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How to Apply for NBI Clearance
Over the years, the NBI Clearance Online has been one of the most popular Valid Identification to obtain. One of the reason is, the NBI Clearance is government-issued and it is easy to obtain. It is also one of the basic requirements for most employer’s before we get hired, plus its instantly provides a background check that serves as a proof that we don’t have a “stained” criminal record.
This post has been update today, January 14, 2020
All over the Philippines, there are hundreds of thousands of NBI Clearance Online applicants daily. It’s such an embarrassment if you don’t know how to apply for one.
Well, today is the day. We will walk you through the process of NBI Online Registration so that no one will get lost when applying for one.
The key element in applying for an NBI Clearance Online is learning the entire process and what to expect so that when something happens, you won’t be shocked and lost in the dark. We will eliminate the element of surprise to avoid disappointments and irritation that most applicants suffer. So what are we waiting for? Let’s start.
To give you a brief update, NBI is now implementing the NBI Biometric Clearance systems. This means, the new system involves the scanning of the ten fingerprints of the applicant. We can now forget the previous process where we we’re assisted by a NBI Employee having our fingerprints with their messy inks on our fingers then charging us two pesos for the ink tissue with alcohol. The new system boasts a computerized finger print scanner which is really convenient for us.
The old NBI Clearance (the one with inked fingerprints) is not valid anymore for NBI renewal. Though, it can also be used as a reference to your application.
Requirements for applying NBI Clearance
Before going to the nearest NBI Clearance Outlet, make sure to bring all the necessary requirements in applying for your NBI Clearance. NBI requires you to present two (2) valid IDs. The list of valid IDs accepted by NBI Clearance Outlet are:
Some NBI Clearance Outlets requires Community Certificate or Cedula together with the two (2) Valid Identification Cards you present. As of this writing, we still don’t know the bearing of cedula in applying for NBI Clearance. Maybe the Government wants to dupe more bucks from us.
NBI Clearance Fees
The NBI Clearance fee depends on the purpose of application, please be aware of the fees to be collected.
Based from our experience, an NBI Clearance Online with the purpose of Travel Abroad can also use as a requirement in Local Employment. But an NBI Clearance for Local Employment is not acceptable for Traveling Abroad.
NBI Clearance Outlets
It is convenient that you know where you can get your NBI Clearance. Before heading down to your chosen NBI Clearance Outlets, keep in mind to wear the proper dress code. You can refer to the Guidelines to be observed in applying NBI Clearance or you can refer to the Proper Dress codes in applying for NBI Clearance. The list of NBI Clearance outlets in Metro Manila is enumerated below:
Within Metro Manila |
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NBI Clearance Center – U.N Avenue, Ermita. Manila |
Quezon City Hall – Makatarungan St, Diliman, QC |
Montalban Rizal – Ground Flr., Municipal Hall |
Muntinlupa City – Victory Shopping Center, Alabang |
Mandaluyong City Hall – Maysilo Circle, Mandaluyong City |
Las Pinas City – Las Pinas City Hall or SM Center Las Pinas (near and infront of Las Pinas City Hall) |
Robinson’s Place – Basement 1 Ermita, Manila |
Robinson’s Otis – Level 2 Guanzon St., Paco, Manila |
Robinson’s Galleria – Basement 1 Ortigas Ave., QC |
Robinson’s Metro East – Level4 Marcos Hi-way Pasig |
Robinson’s Cainta – Level 2 Junction Cainta, Rizal |
Robinson’s Novaliches,- Novaliches, QC |
Ever Gotesco Recto – 3″‘ Flr Cinema 3 Recto Ave., Manila |
