National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
NBI Clearance
National Bureau of Investigation clearance applications, including ordinary clearance, First-Time Job Seeker route, HIT follow-up, overseas mailed clearance, and National Police Clearance (PNP NPCS).
Ordinary clearance uses clearance.nbi.gov.ph and a published basic fee. First-time job seekers use a separate portal and NBI’s free FTJS process.
Three source-checked guides
NBI Clearance
Ordinary NBI Clearance application through the official online portal, appointment, payment, and branch biometrics—distinct from the free First-Time Job Seeker route.
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NBI Clearance for First-Time Job Seekers
Free NBI Clearance route for first-time job seekers under the official NBI First-Time Job Seekers process—separate from ordinary paid clearance.
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NBI Clearance HIT
What an NBI Clearance “HIT” status means and what to do next—namesake verification or quality-control interview—without inventing case outcomes.
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National Police Clearance (PNP NPCS)
Apply for a National Police Clearance through the PNP National Police Clearance System portal and appointment at a police station.
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NBI Clearance from Abroad (Mailed Clearance)
Apply for NBI Clearance while abroad via mailed clearance or a Philippine representative—Form No. 5 and renewal rules from official NBI materials.
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