NBI Clearance Application

Note: The Philippine Embassy in Wellington does not process or issue the NBI Clearance. The clearance is issued by the NBI office in Manila only. The Embassy can only provide the prescribed NBI Form no. 5 and assists with the fingerprinting.

NEW APPLICATION

The following are considered new applicants:

Those who are filing as first time applicants;
Those previously issued NBI Clearance certificates in 2013 and earlier;
Those who have corrections in their name, surname, gender, date of birth and with aliases (a.k.a.)
Those who are foreign nationals

Requirements for new application:

Accomplished NBI Form no. 5 with fingerprint impressions.*
Recent Photograph – one (1) coloured photo, size 2”x2”, with white background, taken within the last three (3) months (no eyeglasses, no teeth exposed);
Photocopy of Valid Passport – if passport is expired, submit valid government-issued ID or birth certificate instead;
Authorization Letter signed by the applicant - indicating the full name and mobile number of the authorized representative, if the application will be filed through a representative in the Philippines residing in or near Manila; and
Active Email Address.

*FINGERPRINTING:

Personal appearance
Prescribed Photo
Payment

The following may administer your fingerprint impressions:

a. NBI Fingerprinting Service at the Philippine Embassy in Wellington - prior appointment is required (strictly no walk-ins). Create an appointment here: https://philippineembassynewzealand.setmore.com/ under OTHER SERVICES then select "NBI Clearance Fingerprinting."

The NBI Form no. 5 will be provided on site, bring the prescribed photo, original valid passport and payment of NZ$43.75 either in cash or EFTPOS.

b. NBI Fingerprinting Service at the Philippine Honorary Consulate in Auckland or Christchurch - prior appointment is required (strictly no walk-ins). Create an appointment here: https://philembassy.org.nz/services/online-appointment.

The NBI Form no. 5 will be provided on site, bring the prescribed photo, valid passport and payment of NZ$43.75

c. Other Fingerprinting service - for those who are unable to personally visit or nowhere near the Philippine Embassy in Wellington, Honorary Consulate in Auckland or Christchurch, may look and go at the nearest New Zealand Fingerprinting Office (https://www.nzfingerprintingservice.co.nz/) or any local office that offers fingerprinting services.

In this case, you will need to request the prescribed original NBI Form no. 5 from the Embassy via courier by sending the following:

Photocopy of your valid passport
Letter or note that you are “Requesting NBI Form no. 5;” and
Extra Plastic Courier Bag - self-addressed, A4 size, with tracking number. The courier bag will be used to send the requested form.

Mailing address of the Embassy:
Embassy of the Philippines
NBI Clearance Unit
50 Hobson Street, Thorndon
Wellington 6011

Instruction if you are going to other/local fingerprinting service office:
Bring the accomplished NBI Form no. 5, prescribed photo, original valid passport and payment. The accepting officer who attached the photo and the person who administered the fingerprint impressions must sign the form where provided.

HOW TO FILE FOR NEW APPLICATION

Send via post the requirements to your representative or directly to NBI Manila at the following address:

MS. SANDRA P. SOBIDA
Mailed Clearance Section
3rd Floor, NBI Clearance Building
UN Avenue, Ermita, Manila, Philippines

Trunkline number: +63 2 523 8231 local 5465
Mobile numbers: +63 915 689 3113 and +63 920 122 3327
+639267152001 and +639983688668

RENEWAL APPLICATION

Those Filipino nationals previously issued NBI Clearance certificates from 2014 onwards and have no correction except for the address and civil status.

Requirements for renewal application:

Latest NBI Clearance certificate;
Recent Photo – one coloured (1) 2”x2” size with white background taken within the last three (3) months (no eyeglasses, no teeth exposed);
Photocopy of Valid Passport;
Authorization Letter signed by the applicant - stating the full name and mobile number of the authorized person, if filing through a representative in the Philippines; and
Active Email Address of the applicant

HOW TO FILE FOR RENEWAL APPLICATION
(see 3 options below)

Renew Online here: https://clearance.nbi.gov.ph/;
Send the requirements to your representative; or
Directly mail to NBI Manila at the following address: