Tagalog Translation Services in Singapore
Need a Tagalog or Bisaya paper in English, or an English paper in Tagalog for your Filipino staff? Our Tagalog translation service in Singapore uses native Filipino translators who work in both directions for ICA, MOM, ROM, schools, employers and offices in the Philippines. Many Philippine papers, such as PSA certificates, are already in English, so send a photo first and we tell you for free if you need us at all. If you do, we tell you the level: certified for MOM and ROM, notarised for ICA.
Quick answer: A certified Tagalog translation starts from S$45 a page and takes 24 to 48 hours. The ICA version (translation + notary + SAL) starts from S$207.20 for a 1-page document and usually takes 3 to 7 working days. Need it fast? Send a short document before 11am on a weekday for same-day translation. The notary and SAL steps then add a few working days.
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Tagalog Translation for MOM, ICA or the Philippines: Which Route Do You Need?
Pick the card that matches the office that will read your paper. Filing with ICA? You only need card 2. Sending a Singapore paper to the Philippines? Card 3 is already covered by card 2.
1. Certified Translation
- Who signs it: Our Filipino translator and our company, with a signed and dated statement that the translation is complete and correct.
- Used for: MOM work passes, ROM, schools, employers, banks, insurers.
- Time: 24 to 48 hours.
- From: S$45 per page.
2. Notarised Translation (for ICA)
- Who signs it: A Notary Public in Singapore, who notarises our certified translation.
- Used for: ICA PR, citizenship and LTVP files with a Tagalog sworn statement, barangay paper or annotated record.
- Extra step: SAL then authenticates every notarised document with an apostille. The S$87.20 SAL fee is included.
- Time: 3 to 7 working days.
- From: S$207.20 for a 1-page document (S$45 translation + S$75 notary + S$87.20 SAL).
3. Going to the Philippines: Apostille
- Who signs it: The Notary Public, then SAL.
- Used for: Singapore papers, or translations made here, going to a Philippine office, court or school.
- From: Included with notarisation.
One thing we will always tell you straight
Your PSA birth, marriage or CENOMAR certificate is almost always printed in English already. Most Singapore offices can read it as it is, so do not pay for a translation you do not need. What does need work: handwritten margin notes and annotations, barangay papers and sworn statements in Tagalog or Bisaya, and old church records. Send a photo and we check it for free. One more thing: ICA does not endorse any private translation company, and no company can promise approval. Our ICA translation page sets out each route.
Tagalog, Cebuano/Bisaya, Ilocano and English: Both Directions
Filipino (Tagalog) is one of many Philippine languages. Our translators work Tagalog / Filipino to English for an office in Singapore, English to Tagalog for employers, care homes and agencies with Filipino staff and for families back home, and Cebuano (Bisaya), Ilocano and Hiligaynon to English. These are separate languages, not accents of Tagalog. A Bisaya affidavit goes to a translator who reads Bisaya. Many Philippine papers mix English and Filipino on one page. We translate only the parts that are not in English, keep the English parts as printed, and charge only for the pages that need work.
Also: Waray, old church and civil records, mixed English and Filipino pages, margin notes and annotations
Filipino names follow the Spanish pattern: a given name, a middle name (the mother's maiden surname) and a surname. We never drop or shorten the middle name. We print the name as on your passport or PSA paper and add a note where two papers differ. Old church and civil records may also contain Spanish. Tell us, and we quote those lines with our Spanish team.
Philippine Documents We Translate From and Into Tagalog
These are the Philippine papers that most often need a translation. Several documents? Send them together for one bundled quote.
Sworn Statements, Affidavits and Barangay Papers
Sworn statements and affidavits in Tagalog or Bisaya for ICA, employers and courts, see legal document translation. Barangay certificates and clearances when the body is in Filipino.
Annotated PSA Records and Court Decisions
Annulment and recognition of foreign divorce, see divorce and annulment document translation.
Marriage Papers for ROM
See marriage certificate translation for ICA and ROM.
School Diplomas and Certificates
Diplomas and certificates in Filipino for MOM. See academic certificate translation.
Church, Adoption and Name Papers
Baptism and church records, and adoption papers, see adoption document translation. Name and late-registration papers, see name change document translation.
Into Tagalog
Handbooks, house rules, contracts and safety briefings. See employee handbook translation.
Tagalog Translation From the Philippines or in Singapore: 4 Steps
Four simple steps, from your photos to a set that is ready to use.
Send clear photos or scans
Shoot each page in daylight, edge to edge, including the back and the margins, because margin notes often matter. Add your passport page so we can match your name. Tell us which office the paper is for. Your originals can stay in the Philippines.