Duty Free Fiesta Mall – Ninoy Aquino Ave., Paranaque City |
Empire Mall – Edsa, Pasay City |
Outside Metro Manila |
Marilao Municipal Hall – Beside PNP Station, Marilao, Bulacan |
Lipa City Hall – Lipa City, Batangas |
Robinson’s Dasmarinas – Dasmarinas, Cavite |
Ormoc Gaisano – Gaisano Capital Mall |
NBI FIELD OFFICES |
Cordillera Administrative Region – Upper Session Road Baguio City |
REGION I |
Ilocos Regional Office – Aguila Road Sevilla Norte San Fernando City |
Dagupan District Office – A. B. Fernandez West Dagupan City |
Laoag District Office – Brgy 10 P Gomez St, Laoag City |
REGION II |
Cagayan Valley Regional Office – Government Center Carig Sur Tuguegarao City |
Bayombong District Office – Capitol Compound Bayombong Nueva Vizcaya |
lsabela District Office – National Highway Brgy Osmena Ilagan Isabela |
REGION III |
Central Luzon Regional Office – Capitol Compound City of San Fernando Pampanga |
Bulacan District Olftce – Capitol Compound Guinhawa, City of Malolos, Bulacan |
Cabanatuan Dislrict Office – Llanera St Old Provincial Capitol Cmpd Cabanaluan City |
OlongapoDistrict Office – 17 Kentucky Lane Upper Kalaklan Olongapo City |
Tarlac District Office – Brgy Macabulos Drive San Roque Tarlac City |
REGION IV-A |
CALABARZON – Capitol Site Capitol Hills Batangas City |
Cavite District Office – J.P. Rizal St. Kaybagal South Tagaytay City |
Lucena District Office – NIA Compound Genes Aguilar St., Lucena City |
Laguna District Office – Rizal Blvd Brgy. Tagapo City of Sta Rosa, Laguna |
REGION IV-B |
MIMAROPA – Sitio Cuadro Aguas Brgy Sta Isabel, Calapan City |
Puerto Princesa District Office – Taft St., Brgy Liwanag, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
REGION V |
Bicol Regional Office – Maria Cristina St.,Naga City |
Legazpi District Office – Quezon Avenue Legazpi City |
REGION VI |
Western Visayas Regional Office – Duran St., Fort San Pedro Iloilo City |
Bacolod District Office – Aguinaldo St. Bacolod City |
REGION VII |
Central Visayas Regional Office – Escario St., Capitol Site, Cebu City |
Dumaguete District Office – Capitol Area Daro Dumaguete City |
REGION VIII |
Samar District Office – Old Health Bldg., Capitol Site Catbalogan City |
REGION IX |
Western Mindanao Regional Office – 19 Corcuera St. Zamboanqa City |
Dipolog District Office – Quezon Ave Sta Isabel, Dipolog City |
Pagadian District Office – BALGU Bldg., Capitol Compound, Pagadian City |
REGION X |
Northeastern Mindanao Regional Office – Capitol Compound Cagayan de Oro City |
lligan District Office – IBP Bldg., Badelles St. Pala-o lliqan City |
REGION XI |
Southeastern Mindanao Regional Office – J.P. Laurel Avenue, Davao City |
Tagum District Office – Door 5 Duson Apt. National Highway Visayan village Tagum |
REGION XII |
Central Mindanao Regional Office – 2nd Ftoor South Cotabato Gymnasium Koronadal City |
Saranggani District Office – San Pecto St. lagao, General Santos City |
ARMM – Governor Gutierrez Avenue. Cotabato City |
REGION XIII |
CARAGA – 2nd Floor FCB Bldg., J Rosales Ave Butuan City |
We cannot say which NBI Clearance outlet has the least applicants because (1) we can’t monitor the volume of applicants daily per NBI Clearance Outlet and (2) it’s really pure luck if you manage to get your NBI Clearance on your target processing time.
All NBI Processing Centers are open from Mondays to Fridays except Holidays.
NBI Clearance Outlet office hours varies from one to another.
Steps in Applying NBI Clearance
Guidelines to be observed in applying NBI Clearance
The following guidelines must be observed by any applicants:
While most of the people still prefer the old conventional way, we highly suggest using the NBI Online Application (NBI E-Clearance). We have heard a lot of positive feedback about the new NBI Clearance Online application. You can learn more about the NBI Clearance Online application here.
