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No ability to go to the Consulate to get the NBI fingerprint Form 5 because you are far away?

You can request the Consulate to send you the NBI fingerprint Form 5, just follow these steps:

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  1. Make a letter request or a letter asking for NBI Form 5 from the Consulate

  2. Indicate in the letter if you are Filipino or a foreigner
    Include Proof of nationality (copy of the data page of your VALID passport, either Philippine or foreign passport)

  3. Send this to the address: 
    Philippine Consulate in Sydney Philippine Center,
    Level 1, 27-33 Wentworth Avenue
    Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia

  4. Don't forget to include an extra AUSPOST self-addressed stamped envelope inside the envelope (This will be used to send you the NBI fingerprint Form 5)

  5. Once we receive your request, we will send you a blank NBI fingerprint Form 5 using the extra envelope you provided.

  6. Go to the nearest police station and bring NBI Form 5. (better if you bring your own stamp/ink pad)

  7. Have your fingerprint taken in front of a Police Officer (they should not forget to initial the form as proof that the fingerprinting was done in front of them).

  8. Return/send the accomplished NBI Form 5 to the Consulate address along with the following:

  • Processing fee of 45$AUD in postal money order

  • Proof of nationality (copy of the data page of your VALID passport, either Philippine or foreign passport)

  • Extra self-addressed stamped envelope. This will be used to send back to you the NBI fingerprint Form 5 signed by our Official (Consul or Vice Consul)

  • After you received the accomplished/signed NBI fingerprint Form 5, then follow this steps:
          
    THROUGH AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

  • (Applicants may send the requirements to their authorized representative for onward submission to the NBI Main Office in Ermita, Manila)
    Requirements:

  • Photocopy of previous NBI Clearance

  • Valid passport – two (2) photocopies of data page (page showing photo and complete name) INCLUDING page with signature

  • ID photo – one (1) colored 2”x 2” photo with white background, taken within the last six (6) months, in proper attire. Blurred, scanned, or low-quality photos will not be accepted

  • Signed Authorization Letter (wet signature) from the applicant for the representative (As advised by the NBI Main Office, an authorization letter bearing the applicant’s original wet signature will suffice; a Special Power of Attorney is not required.)

  • Valid ID of the representative – Photocopy

     
    THROUGH MAIL (NO AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE)
    Requirements:

  • Original NBI Clearance (expired, for renewal) or the NBI Fingerprint Form 5

  • Valid passport – one (1) photocopy of data page (page showing photo and complete name) INCLUDING page with signature

  • ID photo – one (1) colored 2”x 2” photos with white background, taken within the last six (6) months, in proper attire. Blurred, scanned, or low-quality photos will not be accepted

  • Payment of 200 PHP or its equivalent in US dollars

  • Self‑addressed, self‑stamped envelope from Aus Post or any courier with tracking, which will be used by the NBI to send the NBI Clearance back to the applicant

  • Send their application directly to:  
    National Bureau of Investigation
    Mailed Clearance Section, 3rd Floor,
    NBI Clearance Building
    UN Avenue, Ermita, Manila Philippines 1000

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