Free check, then a fixed price
We reply within an hour. We tell you which pages are already in English, which need translating, and the route you need. You get a fixed, itemised price before you pay.
Translation and check
A native translator for that language (Tagalog, Bisaya or Ilocano) does the work. A second person checks every name, middle name, date and number against the original and your passport.
Delivery in the right format
Certified work comes as a signed PDF, with a paper copy on request. ICA work goes to a Notary Public and then to SAL. You get one PDF with the original, the translation, the notary page and the SAL page, ready to upload, plus the signed paper set. Courier for a small fee, or collect from our office.
Why Filipinos in Singapore Trust Our Tagalog Translators
What you get with every Philippine paper we translate.
Native Filipino Translators
Each paper goes to a translator who reads that Philippine language as a first language, then a second person checks it. We do not invent titles or counts for our team.
We Tell You When You Do Not Need Us
If your paper is already in English, we say so and charge nothing.
Your Papers Stay Private
Files are seen only by the people working on them. We do not paste your papers into public AI tools.
Honest Timelines
Certified Tagalog translation takes 24 to 48 hours. With the notary and SAL steps, it usually takes 3 to 7 working days. We tell you the real date.
A Typical Job: A Filipino High School Diploma Translated From Tagalog for MOM
This is how a typical diploma job for MOM runs. It shows our usual process, not one named client.
Diploma Translation
Philippine high school diploma
A diploma printed in Filipino, so it does need a translation.
What the client needed
A client in Singapore with a diploma for a MOM work pass file
- Whether the diploma needs translating at all.
- Whether MOM needs a notary and SAL, or a certified translation is enough.
What we did
Checked first, then the right level only
- The client sends a scan and asks how much it costs, with "notarised" ticked on the form.
- We check the scan first. The diploma is in Filipino, so it does need a translation.
- MOM accepts a certified English translation by a translation company, so we tell the client a notary and SAL are not needed.
- A native translator translates the full page and keeps the middle name exactly as printed. A second person checks it.
- We send a signed PDF, ready for the MOM file.
How Much Does Tagalog Translation Cost in Singapore?
Personal papers are priced per page, and pages already in English are not charged. Long workplace files going into Tagalog are priced per word. Several documents? Send them together for one bundled quote with an itemised breakdown.
Notarised for ICA
3-7 daysStarting from · 1-page document, notary + SAL included
- Includes the notary fee (S$75) and the SAL fee (S$87.20)
- +S$45 for each extra page
- The SAL apostille also works in the Philippines
Certified Tagalog Translation
24-48 hrsStarting from
- Tagalog, Bisaya, Ilocano or Hiligaynon to English
- For MOM, ROM, schools and employers
- Same day: +S$20 a page, short documents sent before 11am on a weekday
Workplace Files Into Tagalog
QuotedStarting from
- Contracts, house rules, handbooks and safety briefings
- Counted on the English source, fixed before we start
- The Tagalog version can sit next to the signed English one
Worked example: an ICA LTVP file. A Filipino spouse needs a 1-page Tagalog sworn statement and a 2-page barangay paper translated for an ICA LTVP file. The PSA marriage certificate is already in English, so it is not charged. Sworn statement, notarised: S$207.20. Barangay paper, notarised: S$207.20 + 1 extra page × S$45 = S$252.20. Total: from S$459.40, ready in 3 to 7 working days. This assumes each document gets its own notarial certificate and SAL apostille. Your quote shows the exact count before you pay. Tagalog is a standard language for us. Ilocano, Hiligaynon, Waray and old Spanish records may cost a little more or take longer, and we tell you before we start.
What Our Filipino Clients Say
Here is what Filipino clients and employers said after we translated their papers.
Real Client Experiences
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English Version for My Affidavit
"Earlier this year, I needed my Tagalog affidavit translated into English. I was careful about names and dates. They reviewed each part slowly. The English copy looked clean and balanced...."
Tagalog Translation That Sounded Natural
"Recently, I asked them to change my English resignation letter into Tagalog. I wanted simple words for my employer back home. They kept the tone respectful. My manager understood it..."
Smooth Help for Adoption Papers
"Preparing my family documents was stressful. My Tagalog adoption paper needed English translation. They handled it with care. Every detail matched well. The final copy looked neat and easy to..."
Clear Tagalog for Employee Handbook
"Updating our staff handbook meant changing English text into Tagalog. We wanted workers to understand it fully. They kept the sentences simple. The final file was easy to read. Our..."
