For First Time Applicants
New applicants are required to register online at https://clearance.nbi.gov.ph. Please sign-up and fill-out all the personal information until a reference number appears on the computer screen. Please copy this reference number as this will serve as the NBI’s code in the retrieval of the applicant’s data and status of application.
At the Embassy:
1. Applicant must fill out completely the provided Fingerprint Card Form.
2. Applicant must provide the following:
a. Two (2) identical photographs (2″ x 2″) taken in plain white background and taken within the last three (3) months. Blurred or low-quality photos are not accepted.
b. Original and two (2) photocopies of the valid passport (data page only).
c. Additional valid identification document (I.D.) from the country of residence may also be submitted.
3. Applicant must have fingerprints impressed on the appropriate spaces, as assisted by the Consular Officer/Staff who will then sign his/her name, official designation, and signature on the space provided on the card.
The processed NBI Fingerprint Card Form will be released once available.
For Renewal
Applicants who have been previously issued NBI clearances from 2014 to present can renew their NBI clearance without the need of accomplishing a new NBI Fingerprint Card Form, provided that no changes are made on their personal data (ex. Name, Date of Birth, Place of Birth). Moreover, applicants no longer need to register online. Applicant must provide only the requirements below together with the clearance certificate dated 2014 to present and submit them to the NBI:
a. Two (2) identical photographs (2″ x 2″), taken in plain white background and taken within the last three (3) months. Blurred or low-quality photos are not accepted.
b. Original and two (2) photocopies of the valid passport (data page only).
c. Additional valid identification document (I.D.) from the country of residence may be submitted.
If there are changes in the applicant’s personal data (ex. Name, Date of Birth, Place of Birth), applicant is advised to follow the process for first time applicants, present the original and submit two (2) photocopies of your Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, etc. as proof for the changes to be applied.
Please note that all applications from abroad are processed only at the NBI Main Office. The NBI Processing fee corresponds to the Clearance fee (Php 130.00) and mailing cost (Php 70.00).
Processing of the application will take a maximum of five (5) days upon receipt of documents. The NBI will send the Clearance Certificate to the applicant’s address by air mail. Upon receipt of the new NBI Clearance Certificate, examine it for the presence of embossed NBI dry-seal. Applicant should affix his/her right thumb print on the space provided for in the Clearance Certificate before submitting the same to the end-user.
Should you have further questions regarding the direct mailing of applications to NBI, you may email the NBI Mailed Clearance Section at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call +63 2 85238231 local 5465.
