1. Application for a Certificate of No Criminal Record in the Philippines
A police clearance certificate is a type of certificate issued by a specific agency that certifies that a person does not have a criminal record in their place of residence. In the Philippines, a police clearance certificate is issued by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and is commonly referred to as NBI clearance.
Learn more about foreign-related notarization and certification!
For foreigners who have been in the Philippines, they need to have their fingerprint card authenticated at the embassy first. The process of obtaining and authenticating a fingerprint card is usually as follows:
Obtain a fingerprint card** from the Philippine Embassy and fill in your personal data truthfully and clearly as required. Please note that you will need to provide accurate personal information when filling it out, including date of birth, place of birth, passport number, etc.
Attach a 2" x 2" white background taken within the last three months**. Please make sure that it is clear, non-reflective, and meets the requirements of the Philippine Embassy.
Leave fingerprints where appropriate. The lower right corner of the fingerprint card needs to be signed by the applicant and ensure that the signature matches the signature on the passport or other identification document.
Submit the completed fingerprint card** to the Philippine Embassy for authentication. The Embassy will conduct an audit and stamp and sign the ** to certify the authenticity and legitimacy of the **.
Once you have completed the above steps, send ** to your authorized representative with a signed letter authorizing him or her to follow up on your behalf. Please note that the Power of Attorney must be notarized by the Philippine Embassy.
For applicants who need to renew their Police Clearance Certificate, the application process can be simplified if they hold an original NBI personal copy issued after 2014. Simply provide a recent**, a copy of your passport, and any supporting documentation of a change in name, date of birth, or place of birth, and follow the steps in the instructions above to "Send ** to your representative".
2. Apostille (additional certificate).
If your police clearance certificate needs to be used in a Hague Convention country, it will need to be apostilled. Apostille is an international authentication method used to prove the authenticity and legitimacy of a certain document or certificate. Here are the general steps to get an apostille:
Fill out the application form: provide information such as the name of the requesting country, **, and the address to which the document should be mailed.
Prepare your ID: You will usually need to provide a copy of your passport or other valid ID.
Apostille in DFA: Submit the prepared documents and application form to the Philippines (DFA) for Apostille certification. The authenticated document will be accompanied by an apostille, which can be used in the Hague Convention countries.
It is important to note that the specific application process and requirements may vary from country to country, region, and specific circumstances. Therefore, it is advisable to understand the relevant regulations and requirements before making an application to avoid unnecessary trouble.