How To Get NBI Clearance Overseas

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How To Get NBI Clearance Overseas
You Need:
-Original copy of your Old NBI Clearance issued from 2014 to present or NBI Form No. 5, also known as fingerprint form.
-1 photocopy of passport data page
-1 recent 2x2 passport-sized photo in a white background
-1 photocopy of other valid ID
-1 photocopy of marriage certificate (for married women)
-1 photocopy of birth certificate (optional)
-letter of authorisation with your signature (only if you authorise someone to process on your behalf)
-Registration code or reference number for your paid appointment

What to do;
Option 1: Without An Authorised Representative
- Make an online appointment on clearance.nbi.gov.ph/
NOTE! The main branch at UN Avenue in Manila is the ONLY clearance center that processes applications and renewals from Filipinos abroad.
- Have a money order or bank draft amounting to Php 200.00, payable to NBI Director. Cash is also accepted.
- Attach PHP 200.00 cash or bank draft and send all your documents for to:
Ms. Sandra P. Sobida
Mailed Clearance Section
3rd Floor, NBI Clearance Bldg.
UN Avenue, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila Philippines
Contact Numbers: t: 523-8231 local 5465/5499 m:+639201223327
Where to go;
Post Office or any courier near you. Make sure you apply for a return postage.
NOTE! Return application and fingerprints to the NBI with the fee plus return postage (stamped self-addressed envelope or money).

Option 2: With An Authorised Representative
- Make an online appointment on clearance.nbi.gov.ph/
- Send your documents to a friend or relative who is currently residing/living in the Philippines. Don’t forget to enclose a letter of authorisation allowing them to process the application on your behalf.
Where to go;
You authorised representative will submit the documents to NBI Main Branch.
On the day of the appointment, your authorised representative must go directly to the Mailed Clearance Section located on the 3rd floor of the NBI Clearance Building in United Nations Avenue, Ermita Manila.
NOTE! This is the ONLY branch that will process Overseas Application.

If you’ve already paid online, no need to pay the fees again. Let your authorized representative submit the reference number or printed paid application form and the NBI personnel will be able to verify the payment made. He/she will also be required to present his/her 2 valid IDs as well as those of the applicant’s. When she/he is there, he/she MUST make sure will only bring ID’s that are included on the official website list. Otherwise, he/she won’t be accommodated.
- NBI clearance issuance
Ask your authorized representative to return on the claim date and he/she will proceed to the printing section to get your NBI clearance.
- Your representative should then mail the NBI clearance to whatever country you’re living in.
-After receiving it, you need to go back to the Consulate to have your clearance stamped.


How To Get Form No. 5, also known as fingerprint form
- Ask for an NBI Clearance application form (NBI Form No. 5) from the Philippine Embassy or Consulate near you.
For Sydney location: 27-33 Wentworth Ave, Sydney NSW 2000. Consulate General of the Philippines is open from Monday to Friday, 9am-1pm, 2:30pm-5:30pm. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.
- Book an appointment online on the Philippine Embassy website.
- In your account, click “Book a New Appointment”, then select “Notarial Services/NBI Clearance/Civil Registration.
- Once your appointment is set, you will receive an email confirmation. Please be at the Consulate 15 minutes before your appointment.
- Bring your documents: 1 photocopy of passport data page, 1recent 2x2 photo with white background, 1 photocopy of other valid ID, 1 photocopy of marriage certificate (for married women) and a fee of 45AUD (CASH). They ONLY accept CASH.
- Legibly fill in the required personal information. For married women, underline “Husband” in number 18 of the form and write your husband’s fullname. For married men, underline “Wife” in number 18 of the form and write your wife’s fullname. Main applicant’s fullname is located at the back of the page.
- You will pay 45AUD (CASH). NOTE! You are paying for your fingerprints impression NOT the form.
- After paying, return to the processing counter to ask an employee to assist you in fingerprinting. The one who assisted you shall sign on the form.
- Wait 10-15 mins and you will have your completed NBI Fingerprint Card Form with the Philippine Embassy/Consulate seal. (Note! Double check if your form has sealed before leaving the Consulate/Embassy).