If you are a Filipino living abroad and you are trying to apply for NBI Clearance Online, you may read this guide on how you can easily submit your NBI Clearance application in any part of the world.
Our job is done here. Are there any noteworthy information that we have missed? Some practical tips that we left out? Please share us your thoughts and help others especially the future NBI Clearance applicants.
Write them down in the comments section. Have a great day ahead!
How to Apply for NBI Clearance
Over the years, the NBI Clearance Online has been one of the most popular Valid Identification to obtain. One of the reason is, the NBI Clearance is government-issued and it is easy to obtain. It is also one of the basic requirements for most employer’s before we get hired, plus its instantly provides a background check that serves as a proof that we don’t have a “stained” criminal record.
This post has been update today, January 14, 2020
All over the Philippines, there are hundreds of thousands of NBI Clearance Online applicants daily. It’s such an embarrassment if you don’t know how to apply for one.
Well, today is the day. We will walk you through the process of NBI Online Registration so that no one will get lost when applying for one.
The key element in applying for an NBI Clearance Online is learning the entire process and what to expect so that when something happens, you won’t be shocked and lost in the dark. We will eliminate the element of surprise to avoid disappointments and irritation that most applicants suffer. So what are we waiting for? Let’s start.
To give you a brief update, NBI is now implementing the NBI Biometric Clearance systems. This means, the new system involves the scanning of the ten fingerprints of the applicant. We can now forget the previous process where we we’re assisted by a NBI Employee having our fingerprints with their messy inks on our fingers then charging us two pesos for the ink tissue with alcohol. The new system boasts a computerized finger print scanner which is really convenient for us.
The old NBI Clearance (the one with inked fingerprints) is not valid anymore for NBI renewal. Though, it can also be used as a reference to your application.
Requirements for applying NBI Clearance
Before going to the nearest NBI Clearance Outlet, make sure to bring all the necessary requirements in applying for your NBI Clearance. NBI requires you to present two (2) valid IDs. The list of valid IDs accepted by NBI Clearance Outlet are:
Some NBI Clearance Outlets requires Community Certificate or Cedula together with the two (2) Valid Identification Cards you present. As of this writing, we still don’t know the bearing of cedula in applying for NBI Clearance. Maybe the Government wants to dupe more bucks from us.
NBI Clearance Fees
The NBI Clearance fee depends on the purpose of application, please be aware of the fees to be collected.
Based from our experience, an NBI Clearance Online with the purpose of Travel Abroad can also use as a requirement in Local Employment. But an NBI Clearance for Local Employment is not acceptable for Traveling Abroad.
NBI Clearance Outlets
It is convenient that you know where you can get your NBI Clearance. Before heading down to your chosen NBI Clearance Outlets, keep in mind to wear the proper dress code. You can refer to the Guidelines to be observed in applying NBI Clearance or you can refer to the Proper Dress codes in applying for NBI Clearance. The list of NBI Clearance outlets in Metro Manila is enumerated below:
Within Metro Manila |
---|
NBI Clearance Center – U.N Avenue, Ermita. Manila |
Quezon City Hall – Makatarungan St, Diliman, QC |
Montalban Rizal – Ground Flr., Municipal Hall |
Muntinlupa City – Victory Shopping Center, Alabang |
