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Jun 07 2008

How To Apply for NBI Clearance in Philippines

Posted by: dolphinlover in My Life as A Seawoman, tags:


NBI is National Bureau of Investigation. Every Filipino citizen is required to have NBI clearance when applying for a job, either local or abroad.

The Philippines NBI clearance is one of the requirements to file for a Visa - Seaman.
Apply at the NBI Clearance Center (Carriedo Plaza, Carriedo cor Estero Cegado Sts. Sta. Cruz, Manila) or at any NBI satellite offices, NBI Regional / District Offices and NBI Kiosk nationwide.



What will I bring when I apply for an NBI clearance?

You should bring a valid Identification Card (ID) for authentication of your name or original copy of your previous NBI Clearance for renewal.

How much do I pay for my application?

Travel Abroad, Immigration Requirement, Visa Seaman, Seaman’s Book, TBC for RTO, Marriage Requirement = Php 115.00

Local Employment, Customs Pass ID, Enlistment AFP, DND, DOT Requirement, ID Purposes and Other Requirement = Php 115.00

Other than the NBI Clearance Center in Carriedo Plaza, Sta Cruz, Manila, where else can we apply for NBI Clearance

There are Satellite offices in different City Halls within and outside Metro Manila :

* Quezon City **
* Pasig City **
* Muntinlupa City **
* Mandaluyong City
* Las Pinas City
* Caloocan City
* Los Banos Municipal Hall
* Valenzuela City
* Marilao, Bulacan
* Taytay Municipal Hall
* POEA

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO APPLY FOR AN NBI CLEARANCE?

o METRO MANILA - for those without namesake, clearance certificates are released within 3- 5 minutes. For those with namesake, they are advised to proceed to NBI Clearance Center in Carriedo for further verification. Applicant is asked to wait for 5 minutes for the release of his/her clearance. For those who are required to go to the Quality Control Section for interview, clearances will be released one (1) hour after the interview.

NBI-SATELLITE Applicants –

* COMPUTERIZED SATELLITE OFFICE – for those without namesake, clearance certificates are released within one (1) day. For those with namesake, clearances will be released after 5- 7 working days upon application.

NBI Clearance is valid for one year from the date of issue.

Read my Other Topics for Aspiring Seaman and Seawoman:

My First Contract as a Seawoman

How to Get SOLAS in Philippines

How To Apply for Seamans Book in Philippines

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Passport Requirements for Filipinos

How to Get NBI Clearance in Philippines

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Fred Olsen Cruises

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Carnival Cruise Lines

Source: http://www.nbi.gov.ph

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8 Responses to “How To Apply for NBI Clearance in Philippines”
  1. pj says:
    February 11th, 2009 at 1:55 pm - Edit

    hi…just read your interesting blog…i am currently trying/applying to get a career in a shipping line….i’ve got many friends who is in this industry. right now i am confused what to do first…i am a hrm graduate, worked as a concierge for 8 moths on a resort…i am currently employed as a call center agent… its been 3 years since ive worked from the resort.its been a having hard time applying bec shipping lines requires that you are employed at least within a year under hospitality industry. can we apply for a job even without current experience???some said that we just need solas, sea mans book and certificates and we’r good….do we also need a “backer” inside that company??i need some help abt this one…thanks

  2. erickson mas says:
    March 4th, 2009 at 8:45 am - Edit

    please send me a copy of the application forms and requirements for seaman’s book.

  3. dolphinlover says:
    June 21st, 2009 at 7:29 am - Edit

    hi sorry for just replying now, i have been quite busy with my studies. anyway, it would help if you have experience in the position that youre applying for. it also depends on the employer if its really a requirement on that position to have expereince. in my case, i am lucky or i may call it im blessed because my agent just asked me to undergo training in their company for the position i was applying and i was sent to my first ship after the training. and at the same time, i completed all the needed documents like solas, seamans book, passport… it took me almost 1 year to complete all my documents while at the same time, i was going around to different shipping agencies applying for any position. actually. it takes lots of guts, patience and financial back-up while applying for cruise ship jobs. just dont give up! and pray!

  4. redcafe says:
    December 18th, 2009 at 4:08 pm - Edit

    hi, do i need to secure an nbi clearance if i will just travel abroad?

  5. dolphinlover says:
    January 10th, 2010 at 2:28 pm - Edit

    hi redcafe, if you are applying for a passport, you will need NBI clearance for travel abroad, but if you already have a passport and you have travel plans, you dont need NBI every time you travel out of the country unless you are an overseas contract worker. enjoy your holidays!

  6. Emy says:
    February 18th, 2010 at 7:19 pm - Edit

    A follow up Im just curious, what cruise ship did you apply wherein you only went training for that company?

  7. Mitch says:
    February 18th, 2010 at 7:23 pm - Edit

    To follow up with Emy’s question. What are the specific requirements when applying for that company you applied? Where did you apply [location]?

  8. Gerry says:
    June 21st, 2010 at 6:13 pm - Edit

    Ok lang po kaya na mag apply..kahit kahit regular ka pa sa work?..Thanks..Ayoko po kasing mag resign agad kasi wala pang badget?

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