
11/07/2025
๐ก๏ธ NBI Clearance: Your Complete Guide in 2025
Getting an NBI Clearance is important for many things in the Philippines. You need it when you apply for a job, get a visa, start a business, or work abroad. If you're wondering how to get your NBI Clearance in 2025, this article will guide you step-by-step.
Weโll cover everything from requirements, online registration, renewal process, fees, and more.
Need help with your NBI Clearance? From requirements to online registration and renewal, weโve got you covered โ
๐ Read the full guide here ๐ https://nbiappointment.online
๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐?
NBI Clearance is a document issued by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). It indicates that you have no criminal records or pending cases in the Philippines. It is often used as proof of your good moral character.
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๐๐ก๐ฒ ๐๐จ ๐๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐?
You might need an NBI Clearance for:
* Job applications (local and abroad)
* Government requirements
* Visa processing (for travel/work abroad)
* ID application (e.g., passport, UMID)
* School or scholarship application
* Business permits
* Immigration clearance
* Adoption/legal cases
๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐
To apply for an NBI Clearance, you need:
โ
๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐๐ (๐๐ง๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฌ๐)
* UMID (SSS or GSIS ID)
* Passport
* Driverโs License
* Voterโs ID
* Postal ID
* PRC License
* PhilHealth ID
* Birth Certificate (with other IDs)
* School ID (for students)
* TIN ID
Note: IDs must be original, not expired, and issued by the government.
๐งโ๐ผ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐
๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ-๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ ๐๐จ๐ ๐๐๐๐ค๐๐ซ๐ฌ (๐
๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง)
If you are a first-time job seeker, you can get your NBI Clearance for free under the First Time Jobseekers Assistance Act (RA 11261).
๐ฏ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฉ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐
๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ-๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ ๐๐จ๐ ๐๐๐๐ค๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐:
1. Go to your barangay and request a First-Time Job Seeker Certificate.
2. Bring this to the NBI Clearance branch.
3. Register online and book an appointment.
4. Submit your valid ID and certificate at the NBI office.
5. Your clearance will be processed with no payment required.
๐ฅ๏ธ ๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ (๐๐ญ๐๐ฉ-๐๐ฒ-๐๐ญ๐๐ฉ)
In 2025, applying for your clearance is done mostly online.
๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฉ ๐: ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ง ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ
1. Go to the official website: [https://clearance.nbi.gov.ph](https://clearance.nbi.gov.ph)
2. Register using your email address.
3. Fill in your personal details like name, birthday, and gender.
๐๏ธ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฉ ๐: ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ง ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ
1. Log in to your account.
2. Choose your preferred NBI branch and date.
3. Select a payment option (GCash, 7-Eleven, PayMaya, etc.)
4. Take note of your Reference Number.
๐ณ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฉ ๐: ๐๐๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐
๐๐
Go to your selected payment method and pay the fee:
* NBI Clearance Fee: โฑ130
* Service Charge: โฑ25โโฑ50 (depending on payment channel)
๐งพ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฉ ๐: ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ก
* Bring your valid ID and reference number.
* Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) will be taken.
* Wait for the result or a "Hit" notice.
๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ "๐๐ข๐ญ"?
If your name matches someone with a criminal case, your application may get a "Hit."
Donโt panic! It just means further checking is needed.
๐จ ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐จ ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐๐ญ ๐ ๐๐ข๐ญ:
* Wait for 5 to 10 working days.
* Come back to the branch for verification.
* If you're cleared, they will release your document.
โป๏ธ ๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐
๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐: ๐๐๐ฅ๐ค-๐๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฐ๐๐ฅ
* Bring your old NBI Clearance.
* Book an appointment online.
* Follow the same application process.
๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐: ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐๐ค ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฐ๐๐ฅ (๐๐ง๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐)
* Go to [https://clearance.nbi.gov.ph](https://clearance.nbi.gov.ph)
* Choose โQuick Renewalโ
* Input your old NBI ID Number
* Pay and wait for delivery
Note: Quick Renewal is more expensive (โฑ330+) and delivery takes 5-7 days.
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๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐
An NBI Clearance is valid for 1 year only from the date of issue.
After 1 year, it expires and must be renewed. Some institutions may accept it within 6 months, so always check the document date.
๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ก๐๐ฌ (๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐จ)
You can go to any of the following:
* NBI Main Office โ Taft Avenue, Manila
* NBI Clearance Centers โ found in malls like Robinsons
* NBI Satellite Offices โ in major cities/provinces
Use the branch locator at [clearance.nbi.gov.ph](https://clearance.nbi.gov.ph) when booking.
โ ๐๐๐ง ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ค-๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ?
No. As of 2025, **walk-in applicants are not allowed.
You must:
* Book an appointment online
* Pay the fee in advance
* Show the reference number during your visit
This is done to manage the number of applicants daily.
๐ธ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐
๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐
* Regular Fee: โฑ130
* Service Charge (GCash, Bayad, 7-Eleven, etc.): โฑ25โโฑ50
* Delivery (Quick Renewal): โฑ150โโฑ200
Total cost usually ranges from โฑ155 to โฑ330.
๐ฆ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ (๐๐ฎ๐ข๐๐ค ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฐ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ฅ๐ฒ)
* Available for those who choose Quick Renewal online.
* You will enter your address during the process.
* Delivery time: 5โ7 working days
๐ฑ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
You can check if a clearance is valid by:
1. Visiting the [NBI Verification Page](https://clearance.nbi.gov.ph/verify)
2. Enter the NBI ID Number
3. It will show the status of the document
This is useful for employers or agencies.
โ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐
Q1: Can I use the same NBI account next year?
Yes. You donโt need to make a new account. Just log in and renew.
Q2: What if I forgot my password?
Click "Forgot Password" on the login page to reset it.
Q3: How many days to get NBI clearance?
If no "Hit," you can get it the same day. If with "Hit," wait 5โ10 working days.
Q4: Can I reschedule my appointment?
Yes, but you must cancel the previous appointment and set a new one.
Q5: Can I send someone to get my clearance?
No. You must appear personally because biometrics (fingerprints/photo) are required.
โ๏ธ ๐๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐
* Arrive 30 minutes early
* Bring 2 valid IDs (to be safe)
* Wear decent clothing
* Bring your reference number or screenshot
* Be polite and follow instructions
๐ก ๐
๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ: ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐
In the Philippines, the NBI Clearance is more than just a paper it's proof that you are clear of any legal issues. Whether you're a first-time job seeker, applying for a passport, or getting ready to work abroad, you will need this document.
By following the steps in this guide, you'll be able to:
* Register online
* Pay your fee
* Book an appointment
* Submit requirements
* Claim your clearance
Tip: Always keep a photocopy and soft copy of your NBI Clearance for future use!
Book your NBI Online Appointment for 2025 and get your NBI Clearance fast and easy. Secure your slot now with the official online system.