NBI Clearance Online Editorial Team
Independent research and writing team · Guides for Filipinos at home and abroad
We research and write plain-language guides on getting, renewing and verifying an NBI clearance in the Philippines. Every guide is checked against official National Bureau of Investigation sources, shows the date it was last reviewed, and is updated whenever the process, fees or requirements change. We are an independent information website and are not affiliated with the NBI or any government agency.
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Guides by the editorial team
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NBI Clearance Apostille: How the DFA Process Works
How to get your NBI clearance apostilled by the DFA: when you need it, the online booking and upload steps, the ₱100 regular or ₱200 expedited fee, documents and representatives.
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NBI Clearance Abroad: Getting One From Outside the PH
How Filipinos overseas can get an NBI clearance by mail with Form No. 5: fingerprints, ₱200 fee, where to send it, using a representative, and the eGovPH app option.
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NBI Clearance Renewal 2026: How to Renew Online
How to renew your NBI clearance in 2026: online renewal with delivery, the new eGovPH NBI eClearance, branch renewal, requirements, the ₱130 fee and what to do if you don’t…
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NBI Clearance Online 2026: Complete Application Guide
How to apply for your NBI clearance online in 2026: the step-by-step process, ₱130 fee, valid IDs, branch visit, HIT, free clearance for first-time jobseekers and applying from abroad.
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NBI Clearance Validity: How Long Is It Valid in 2026?
An NBI clearance is valid for one year from its date of issue. Check your expiry date with our free tool, learn why some offices want one under 6 months…
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NBI Clearance Verification: How to Check If It’s Real
How to verify an NBI clearance online for free using the NBI ID number or QR code, where to find the number, tips for employers and HR, and warning signs…
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NBI Clearance Centers 2026: All 176 Branches
Find any of the 176 NBI clearance centers in the Philippines with our searchable list from the official appointment system, plus the main center on UN Avenue and tips for…
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NBI Clearance for First Time Job Seekers: Get It Free
How first-time jobseekers can get a free NBI clearance under RA 11261: who qualifies, the barangay certification requirements, step-by-step application and the one-time limit.
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NBI Clearance HIT: What It Means and What to Do
What a HIT on your NBI clearance means, why namesakes get flagged, the quality control interview, how long a HIT takes to clear (5–10 working days) and which documents help.
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NBI Clearance Fee 2026: How Much It Costs and How to Pay
How much an NBI clearance costs in 2026 (₱130 plus e-payment charge), why it’s not ₱115, how to pay with GCash, Maya, 7-Eleven or Bayad Center, and fixes for payment…
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NBI Clearance Requirements 2026: Complete Checklist
The complete NBI clearance requirements checklist for 2026: the official list of valid IDs, extra documents for first-time jobseekers, foreigners and name changes, and what to bring.
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NBI Appointment 2026: How to Book Your Slot Online
How to book an NBI appointment online in 2026: step-by-step booking, the applicant form, choosing a branch and slot, the 15-day grace period, and what happens on the day.