I have experienced too much suffering on getting requirements for my first job ever. Of course, it was my fault not to fulfill everything whenever I have a bunch of moments to do that. But because those things happened, it can't be undone. I have applied for a job and there are lots of requirements you can't imagine (there are people who are on the same feet as mine). So, having two days to process all the needed requirements to get a job were my worst two days (and still not looking forward to that).
Going back, I will tell you the complete details on how to process your NBI Clearance as of this year. I hope this is also applicable on the next succeeding years.
Keep in mind that THIS PROCESS IS FOR FIRST TIMERS/NEW APPLICANTS ONLY.
Here are the steps:
I. CLICK HERE TO START.
1. Once you click "HERE" you are redirected to a new tab, which is the website of NBI for clearance. Input all your details that are needed in the boxes. Make sure to use your valid e-mail address as you will use it to receive transactions during your process.
2. After you logged on, you will see empty boxes to fill your information. Those with asterisks (*) are needed to be filled.
3. If you have no identifying marks, just input "none". You cannot leave that blank because it is required.
4. After you have saved your information, a new page appears. Take note that whether you put a photo on your online application, you will be asked to take a picture on the NBI Office you have chosen.
5. You can always edit your information on your online application. Review your details carefully so that there will be no problems when you go to an NBI Office.
II. APPLYING FOR CLEARANCE.
1. When you're done, you can now apply for your clearance. Click "Apply for Clearance" and a dialog box appears. Select "New" or "Renew" depending on your status. (Note that if you select "Renew", I don't know if this process is applicable for you to follow. This is mostly based on my own experience.)
2. Type in any of your Valid ID. If you don't have any valid IDs yet like SSS, Postal ID, Driver's License etc., you can input your School ID.
3. There is another dialog box. Just click OKAY.
III. SCHEDULING YOUR APPOINTMENT.
This is the most annoying part. Please follow instructions carefully.
1. Select an NBI Branch that is nearest to your location. If you are around NCR, I suggest NOT TO CHOOSE ROBINSON'S GALLERIA as this branch has the most number of application processes per day (I am not sure about it, but it almost holds 500-600 applications per day, of course this depends on what month the applications are at peak. If you happen to apply for an NBI Clearance from February to July [months for employment], expect that application processes range to 500 or more). So, you can ignore the fact of choosing the nearest location for you. Instead, choose other NBI branches if you are in a rush or you are avoiding long queues that last for a day. ADVICE: DO NOT SELECT ROBINSON'S GALLERIA IF YOU DON'T WANT TO WAIT FOR LONG HOURS.
2. You can only choose ONE BRANCH ON YOUR ENTIRE PROCESS. I called this the most annoying part because I had experienced waiting on queues for almost five hours for NOTHING. I was confused of whether to choose Robinson's Galleria or Robinson's Metro East because they are both addressed in Ortigas but with different city. I first chose Robinson's Metro East because I thought it was much nearer. But then I changed my mind and changed it to Robinson's Galleria (a lot of people I knew picked this so I also picked this branch up to avoid hassle, but I'm wrong though). I thought I selected Robinson's Galleria then. But when I was in front of the staff (to take my picture and biometrics), I was shocked that I was assigned to get my clearance to Robinson's Metro East.
3. To avoid any disturbance during the process, MAKE SURE YOU GO TO THE BRANCH YOU CHOSE ONLINE. The strict policy of NBI is wherever branch you have chosen when you apply online, you must process your clearance THERE. It cannot be helped to process your clearance on any other branches (unless you cry or...). IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY CHOSE A BRANCH THAT IS WAY TOO FAR FROM YOUR PLACE, EXAMPLE ZAMBOANGA BRANCH, YOU NEED TO GO TO ZAMBOANGA TO PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION. THE OPTION FOR THAT IS YOU NEED TO RE-PROCESS YOUR CLEARANCE AGAIN, MEANING YOU WILL PAY FOR ANOTHER CLEARANCE (NOT REALLY SURE ABOUT THAT BECAUSE YOU HAD ALREADY AN ONLINE APPLICATION, I'M NOT SURE IF YOU CAN DUPLICATE THAT). SO CHOOSE A BRANCH CAREFULLY.
