How to Apply for NBI Clearance?

How to Apply for NBI Clearance?

Last Updated: August 5, 2011

There’s now a new location and the NBI Clearance center at Victory Mall is no longer operation. Please be advised of the new locations below.

I recently got my NBI Clearance in just an hour. When I asked around, they told me it would take hours to even half a day so I was ready to allot one day just to get a NBI Clearance but I was glad there was a faster way to get one (and no, you don’t need to get a “fixer” as that’s illegal and they cannot help you even if they claim they can).

Ok, so let us start this mini-guide. This is a guide for NEW APPLICANTS only ok? I haven’t tried renewal yet so that will be in another post.

Where to go?

Aug 5 Update
New locations:
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Ever Gotesco Grand Central (3rd floor, Cinema 5)
Rizal Avenue Extension (Monumento), Caloocan City
MONDAY TO FRIDAY – 8:00AM TO 5:00PM
SATURDAY – 10:00AM TO 7:00PM
No. of applicants that can be accommodated: 500 persons
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Ever Gotesco Manila Plaza (3rd floor, Cinema 3)
C.M. Recto Avenue, Manila
MONDAY TO FRIDAY – 8:00AM TO 5:00PM
SATURDAY – 10:00AM TO 7:00PM
No. of applicants that can be accommodated: 500 persons

I went to the NBI Clearance branch in 5th Floor, Victory Central Mall. Here’s a map for you.

Things to bring:

• Cash

It would depend on the purpose of your application for NBI Clearance.

Purpose	Amount
A. Naturalization, Cancelation on ACR, Repatriation	PHP 415.00
B. Change of Name, Business License, NFA, SEC, TBC, Adoption, POEA, PRA requirements, Permit to Carry Firearm.	PHP 165.00
C. Travel Abroad, Immigration Requirement, Visa Seaman, Seaman’s Book, TBC for RTO, Marriage Requirement.	PHP 115.00
D. Local Employment, Customs Pass ID, Enlistment AFP, DND, DOT Requirement, ID Purposes and Other Requirement	PHP 115.00

Mine was to travel abroad. Try to know your purpose before hand.

Great TIP!!!

If your purpose is C or D, try to bring PHP115.00 in this denomination
One (1) 100 Peso bill and
three (3) 5 Peso coin.

The reason for this is that, they have machines that will accept your payments faster than the manual way of paying to the cashier. This is actually the time-saver for me as the line for the cashier was very very long!

• Spare change

Around PHP10 – for the cloth to clean your fingers after fingerprinting — nice business they have

• 2 Valid IDs

Any of these will do.

1. Company I.D
2. Current School I.D
3. Voter’s I.D.
4. Postal I.D
5. Driver’s License
6. P.R.C License
7. Valid Passport
8. Valid ATM Card with Picture
9. GSIS e-Card
10. SSS I.D with Picture
11. A.C.R or Alien Certificate of Registration (for Aliens)

• Ballpen
• 2×2 picture (although I wasn’t able to use it)
• Envelope (optional – else you can buy them for PHP 5.00. Treat it as an NBI clearance protector)

What to do? (Step by step procedure)

Step 1 – Data verification

You will fill up an application form and submit it together with two valid IDs.

Step 2 – Payment

Here you will fall in line (a very long one outside, then another long one inside). However, if you followed the great tip, you can avoid the long line inside. Keep the receipt!

Step 3 – Fingerprinting

Prepare to have dirty fingers!

Step 4 – Photo Capture

A photo of you will be taken.

Step 5 – Data entry

They will input your data into their computer and they will give you back your receipt.

Step 6 – Release

Pass the receipt and you can now get your clearance. Upon exiting the place, you will have to stamp your right thumb on the clearance.

Tips

• Cedula is not required. Ignore those people that are trying to sell you that. It is fake and not needed. You might get thrown in jail for falsified documents.
• Be there as early as you can. I was there at around 845am and the long line was only on step 2. By the time I went out at around 945am, even step 1 already has a long line.
• Make sure to bring the right amount of cash (see great tip above)
• No need to bring a car as you can simply commute (for Victory Central Mall)

So there you have it,

Till next time,

Allen

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