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How to Get An NBI (NATIONAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION) Clearance

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

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.

  • For NEW APPLICATION

  • For RENEWAL APPLICATION




     

  • ​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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