NBI CLEARANCE

How the Embassy can assist with NBI clearances

The NBI form is not a consular document. However, the Philippine Embassy assists Filipinos who are applying for NBI clearance in terms of fingerprinting on the card form. Upon completion of the requirements below, the applicant sends the form, together with an Authorization Letter, to his/her authorized representative in the Philippines, who will process the clearance with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on your behalf.

Procedure in the Embassy:
• There is no need for an appointment. Please check the Embassy office hours.
• Request an NBI fingerprint card form from the Consular Officer at the reception area of the Embassy, and fill up the personal data as instructed.
• Note: for married women, please be advised of the order of writing your name as follows:

     Your maiden surname (father’s surname).
     Your husband’s surname.
     Your first name or given name.
     Your maternal surname (family name of your mother)

• Submit your accomplished fingerprint card to the consular officer for checking.
• Your fingerprints will be impressed on the appropriate spaces by rolled impression. The consular officer who fingerprinted you will sign his name, stamp the Embassy seal and state his official designation.
• Attach your latest 2”x 2” photograph (white background), taken within three (3) months before application at the appropriate box in the fingerprint card form. Please write your name and place your signature at the back of these photographs.