Translations
Alliance Française de Manille provides translation services from French to English and English to French to French, as well as English to Filipino and Filipino to English.
There are three types of rates to choose from: Expedite, Rush, Ordinary.
Expedite is the fastest way to do the translation.
If the document is 1 to 3 pages only, you would receive it within 24 hours.
Rush is the second fastest way to do the translation.
If the document is 1 to 3 pages only, you would receive it within 2 to 3 working days. If the document is 4 pages or more, you would receive it from 12 to 20 working days.
Ordinary is the cheapest among the rates of translation.
If the document is 1 to 3 pages only, you would receive it within 5 to 7 working days. If the document is 4 pages or more, you would receive it from 20 to 30 working days.
ENGLISH – FRENCH | FRENCH ENGLISH
ENGLISH - FILIPINO | FILIPINO - ENGLISH
Minimum cost of standard documents:
| Type of Document | Ordinary | Rush | Expedite |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Apostille | PHP 1000.00 | PHP 1,350.00 | PHP 1,700.00 |
| PSA Birth Certificate | PHP 1,700.00 | PHP 2,220.00 | PHP 2,800.00 |
| PSA Marriage Certificate | PHP 1,700.00 | PHP 2,220.00 | PHP 2,800.00 |
| PSA Death Certificate | PHP 1,700.00 | PHP 2,220.00 | PHP 2,800.00 |
| Diploma | PHP 1000.00 | PHP 1,350.00 | PHP 1,700.00 |
| NBI Clearance | PHP 1000.00 | PHP 1,350.00 | PHP 1,700.00 |
| Philippine Driving License | PHP 1000.00 | PHP 1,350.00 | PHP 1,700.00 |
| French Driving License | PHP 1000.00 | PHP 1,350.00 | PHP 1,700.00 |
| Casier Judiciaire | PHP 1000.00 | PHP 1,350.00 | PHP 1,700.00 |
Minimum cost for one page of other types of document:
| Type of Document | Ordinary | Rush | Expedite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Reports | PHP 1350.00 | PHP 1,780.00 | PHP 2,220.00 |
| Certificate of Employment | PHP 1350.00 | PHP 1,780.00 | PHP 2,220.00 |
| Judicial Documents | PHP 1350.00 | PHP 1,780.00 | PHP 2,220.00 |
| Transcript of Records | PHP 1350.00 | PHP 1,780.00 | PHP 2,220.00 |
| Commercial Papers | PHP 1350.00 | PHP 1,780.00 | PHP 2,220.00 |
| Trade & Tourism | PHP 1350.00 | PHP 1,780.00 | PHP 2,220.00 |
| Food Description / Ingredients | PHP 1350.00 | PHP 1,780.00 | PHP 2,220.00 |
| Marine Service Documents | PHP 1350.00 | PHP 1,780.00 | PHP 2,220.00 |
One page in this calculation is equivalent to 250 words only. When the number of words in a document exceeds 250, an additional page will be charged.
The listed translation rates are effective from April 15, 2024. The rate increases are in response to AFM’s updated compliance to local government regulations. Thank you for your understanding and continuing to choose AFM for your translation requirements.
HOW TO GET A QUOTATION?
There are two ways to get a quotation for translation.
For more information, quotations on translation, or other concerns, please email translation@alliance.ph.
A. One method is by filling out this form and submitting your document online.
If you do not receive a quotation in 24 hours, kindly send an email to translation@alliance.ph.
B. The second way of getting a quotation is to email translation@alliance.ph.
Important notice: We are no longer accepting requests for translations on site.
Contact
Leila Gabriel
Tel (+632) 8895 7585
Fax (+632) 8899 3654
Email translation@alliance.ph
Address
209 Nicanor Garcia St. Bel-Air II, Makati City, 1209 Philippines
(A.) Translations shall refer to the final translated document, computerized, on a standard paper (A4), counted on the basis of 250 words per page.
(B.) Translations which are composed of several pages shall be computed according to the total number of translated pages as defined above.
(C.) A page of less than 250 words will be charged as one page. As soon as the page exceeds 250 words, an additional page will be charged.
(D.) For documents exceeding 1,000 words, the Client and Alliance Française shall reach an agreement on the delivery date of the translation.
(E.) Upon signing this Agreement, a non-refundable deposit of at least 60% of the initial estimate by an AFM Agent shall be paid by the client. The balance shall be paid upon release of the translated documents.
(F.) Electronic copies of client’s source and translated documents will only be archived for one (1) year unless deletion is immediately requested. Any document requiring editing and reprinting beyond this period will need to be re-translated.
(G.) Alliance Française de Manille (AFM) is not liable for any loss of documents submitted for translation as we receive the photocopies only.
(H.) The Client’s signature implies that the Client agrees to the AFM Operational Translation Policy.
(I.) “ESTIMATED” means the pages and the cost may be lesser or higher after the translation process.
(J.) Despite of the Expedite option, the discretion of the final Release Date belongs to the translator alone.
- What is Translation?
Translation refers to the process of changing one document from one language to another. Alliance Française provides the translation of French documents into English and vice-versa. We also accept Tagalog documents to be translated into English and vice-versa. To be accepted and referred to as a Translation, all the words must be presented as a written document. - Who needs Translation?
- Students who want to study in France.
- People who want to work in France or in a French-speaking country like in Canada, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, or French-speaking Africa.
- French people who want to get married in the Philippines.
- French people who want to obtain an international driver’s license in the Philippines.
- People who want to do business in the Philippines but their documents are written in the French language.
- What documents need translation?
- DFA Apostille
- PSA Birth Certificate
- PSA Marriage Certificate
- PSA Death Certificate
- Diploma
- NBI Clearance
- Philippine Driving License
- French Driving License
- Casier Judiciaire
- Medical Reports
- Certificate of Employment
- Judicial Documents
- Transcript of Records
- Commercial Papers
- Trade & Tourism
- Food Description / Ingredients
- Marine Service Documents
- What languages does AFM translate?
We provide the following translation services:
ENGLISH – FRENCH | FRENCH – ENGLISH | ENGLISH - FILIPINO | FILIPINO - ENGLISH - If my document is 4 pages or more, when would I get the translation?
If the document is 4 pages or more, you would receive it from 12 to 20 working days at ordinary processing, after paying the deposit of 60%. - If my document is 1 to 3 pages only, when would I get the translation?
If the document is 1 to 3 pages only, you would receive it within 24 hours at expedite processing, after paying the deposit of 60%. - How much do I pay for the translation?
See the prices in this page above - How are the words counted in the translation?
Translations shall be counted on the basis of 250 words per page in the new language. A page of less than 250 words will be charged as one page. As soon as the page exceeds 250 words, an additional page will be charged. - Are your translators French?
Yes, we have French, Canadian, and Filipino translators. - Do I need a stamp from the Embassy of France?
Usually, yes, a stamp of legalization from the Embassy of France is necessary for your translated documents.