Mandaluyong City Hall – Maysilo Circle, Mandaluyong City |
Las Pinas City – Las Pinas City Hall or SM Center Las Pinas (near and infront of Las Pinas City Hall) |
Robinson’s Place – Basement 1 Ermita, Manila |
Robinson’s Otis – Level 2 Guanzon St., Paco, Manila |
Robinson’s Galleria – Basement 1 Ortigas Ave., QC |
Robinson’s Metro East – Level4 Marcos Hi-way Pasig |
Robinson’s Cainta – Level 2 Junction Cainta, Rizal |
Robinson’s Novaliches,- Novaliches, QC |
Ever Gotesco Recto – 3″‘ Flr Cinema 3 Recto Ave., Manila |
Duty Free Fiesta Mall – Ninoy Aquino Ave., Paranaque City |
Empire Mall – Edsa, Pasay City |
Outside Metro Manila |
Marilao Municipal Hall – Beside PNP Station, Marilao, Bulacan |
Lipa City Hall – Lipa City, Batangas |
Robinson’s Dasmarinas – Dasmarinas, Cavite |
Ormoc Gaisano – Gaisano Capital Mall |
NBI FIELD OFFICES |
Cordillera Administrative Region – Upper Session Road Baguio City |
REGION I |
Ilocos Regional Office – Aguila Road Sevilla Norte San Fernando City |
Dagupan District Office – A. B. Fernandez West Dagupan City |
Laoag District Office – Brgy 10 P Gomez St, Laoag City |
REGION II |
Cagayan Valley Regional Office – Government Center Carig Sur Tuguegarao City |
Bayombong District Office – Capitol Compound Bayombong Nueva Vizcaya |
lsabela District Office – National Highway Brgy Osmena Ilagan Isabela |
REGION III |
Central Luzon Regional Office – Capitol Compound City of San Fernando Pampanga |
Bulacan District Olftce – Capitol Compound Guinhawa, City of Malolos, Bulacan |
Cabanatuan Dislrict Office – Llanera St Old Provincial Capitol Cmpd Cabanaluan City |
OlongapoDistrict Office – 17 Kentucky Lane Upper Kalaklan Olongapo City |
Tarlac District Office – Brgy Macabulos Drive San Roque Tarlac City |
REGION IV-A |
CALABARZON – Capitol Site Capitol Hills Batangas City |
Cavite District Office – J.P. Rizal St. Kaybagal South Tagaytay City |
Lucena District Office – NIA Compound Genes Aguilar St., Lucena City |
Laguna District Office – Rizal Blvd Brgy. Tagapo City of Sta Rosa, Laguna |
REGION IV-B |
MIMAROPA – Sitio Cuadro Aguas Brgy Sta Isabel, Calapan City |
Puerto Princesa District Office – Taft St., Brgy Liwanag, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
REGION V |
Bicol Regional Office – Maria Cristina St.,Naga City |
Legazpi District Office – Quezon Avenue Legazpi City |
REGION VI |
Western Visayas Regional Office – Duran St., Fort San Pedro Iloilo City |
Bacolod District Office – Aguinaldo St. Bacolod City |
REGION VII |
Central Visayas Regional Office – Escario St., Capitol Site, Cebu City |
Dumaguete District Office – Capitol Area Daro Dumaguete City |
REGION VIII |
Samar District Office – Old Health Bldg., Capitol Site Catbalogan City |
REGION IX |
Western Mindanao Regional Office – 19 Corcuera St. Zamboanqa City |
Dipolog District Office – Quezon Ave Sta Isabel, Dipolog City |
Pagadian District Office – BALGU Bldg., Capitol Compound, Pagadian City |
REGION X |
Northeastern Mindanao Regional Office – Capitol Compound Cagayan de Oro City |
lligan District Office – IBP Bldg., Badelles St. Pala-o lliqan City |
REGION XI |
Southeastern Mindanao Regional Office – J.P. Laurel Avenue, Davao City |
Tagum District Office – Door 5 Duson Apt. National Highway Visayan village Tagum |
REGION XII |
Central Mindanao Regional Office – 2nd Ftoor South Cotabato Gymnasium Koronadal City |
Saranggani District Office – San Pecto St. lagao, General Santos City |
ARMM – Governor Gutierrez Avenue. Cotabato City |
REGION XIII |
CARAGA – 2nd Floor FCB Bldg., J Rosales Ave Butuan City |
We cannot say which NBI Clearance outlet has the least applicants because (1) we can’t monitor the volume of applicants daily per NBI Clearance Outlet and (2) it’s really pure luck if you manage to get your NBI Clearance on your target processing time.
All NBI Processing Centers are open from Mondays to Fridays except Holidays.
NBI Clearance Outlet office hours varies from one to another.
Steps in Applying NBI Clearance
Guidelines to be observed in applying NBI Clearance
The following guidelines must be observed by any applicants:
While most of the people still prefer the old conventional way, we highly suggest using the NBI Online Application (NBI E-Clearance). We have heard a lot of positive feedback about the new NBI Clearance Online application. You can learn more about the NBI Clearance Online application here.
If you are a Filipino living abroad and you are trying to apply for NBI Clearance Online, you may read this guide on how you can easily submit your NBI Clearance application in any part of the world.
Our job is done here. Are there any noteworthy information that we have missed? Some practical tips that we left out? Please share us your thoughts and help others especially the future NBI Clearance applicants.
Write them down in the comments section. Have a great day ahead!
How to Get NBI Clearance Online in the Philippines: An Ultimate Guide
Last Updated on 10/27/2021 by FilipiKnow
NBI clearance. Yup, that dreaded government-issued piece of paper we are all compelled to get for the sake of our careers.
The thought of getting this mandatory document used to throw me in a bad mood, what with the long queues I had to endure for at least 3 hours just to submit the application form.
Fortunately, someone from the government realized the hell we were going through and introduced an online appointment system (thanks, technology!).
With a deeply ingrained idea of the NBI clearance application being a pain in the ass, I set out to prove whether this innovation could change my perception.
The result is a comprehensive guide to NBI clearance application and renewal for 2021 and beyond.
Renewing your old/expired NBI clearance? Read this: How to Renew NBI Clearance Online the Fastest and Easiest Way
What is an NBI clearance?
NBI stands for the National Bureau of Investigation. It’s the local counterpart of the United States’ FBI.
The purpose of the NBI clearance is to prove you’re a citizen in good standing and that you never messed up with the law.
NBI clearance is also a critical document required whenever you’re applying for a job (here or overseas), studying abroad, taking the civil service exam, or starting a business.
Perhaps you’re wondering what is the difference between NBI clearance and police clearance.
Both government-issued documents have the same purpose (i.e., to check whether there have been criminal cases filed against you). And with the introduction of the National Police Clearance System by the PNP, both now have nationwide coverage.
However, they differ in terms of how quickly they process a “HIT” on an applicant’s records and the content of the databases they’re using. For more information, read this: What is the difference between NBI clearance and police clearance?
Getting an NBI clearance used to be painstakingly slow. Fortunately, things took a turn for the better.
How long is the validity period of NBI Clearance in the Philippines?
The NBI clearance has a validity period of only 1 year from the date of issuance.
NBI Clearance Requirements.
For first-time applicants, including those who are for renewal but whose NBI clearances were issued before 2014 or whose previous clearances have a correction/error/changes in any field (even if the correction only involves a single letter), the following is required:
1. Any two (2) valid government-issued IDs.
Note: According to one of our readers who recently availed of the free NBI clearance at the main office in U.N. Avenue, first-time job seekers are required to present 2 valid IDs. The first one can either be PSA Birth Certificate or a Philippine passport, while the other one can be any of those listed above so long as it bears your photo and signature. You can’t present both passport and birth certificate as they’re technically considered the same by the NBI Clearance office.
2. Barangay Certification and Oath of Undertaking (for first-time job seekers only).
If you have chosen to obtain the free NBI clearance at the main branch in U.N. Avenue (or at any branch for that matter), please be reminded that the office strictly requires applicants to use specific templates of both the Barangay Certification and Oath of Undertaking. Failure to follow the templates will result in the rejection of your application. To know more about these requirements and their templates, please check out this guide: How to Avail of the Free NBI Clearance for Fresh Graduates.
3. Reminders/Additional Information.
How to Get NBI Clearance Online in the Philippines: 13 Steps.
Time needed: 45 minutes.
Getting your NBI clearance through the new online application system is pretty straightforward. It’s like applying for your Philippine passport, but relatively easier.
Read the Data Privacy Statement and click “I Agree”.
Read the additional reminders and then click “Close”.
(If you’re a first-time job seeker who wants to avail of the free NBI clearance, click the yellow box that says “First Time Jobseekers” to proceed with your application. Read more about it here. Otherwise, proceed with the regular application as discussed in the succeeding steps in this article)
Since you’re applying for a new NBI clearance and not renewing an old one, tick the box that corresponds to “NO” next to the question “DO YOU HAVE AN OLD NBI CLEARANCE ISSUED FROM 2014 TO PRESENT?”
Fill out the registration form.
Take note that the system doesn’t accept special characters. Hence, if you have a hyphenated first name or surname, leave out the hyphen during registration. Simply inform the personnel on the day of your appointment about the hyphen so it can be included before your NBI clearance is printed out.
Moreover, NBI strictly follows its “one email = one user” policy. It means you can only use one email when creating a new account.
Ensure that all personal details you’ve entered are complete and correct.
Tick the box that says “Read and Accept Terms of Services”. Then mark the box that says “I’m not a robot” to verify your identity.
This One-time Password or OTP has been placed as an added layer of security for your online NBI clearance transactions. In case you haven’t received one, simply click “RE-SEND ONE-TIME PASSWORD (OTP)” to generate another OTP.
Aside from your mobile number, you can also check your registered email address for the OTP.
After signing in, you will be directed to the “Applicant Information” page where you’ll be asked to enter additional personal details such as middle name, civil status, birthplace, address, etc. Those with a red asterisk are required information so don’t leave them blank.
Provide all the requested information. The system only recognizes letters and spaces. Therefore, avoid using commas and periods when filling out the form.
Once you’re done, click the “Save Information” button at the bottom of the page.
After saving your personal details, click the “Apply for Clearance” button at the top of the screen (if you’re using a mobile phone) or upper right corner of the page (for desktop or laptop users).
A pop-up box will appear asking you for the type of valid ID (and its ID number) that you’ll bring for verification. You must bring at least two valid IDs as supporting documents on the day of the appointment.
Click “I Agree” to proceed to the next page.
In case you already paid the fee and you want to process your NBI clearance in another branch different from what you’ve originally chosen here, you will be required to call the original branch and request for your records to be transferred to the new NBI clearance branch of your choice. Without a proper endorsement, you can’t proceed to any branch to process your application.
After choosing your preferred NBI branch from the drop-down list provided, select your appointment date and time (AM or PM). Boxes shaded with blue indicate vacant slots.
In summary, here are the available payment methods you can choose from:
Bank Over The Counter: Pay cash over the counter to any bank like BDO, Metrobank, Chinabank, Landbank, RCBC, Eastwest Bank, Union Bank, Security Bank, PNB, etc.
Online Bank: Pay the fees through online banking partners such as BDO Internet Banking, BPI Express Online, Unionbank EON, etc.
Bayad Center Outlets: Pay to any Bayad Center outlets or any partner outlets like Cebuana Lhullier, LBC, Villarica Pawnshop, Waltermart, Robinsons, SM Savemore, etc.
Bayad Center Mobile: Pay using the Bayad Center app which you can download via the Google Play Store or the Appstore.
ECPay: Includes all ECPay partners like RD Pawnshop, Petron Corporation, Expresspay Inc., and many others.
7-Eleven: Make the payment by going to any 7-Eleven branch near you.
Visa/Mastercard: A new payment method that enables applicants to pay the NBI clearance fee using their debit/credit card powered by Visa or Mastercard.
GCash: Another newly introduced payment channel, GCash is a mobile wallet that you can install on your phone so you can easily complete payment transactions with just a few clicks. Learn how to create your own GCash account here.
On the same page (see the previous step), select the payment option you prefer.
As soon as you choose a payment method, a pop-up box will appear to provide instructions on how to pay the fee through the payment channel you’ve selected.
