceed to the Processing Window and submit your application form and the document/s that need/s to be authenticated.
4. Pay for the corresponding fees at the cashier. Authentication fee is P100 per document, which will be released after four working days. If you want it expedited, pay P200 per document and you can get it the next working day.
Keep the Official Receipt. Said OR will be surrendered at the Releasing Drop Box.
Present a valid ID at the Releasing Window. Check out this list of acceptable IDs by the DFA.
Check the document/s released to ensure that you got the right one.
What if you cannot personally process and/or claim the authentication of documents?
1. Present the original copy of the Special Power of Attorney from the owner of the document/s clearly indicating the name of the representative. If the owner is out the country, the SPA must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate.
2. Present a photocopy of the applicant’s valid ID with signature.
3. Submit a photocopy of the representative’s valid ID with signature.
good day po kinukuha po ba ung SPA ng applicant kasi isa lang po ung pinagawa nung applicant para sa red ribbon then need po kc mag bigay ng SPA sa italian embassy ,pwede po ba na photo copy na lang ung ibigay sa DFA pero dala naman po ung original thank you po i hope na masagot nyo po .
Hi Evangeline. We’re not sure po but it is best na dalhin ang original copy ng SPA with red ribbon for their reference.
hi! I am out of the country, pede bang wala na lang SPA kung mother ko ang magpapa-red ribbon ng marriage certificate ko?……I hope..
Hello po, is it true na 200 pesos lang ang babayaran for red ribbon?
Hello Faith! We’re not sure po with the fees. You may check this directly po with the DFA or sa Embassy. Thanks!
Hello V. As per DFA, SPA po ang requirement and not authorization letter.
Hi po. ask lang po ako regarding orc documents paano po kung lagpas ng 1week after 3 months ko mangyayari sa documents? pwede ko pa rin ba ito iclaim po?
Hi Tin. Yes, you can still claim parin naman po since you requested the document naman.
Hello Richard. Ano po ang document na gusto niyo ipa-authenticate? May mga requirements kasi na hinihingi, depending sa document.
Hi! We’re not sure po. You can check with the DFA if meron sila satellite office sa Marquee Mall. Thanks!
Rejected po yung pina redribbon ko na coe because instead of “affidavit of employment” is “affidavit” lang ang nilagay ng RTC Legazpi, so binalik sakin ng dhl. Naayos ko na yung error and ako nalang mismo mag process sa Manila, may question is kahit saan po na DFA satellite nyo pwd ko i-process ulit?