4. Feel free to choose whether AM or PM depending on your availability or urgency to get your clearance. This is not really working on other branches as some of them have less applications per day. Robinson's Galleria has a ticket number system (I don't know about other popular NBI branches) where a security guard will give you a ticket to avoid "singit sa pila" during the process. More or less 500 ticket numbers are given in Galleria per day. When I went to Metro East, there were no long queues or ticket number system. There were more or less sixty people processing their NBI Clearance so I have finished for more or less than an hour. While on Galleria, I took almost five hours just for waiting to be processed! (And yes, I'm stupid).
5. After you have chosen a timeslot, select your purpose of getting an NBI Clearance (bear with me as I haven't known about choosing "Abroad") and the details.
6. So even if you failed to go to your chosen schedule, you can always go when you will be available but DO NOT LET YOUR SCHEDULE EXPIRED. There is a date for the expiration of your entire process. If that happens, I don't know whether if you will going to re-process from the top or wait for another set of available schedule.
III. HOW TO PAY?
7. There are four options to choose to pay your clearance. Choose one and remember that you will be charged another fee for that. I suggest to pay among those four options rather than on the NBI Office itself so that your time will be saved (like there are two sets of lines for NBI Clearance, one for those who paid outside NBI and the other is for paying on the NBI Office. As for paying inside the office, it will take much time because those who paid outside will go straight to Step Number 2, which is taking picture and biometrics).
8. When you pay outside NBI, a new tab appears. This is the DragonPay Online Payment. If you choose over-the-counter banks, there is a drop-down to choose for any banks they affiliated with. If you choose Online Banking, there is also a drop-down to choose for your preferred bank, and you don't need to go on any bank branches. Choose mobile payment, type your Globe number and pay your clearance. Or choose Bayad Center and go to the nearest branch and pay. There is always a reference number for your chosen payment option. You can copy that on your phone or write it down on a piece of paper. DO NOT FORGET YOUR REFERENCE NUMBER BECAUSE THIS IS WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING FOR TO SEARCH FOR YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION.
9. If you check the "Transaction", you will see that you are still unpaid. So you need to pay your clearance right before you go to the office. No need to print ANYTHING even on the website itself says "PRINT". You will not going to present that either. Just remember your Reference Number and everything will be fine.
10. After you have paid, you need to go to your account to confirm your payment. There is an instruction there, a printscreen of a receipt. Just follow the instructions and you're good to go.
11. You will see confirmation then. If you will check your e-mail, you will see a payment confirmation sent by DragonPay.
IV. GETTING YOUR NBI CLEARANCE.
1. After confirmation, go to your preferred NBI branch and process your clearance there. Some branches are very quick to process applications, some are not. If your preferred branch has a ticket number system, you need to go as early as 6AM to get one or two-digit ticket numbers and aside from that, if it is inside the mall (like Galleria), you need to wait for the mall opening which is 10AM. But if the branch doesn't have, expect a good and quick flow of process. Approach any guard for assistance.
2. As I've said earlier, if you choose to pay directly to an NBI Office, you are on your first step, paying your NBI clearance. You will not be charged for any additional fee unlike other payment modes which is why others prefer this . But if you already paid outside, you will proceed to the next step which is checking your reference number, taking your photo for clearance and your biometrics.
3. As you go to Step 2, you will need to present any of your valid ID's (Postal ID, School ID, SSS ID, etc.) and your receipt of paying your clearance. For those who chose mobile or online banking, just present your transaction.
4. They will search if you happen to have shared the same exact name you have. If unfortunately this happens, you will need to wait more than a week before you can get your clearance (probably ten days).
5. You will then be instructed to go to the releasing of clearance. Present you receipt and wait for the printing. A staff sometimes asks for an extra Php5.00 for an envelope. I don't know if you can refuse to buy one. They will going to tear your receipt once you have received your NBI Clearance.
That's it! you have your NBI Clearance now.
If you have any questions, just feel free to ask me by commenting below. Hope this helps!