Click “Proceed” to go to the next step.
After the previous step, you will then be shown a summary of your transaction, including the NBI clearance fee. As of this writing, a multi-purpose NBI clearance costs Php 130. An additional fee of Php 25 is added for the use of the e-payment service.
Depending on the payment channel you’ve chosen, clicking the “Proceed to Payment” button will either direct you to an online banking portal or to another pop-up box showing a set of alphanumeric characters that will serve as your reference number.
Don’t forget to write down or take a screenshot of this reference number. You need this reference number when paying the NBI clearance fee. It will also serve as your gate pass when entering the NBI clearance center.
To check the status of your application, click on “Transactions” from the menu. It will lead you to a page showing your reference number and information on whether the payment has been successfully processed or not.
After paying the fees, check your email for payment confirmation. You can also go back to the Transactions page of the NBI Clearance website to see if the status of your application has been changed from “Pending” to “Paid.”
Print the application form. If you’re using a mobile phone, you won’t see the button to print the application form unless you resize the browser window to the size of the phone screen.
Take note that printing the form is not mandatory.
If you don’t have a printer at home, simply write down your reference number or take a screenshot of it using your mobile phone and present it to the NBI personnel on the day of your appointment.
Go to your chosen NBI clearance center on the day of the appointment.
Don’t forget to bring the requirements, most importantly the application form/reference number. A security guard or NBI personnel will be ready to assist you.
As long as there’s no “hit” (meaning you don’t have a namesake who is involved in some suspicious activity), your NBI clearance will be ready for release in just a few minutes.
Otherwise, you will be asked to return after a few days so they can clear any anomaly in your application.
Renewing your old/expired NBI clearance? Read this: How to Renew NBI Clearance Online the Fastest and Easiest Way
Tips and Warnings.
Frequently Asked Questions.
1. How can I get an NBI clearance in the Philippines if I’m a foreigner?
2. I got a “hit” on my NBI clearance. What should I do?
3. How can I get my NBI clearance if I’m abroad?
4. How can I verify if my NBI clearance is fake or valid?
5. I’ve already used/submitted both copies of my NBI clearance. Can I request for additional copies?
6. How long does it take to get NBI clearance?
7. There’s a typographical error/misspelling/wrong information on my NBI clearance. How can I correct it and get a new one?
8. I have a pending case. Can I still get an NBI clearance?
9. A blotter report was filed against me. Will it cause any problem if I apply for an NBI clearance?
10. I don’t have a middle name. How can I apply for an NBI clearance online?
11. I heard that the NBI Clearance Center observes a certain dress code. What should I wear on the day of my appointment?
12. How can I get an NBI clearance with ‘red ribbon’ from DFA?
13. I wasn’t able to claim my NBI clearance on the date I was told to return. Can I still claim it?
14. I wasn’t able to go to the NBI on my scheduled appointment date. What should I do?
15. How can I make an authorization letter for claiming NBI clearance?
16. I have a dash/hyphen in my first name/last name and can’t register because the system recognizes it as a special character. What should I do?
17. When choosing the mode of payment, I get an error message that says “OTP field is required.” What does it mean and what should I do?
18. Can I reschedule my NBI clearance appointment?
19. I can’t make it to the original NBI clearance branch I selected during the online appointment. Can I proceed to any branch near me to process my application?
20. What is the difference between NBI clearance and police clearance?
21. I’m a fresh graduate currently applying for my first job. How can I get an NBI clearance for free?
References.
Luisito E. Batongbakal Jr. is the founder, editor, and chief content strategist of FilipiKnow, a leading online portal for free educational, Filipino-centric content. His curiosity and passion for learning have helped millions of Filipinos around the world get access to free insightful and practical information at the touch of their fingertips. With him at the helm, FilipiKnow has won numerous awards including the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2013, the 2015 Globe Tatt Awards, and the 2015 Philippine Bloggys Awards.
