Philippine Center, Level 1, 27-33 Wentworth Avenue Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia
(3 mins. walk from Museum Station)
Email:   sydney.pcg@dfa.gov.ph   +61415426400 SMS ONLY PLEASE

NOTE:

• The Philippine Consulate General in Sydney PROVIDES THE NBI FORM ONLY, assists with fingerprinting and a consular official signs the NBI Fingerprint Form 5

• The CONSULATE DOES NOT PROCESS OR ISSUE THE CLEARANCE.
   

The procedure below is for the above service and not for the actual NBI Clearance. 

Please read the procedure first prior to booking an appointment

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Applicants for NBI Clearance who are living in Australia (Filipino or foreign nationals) may secure the NBI Clearance Application (NBI Fingerprint Card Form No. 5) and have their fingerprint impressions taken at the Philippine Consulate General in Sydney by appointment.

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• For NEW APPLICATION

• For RENEWAL APPLICATION

• Through Mail (no authorized representative)
  
  
  NBI CLEARANCE 
  NBI FORM FINGERPRINTING
  
  Note: 

• The Philippine Consulate General in Sydney assists individuals applying for NBI Clearance by facilitating the fingerprinting on the NBI Fingerprint Form No. 5 and having it signed by a consular officer.

• The Consulate does NOT process or issue the NBI Clearance itself. 

• All clearance applications coming from abroad are processed only at the NBI Office in Ermita, Manila.
  
  NEW APPLICATION: FOR FIRST-TIME APPLICANTS AND THOSE WITH NBI CLEARANCES ISSUED BEFORE 2014
  
  Requirements:

• Personal appearance of the applicant

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

• ID photo – one (1) colored 2″ x 2″ photograph with white background showing applicant in proper/decent attire, taken not earlier than six (6) months before application. Blurred, scanned or low-quality photos are not accepted.

• Payment of fees (to be paid by applicant at the Cashier, in cash or via debit/credit card, Australian dollars only)

  • NBI card fingerprinting – AUD 45

  • Expedite fee for same-day processing – AUD 18

• The applicant will sign and fill out the NBI card form and affix his/her fingerprints in the presence of the Embassy’s consular officer (NBI card form to be provided by the Consulate).

• Self-addressed, self-stamped envelope from AusPost WITH TRACKING (if applicant chooses to have the NBI form mailed when ready)
  
  Processing and Next Steps

• Processing of the NBI Fingerprint Form No. 5 at the Consulate takes one (1) working day upon receipt of complete documents and payment.

• If claiming the processed NBI card form in person at the Consulate, presentation of the official receipt issued by the Consulate is required.

• Please note that the NBI card form is not the NBI Clearance itself. Once signed by the Consulate’s consular officer, the form must be sent to the applicant’s authorized representative in the Philippines, along with an Authorization Letter (bearing the applicant’s original wet signature). The representative will then submit the following requirements and process the clearance directly with the NBI Office in Ermita, Manila.

  • NBI form No. 5 (Authenticated)

  • Copy of valid passport

  • Authorization Letter for the authorized representative in the Philippines (bearing the applicant’s original wet signature)

• Cash payment of One Hundred Thirty Pesos (Php130.00), Philippine currency
  
  Contact details of the NBI Office in Manila:
  Information and Communication
  Technology Division
  4th Floor, NBI Clearance Bldg.,
  UN Avenue, Ermita, Manila
  +63 939 150 2880
  https://clearance.nbi.gov.ph/
  
  
  
  RENEWAL: FOR APPLICANTS RENEWING NBI CLEARANCES ISSUED FROM 2014 TO PRESENT (WITH NO CHANGES IN PERSONAL DETAILS SUCH AS NAME, PLACE AND DATE OF BIRTH)
  
  Through an Authorized Representative
  
  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
  
  Processing and Next Steps

• Fingerprinting at the Consulate is not required. Applicants may send the requirements to their authorized representative for onward submission to the NBI Main Office in Ermita, Manila.

• Upon receipt of the clearance certificate, the applicant must examine it for the presence of embossed NBI dry-seal and then affix their right thumbmark on the space provided.
  
  
  
  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
  
  Processing and Next Steps

• If the applicant does not have an authorized representative to process the application on their behalf, they may send their application directly to:  
  National Bureau of Investigation
  Mailed Clearance Section, 3rd Floor,
  NBI Clearance Building
  UN Avenue, Ermita, ManilaPhilippine 1000
   

• Processing by NBI Manila takes a maximum of five (5 days) upon receipt of documents. After processing, the NBI sends the clearance certificate to the applicant in Australia.

• Upon receipt of the clearance certificate, the applicant must examine it for the presence of embossed NBI dry-seal and then affix their right thumbmark on the space provided.
  
  Other notes:

• If there are changes to the details of the NBI Clearance such as civil status, name, date of birth, the NEW APPLICATION applies.

• If the applicant’s address in Australia has changed and needs to be updated, a letter indicating the new residential address must be included in the requirements.

• Visit the NBI website for more information: https://nbi.gov.ph/nbi-clearance-mailed-clearance/
  
  
  
  
  
  
   

• ​I do not have anyone in the Philippines to process my NBI Clearance, can I send it directly to the NBI? MORE>>

• I can't to go to the Consulate to get the NBI Fingerprint Form 5 because I am too far away, what can I do? MORE>>

• How long will it take to get the NBI Clearance?
  · Five days at the NBI, not including the travel time (this is if there are no issues at the NBI)

• What if there are changes of details on my NBI Clearance such as status, name, date of birth, etc.?
  Just follow the NEW APPLICATION process

• Are Police check and NBI Clearance are the same? Yes

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