English Copy Ready for Court Filing
"Last month, my Tagalog sworn statement needed to be in English. I was worried about small errors. They checked everything carefully before sending. The document looked organised. Filing went smoothly."
Natural Tagalog for Training Guide
"For our new branch, I asked for English training notes to be translated into Tagalog. The wording felt clear and friendly. Staff understood the steps easily. The service felt steady..."
English Version That Matched Every Line
"Sending my Tagalog baptism record made me nervous. It had many personal details. They kept the format close to the original. The English text was clear and simple. I felt..."
Tagalog Translation for Community Notice
"Organising an event required our English notice in Tagalog. I wanted it easy for everyone to read. They shaped the message clearly. People responded well after we shared it."
English Copy for Loan Clearance Paper
"Before meeting the bank officer, my Tagalog loan clearance paper needed English translation. They confirmed key details first. The final copy looked tidy and correct. My appointment went smoothly."
Tagalog Version for Safety Instructions
"Setting up new equipment meant translating English safety steps into Tagalog. Workers needed clear guidance. They kept each line simple and direct. The instructions were easy to follow. I am..."
Other Philippine Papers and Guides You May Need
A Filipino file often mixes English papers with a few in Tagalog. We check the whole set and translate only what needs it.
Helpful guides
Several Documents? One Bundled Quote
Send them together for one bundled quote with an itemised breakdown.
Common Questions About Tagalog Translation in Singapore
Short, direct answers to the questions clients ask us most.
FAQ Group
Does ICA or MOM accept a certified Tagalog translation?
MOM does, and so does ROM. ICA usually does not on its own. ICA accepts an embassy translation, a notary's translation in Singapore or the Philippines, or a private translation that is notarised or embassy-attested. ICA does not endorse any translation company. So for PR, citizenship and LTVP, we notarise our translation and SAL adds its apostille.
How much does Tagalog translation cost in Singapore?
A certified Tagalog translation starts at S$45 a page, and pages already in English are not charged. The ICA version, with notary and SAL, starts at S$207.20 for a 1-page document, and each extra page adds S$45. Workplace files into Tagalog are S$0.16 a word. Same-day translation adds S$20 a page. You get a fixed price within an hour.
Do I need SAL authentication or an apostille?
For ICA, you do not need a separate step. When a Singapore notary signs your translation, SAL must authenticate it with an apostille. We arrange it, and the S$87.20 fee is included. The same apostille also works in the Philippines, because both countries are in the Apostille Convention.
My appointment is in a few days. Can you still help?
Often, yes. A short document sent before 11am on a weekday can be translated the same day. The notary and SAL steps depend on their schedules and usually add a few working days. Message us on WhatsApp today with your date, and we will tell you honestly if it can be done.
Do I get a PDF and a paper copy? Do you need my original?
A clear photo or scan is enough to start, and your original can stay in the Philippines. Certified work comes as a signed PDF, with a paper copy on request. Notarised sets are made on paper, because the notary signs a real page, and you also get a PDF of the full set to upload. Collect it from our office, or we courier it for a small fee.
My PSA birth certificate is in English. Do I still need a translation?
Usually not. PSA certificates are printed in English, so most Singapore offices can read them as they are. You may need a translation for handwritten margin notes or annotations in Filipino, or for an older copy from a town registrar. Send a photo and we check it for free.
Is a Bisaya or Cebuano paper the same job as Tagalog?
No. Cebuano (Bisaya), Ilocano and Hiligaynon are separate languages, not accents of Tagalog. A Tagalog speaker may misread them. We send each paper to a translator who reads that language. Tell us which region the paper comes from, or send a photo and we will check.
Can you leave out my middle name to match my Singapore form?
No. In a Filipino name, the middle name is usually the mother's maiden surname, and it is part of your legal name. We print every name as it appears on the paper. If a Singapore form or another paper shows it differently, we add a short translator's note that links the two, so the officer sees one person.
Do I need a red ribbon from the DFA for my Philippine papers?
No. The red ribbon ended when the Philippines joined the Apostille Convention on 14 May 2019. Philippine papers now carry a DFA apostille instead. For most Singapore offices, you need a translation only if the paper is not in English, and ICA wants that translation notarised.
Can you translate our staff contract or house rules into Tagalog?
Yes. We translate contracts, house rules, safety briefings and handbooks into Tagalog for employers and agencies. The Tagalog version sits next to the signed English one, so both sides read the same terms. Long files are priced per English word, and the count is fixed before we start.
Get Your Tagalog Translation Done the Right Way
Send photos of your Philippine or English papers, tell us which office they are for, and get a free check and a fixed, itemised price within an hour.