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NBI clearance — how to apply, what to bring, what a HIT means
Register at clearance.nbi.gov.ph, fill in your profile, choose a branch and schedule, pay, then go to the branch with your reference number and two valid government IDs. With no HIT you get it in minutes. A HIT usually means returning in 5 to 10 working days, at no extra cost.
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The NBI says usually 5 to 10 working days. The officer gives your actual date: follow that one.
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Deadlines
The rules, with the source
| What | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Where to start | Online at clearance.nbi.gov.ph. Use an active mobile number and email for the OTP | NBI, How to apply |
| Names | Spelling must match your valid IDs | NBI, How to apply |
| Fee | The guide says ₱130 plus an e-payment charge of about ₱25–₱30 | NBI, How to apply |
| How to pay | GCash, Maya, 7-Eleven, Bayad Center or online banking, with the reference number the portal gives you | NBI, How to apply |
| What to bring | Reference number or QR, proof of payment, two valid government IDs, original and not expired | NBI, How to apply |
| Photo | There is a dress code for the photo: no sando, tank top, shorts or slippers | NBI, How to apply |
| Missed schedule | The guide mentions a 15-day grace period once the transaction is PAID | NBI, How to apply |
| HIT | A similar or identical name matched a record. Return usually in 5 to 10 working days, no extra payment | NBI, How to apply |
| First-time job seekers | Free under RA 11261. Use firsttimejobseekers.nbi.gov.ph and bring the original Barangay Certification (letterhead, dry seal, signed by the Punong Barangay or an authorized officer), two valid IDs or certificates such as a birth or voter’s certificate, and your signed Oath of Undertaking | NBI, First Time Job Seekers; How to apply |
| Renewal | If your clearance was issued in 2014 or later and your details have not changed, the guide says you can renew online and have it delivered | NBI, How to apply; Applying from abroad |
| From abroad | Form No. 5 from the embassy or consulate, rolled fingerprints taken and sealed there or at a police station, a 2×2 photo on white taken within 3 months, a copy of your passport biodata page; register online, choose the UN Avenue center, pay, then mail the papers or send a representative. Up to 5 days after the NBI receives them | NBI, Applying from abroad |
Checked on 3 November 2026 on nbi.gov.ph. The NBI Citizen’s Charter page lists other fees (₱115, ₱165, ₱415) and looks older: the amount on the portal when you pay is the one that counts. How long a clearance stays valid is not stated on nbi.gov.ph.
What does not exist
Be careful with these.
- “A HIT means you have a record”: The NBI says it often just means a similar name.
- “You pay again after a HIT”: The NBI says you claim it without paying extra.
- “A first-time job seeker pays like everyone else”: RA 11261 makes it free once, through the First-Time Job Seekers portal and lane.
Step by step
What to do, in order
1
Register
At clearance.nbi.gov.ph, with OTP.
2
Fill in your profile
Spelling exactly as on your IDs.
3
Choose branch and date
And the ID you will bring.
4
Pay
Copy your reference number.
5
Go to the branch
Two valid IDs and proof of payment.
6
Claim it
Today, or on the date given after a HIT.
Questions
How much is NBI clearance?
The NBI guide says ₱130 plus an e-payment charge. The portal shows the amount when you pay.
What IDs are accepted?
Two valid government IDs such as a passport, driver’s license, National ID, UMID or postal ID. A PSA birth certificate is also listed. These are examples, not a closed list.
What is a HIT?
Your name matched a record. It is common. You return on the date given, usually in 5 to 10 working days. Some applicants are also interviewed by Quality Control, at least 15 minutes.
Is it free for first-time job seekers?
Yes, once, under RA 11261. Use the First-Time Job Seekers portal and bring your Barangay Certification, two valid IDs or certificates and the signed Oath of Undertaking.
Can I renew without going to a branch?
The guide says yes if your last clearance was issued in 2014 or later and your details have not changed: choose online renewal on the portal and it is delivered.
Can I apply from abroad?
Yes, by mail or through a representative. Get Form No. 5 from the embassy or consulate, have your fingerprints taken and sealed, add a 2×2 photo and a passport copy, register and pay online with the UN Avenue center. Processing takes up to 5 days after the NBI receives your papers.
How long is NBI clearance valid?
nbi.gov.ph does not say. Ask the employer or office that requested it how recent it must be.
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