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Mabilis at kinaganda na wala nang pila pa
Hello, for first time jobseekers planning to get their NBI clearance at U.N. branch in Manila, this is their barangay certification format:
Failure to comply with the format will result in application rejection. Kahit daw ilang beses pa pabalik-balik, kapag hindi nasunod yung format, di daw tatanggapin yung application.
Two valid IDs are required for first time jobseekers: birth certificate and any other valid ID containing your current address and signature. If you are going to present Passport with birth certificate, it will be rejected because passport and birth certificate are considered the “same”. Its either you present your passport OR your birth certificate.
for those na ayaw gumastos sa mga valid ID, pwede daw Philhealth ID walang bayad
Source: Directly from NBI UN branch personnel assigned in first time jobseekers application.
Thank you for sharing your experience and a lot of valuable information. We will update our guide about NBI clearance application for first-time job seekers accordingly.
Update: Went to get my NBI Clearance yesterday at our municipal hall (Sept 28). I booked twice (Aug 28 and Sept 28) because I read here that the validity is only for 15 days, but it turns out it’s not true. The validity is for 1 year. I was asked to come back after a week because my name got a ‘hit’, and I don’t need to bring anything else but the payment receipt that I printed (before going to get my NBI clearance) – they put a note there for me to come back on Oct 5.
I think you have misunderstood it. The NBI clearance itself has a 1-year validity. It has always been like that since the beginning. However, the 15 days you’re talking about is the grace period given by the NBI clearance office for those who fail to show up on their original appointment date. Say you’re scheduled to claim your NBI clearance today and you’re unable to show up. You have 15 days to go to the NBI clearance office to claim your document. Everything written here has been verified and obtained straight from the NBI Clearance Help Desk.
Thanks for sharing your experience though. We greatly appreciate it.
Hi FilipiKnow – thank you for the explanation. What I’m saying though is that in our municipality, the validity AND grace period is 1 year. Which is why I will be getting the 2 NBI Clearances that I ordered even when I wasn’t able to show up to my original appointment a month ago.
1st appointment + 1st payment – Aug 28 (wasn’t able to show up)
2nd appointment + 2nd payment – Sept 28
I will be getting both NBI clearances (even when they’re 30 days apart). It might be different in other places, but I’m just sharing that my experience was like this.
I’m from Montalban, Rizal.
good morning,nakapag bayad na po ako thru Gcash at natanggap ko na rin referrence number ko. As of now wala pa rin ako natatanggap na email from your office since august 27. thank you very much
Hello dear
Actually I’m living in England and I want to
applying the SRRV Visa in Philippine one of the document they asked me NBI clearance
How can apply that
Thanks for your information
The guide above is only for those in the Philippines. If you’re overseas, then read this guide instead: https://filipiknow.net/how-to-get-nbi-clearance-abroad/
Hi, can I advance my appointment schedule, because there is no available slot available in the nearest branch in Pampanga and I really need my NBI clearance though.
No. That’s not possible.
Matagal na pong nawala ang nbi clearance ko mula nang umuwi ako sa probinsya. Pwedi po ba akong kumuha uli ng panibago?
Yes. You just need to apply for a new one.
What payment should I choose so that I can pay thru Paymaya?
For children ages 14 and 16 does it require 2 govt. issued IDs?
Yes. One of these can be their school IDs.
Hi, good day. I would like to ask kasi mag rerenew ako, then nag log in na ko kasi alam ko naman ung email address ko, then nagpa sched na ko nakalagay sa status ko Application status: New. Kaso renew ako, may possible problem kaya ako ma encounter?
Then nung nalaman ko agad, napacheck ako un pala need pa rin mag register? so nag register ako ng ibang email then nag check ako dun sa with NBI clearance 2015 ko nakuha ung clearance ko, dun lumabas ung renew. though di pa ko nagpapasched dun sa new email ano kayang recommendations nyo po? thanks in advance.
Doon na lang po kayo sa renewal since it’s easier than applying for a new one. You already have a record so no need to fill out the form.
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