We pick up in Manila, Cebu, Davao or wherever your family is — we deliver in Barcelona, Madrid or wherever you need. Or the other way. Flat price, Tagalog support, no surprises.
Same shipment with DHL: €83 (and only up to 0.3 kg). FedEx and UPS: €70–80. Correos: cheaper, but takes weeks. Us: €39, 3–5 days, support in your language.
Companies · notaries · universities → dedicated account with VAT and NDA
The real comparison
Same document, same route, same approximate delivery time. The difference is the price — and whether you understand the conversation with whoever is helping you.
| OUR OPTIONAcacia Cargo | DHL Express | FedEx | UPS | Correos | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max weight | 0.5 kg | 0.3 kg | 0.5 kg | 0.5 kg | Variable |
| Price | €39 | €83 | €70–80 | €70–80 | Variable |
| Pickup at origin | |||||
| Real-time tracking | |||||
| Insurance included | |||||
| Tagalog support | |||||
| Local coordination in PH | |||||
| Delivery time | 3–5 days | 3–5 days | 3–5 days | 3–5 days | 2–6 weeks |
| Real final price | €39 (all in) | ~€90–100 (+ insurance) | ~€80–95 (+ insurance) | ~€80–95 (+ insurance) | Variable, very slow |
Public rates from DHL, FedEx and UPS for standard document shipping Spain–Philippines, checked in 2026. DHL's 0.3 kg max weight corresponds to its lowest tariff tier. Correos offers a cheaper rate but with 2–6 week delivery times, limited tracking in the Philippines and restricted insurance — not recommended for critical documents.
So why do the others charge nearly double?
Because with the big couriers you're paying for the global network, not just the shipment. DHL, FedEx and UPS cover 220+ countries and that structure is priced into every shipment, wherever it goes. We've built direct routes with trusted local operators — fewer layers, deals worked out over the years, volume that brings costs down. The final price reflects that: €39 flat, all in, no markup for a network your shipment doesn't need.
Transparency
Document pickup at origin
Any province in the Philippines or mainland Spain city.
Insured international transport
Up to 0.5 kg. Base insurance included at no extra cost.
Real-time tracking
Tracking number from departure to delivery.
Coordination with local Filipino courier
We work with trusted local operators for the last-mile inside the Philippines.
Delivery at destination
Hand delivery with signature. Home address or our Barcelona office if you prefer.
Support in Tagalog, Spanish and English
Via WhatsApp, phone or in person at Pelai 9.
We don't handle the DFA apostille
Your document must reach us already apostilled from the Philippines. We explain the process on WhatsApp, but the DFA procedure is handled by your family or a local fixer there.
We don't process Filipino documents
We don't obtain NBI, PSA, CENOMAR or degrees. If your document doesn't exist yet, it must first be issued in the Philippines. We transport it once it's ready.
We don't do sworn translation
If you need a Spanish translation for official procedures, we recommend sworn translators certified by MAEC (€30–60 separate).
We're not a degree recognition agency
Degree recognition is handled by the Ministry or ANECA. We bring you the documents; you or a specialised agent handle the recognition.
We don't do consular legalisations
Since 2019 the Philippines uses apostille (Hague Convention). We don't do traditional consular legalisations.
Why we're honest about what we DON'T do
Because a thousand companies promise everything and fail at almost everything. We prefer to tell you the truth: we're specialists in document transport, period. If you need apostille, degree processing or sworn translation, we tell you exactly who does it well — even if that's not us. Your trust is worth more than a badly served customer.
Transparent pricing
Not magic. Not a temporary offer. It's the business model.
We don't cover 220 countries like DHL. All our operation is concentrated on Spain↔Philippines. Less complexity = lower costs.
We work directly with local operators in the Philippines for the last mile. We negotiate rates with them thanks to volume. An individual customer would never get those prices.
One office in Barcelona. One bilingual team. No executives in glass towers. The price you see is the real price of the service.
We've been with the Filipino community in Spain for years — balikbayan, luggage, now documents. Trust generates volume, volume generates better prices, those prices go back to the community.
Real cases
University degree (TOR + diploma)
Manila → Barcelona
3–5 days
For Ministry degree recognition or SNS procedure.
PSA — Birth certificate
Quezon City → Madrid
3–5 days
For Spanish nationality or family reunification.
NBI Clearance
Cebu → Valencia
3–5 days
For residency or work permit in Spain.
CENOMAR — Certificate of singleness
Davao → Barcelona
3–5 days
For civil marriage in Spain.
Notarial power of attorney
Barcelona → Manila
3–5 days
For family property sale in the Philippines.
Medicine / nursing degree
Iloilo → Madrid
3–5 days
For professional recognition (Ministry of Health).
Your document not on the list? Any document up to 0.5 kg between Spain and the Philippines: €39. Ask us on WhatsApp.
Tailored solutions
VAT invoicing, volume rate, NDA for sensitive documentation, shared tracking for your team and a direct point of contact. We work with notaries, law firms, universities, manning agencies, BPOs and immigration firms.
Fiscal invoice with CIF, transfer or deferred payment. Dedicated account for recurring or volume shipments.
We sign NDAs for sensitive documentation. Private tracking only for your team.
Notaries · Law firms · Universities · Manning agencies · BPOs · Immigration firms · Corporate offices.
FAQ
No catch. We specialise in the Spain↔Philippines route, work with local Filipino couriers and have volume from the community. DHL charges €83 because it covers 220 countries with global infrastructure. More detail in the 'Why €39' section.
Yes. Carrer de Pelai 9, 08001 Barcelona. Office hours, support in Tagalog, Spanish and English.
Correos international certified is cheaper than us, but takes 2 to 6 weeks, tracking in the Philippines is very limited and insurance coverage for important documents is almost none. Not a real alternative for urgent or critical documents. If yours isn't urgent or critical, Correos can work for you.
Tell us your case in 30 seconds. If it fits our service, we start today.
Closed quote before we start. No commitment. If there's a weight or remote-province surcharge, we tell you BEFORE.
Carrer de Pelai 9 08001 Barcelona