NBI Clearance Fee 2026: How Much and How to Pay
Quick answer
The NBI clearance fee in 2026 is PHP 130 plus a PHP 30 e-payment fee, PHP 160 in total. New and renewal applications pay the same, for local or abroad purposes. First-time jobseekers get it free once under RA 11261. The NBI clearance online application guide covers every step.
How much does it cost?
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NBI clearance fee | PHP 130 | New or renewal, any purpose |
| E-payment service fee | PHP 30 | NBI Citizen's Charter 2025; the NBI website says usually PHP 25 to PHP 30 |
| Total | PHP 160 | Paid before your branch visit |
| First-time jobseekers | PHP 0 | Once only, with barangay certification |
| Mailed application from abroad | PHP 200 | NBI website: PHP 130 fee plus PHP 70 mailing. NBI Citizen's Charter 2025: PHP 40 of it for regular mailing |
| Appointment booking | PHP 0 | Never pay anyone to book |
| Delivery within Metro Manila (online renewal) | PHP 200 | About 5 working days |
| