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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, Please follow these steps:

  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:

  1. Photocopy of previous NBI Clearance

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

  3. 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

  4. 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




Throuh mail (No authorized representative)

Requirements:

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

  2. Valid passport – one (1) photocopy of data page (page showing photo and complete name) Including page with signature

  3. 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

  4. Payment of 200 PHP or its equivalent in US dollars

  5. 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

  6. 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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