Don't Lose Your Marbles

Note:  Make sure to use a computer for this.  I tried applying online using my ipad but the right hand column wasn't showing up.    The process is pretty straightforward, but for those who want a visual guide before doing it online, this might be of use to you. DISCLAIMER :  Any logos appearing in this post are property of their respective owners.  No copyright infringement is intended and any images used in this post are for illustration purposes only. For any questions or problems, please contact the NBI office directly at 0917-999-94-21 (Globe) | 0920-412-99-99 (Smart) | 0999-569-99-64 (Smart) . ========== Update:  So, I missed my original appointment date and scheduled (and paid!) for another one and when I got to the NBI clearance office at Duty Free Parañaque, they accepted both so I now have 2 clearances. Btw, for those going to the Duty Free satellite branch, they don't allow walk-ins so you really need to apply online and go there...

It seems to me that the NBI changes its system every few years, yet it remains to be as inefficient and incompetent  as the last one because they lose their databases and our data to the IT company in charge of their system.   It's such a waste of time to have to come back every time your name had a "hit" and they don't do anything to update their records.  If you had a "hit" when you applied before, it will come up again. In their previous system, you can fill out the form and pay online using Globe Gcash then proceed directly to the NBI main center in UN Avenue and be done with it in less than 10 minutes, which was convenient.   This time, you can only fill out the application form online found at http://nbi.njis-ph.com/ sample screenshot only Make sure to double check all your entries before clicking the "Submit" button. After filling it up online, you can print out the completed form or (if you don't have a printer) co...

I've read lots of horror stories in blogs and fora regarding people's experiences with applying for an NBI clearance and fortunately I also discovered that others applied using the E-clearance on  NBI's website . I applied online using the E-clearance and followed the instructions which are pretty straightforward.  They also have a list of FAQs or frequently asked questions   (click here) .  Make sure to read and understand it thoroughly before proceeding.  The NBI branch I will be referring to in this post is the U.N. branch. The main advantage of using the E-clearance is convenience .  You can go at your  preferred time schedule (based on your booking), have your picture and biometrics taken, and get your clearance in less than 1 hour.  If the NBI's branch in U.N. Avenue is more accessible to you, you can opt for the e-clearance. I'm not sure if you can also use the e-clearance for the satellite centers (like those in Robinsons malls a...