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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, you ca now send it out to your contact (relative or friend) in the Philippines to process it on your behalf

  • And follow the process for NEW APPLICATION above (1-7)

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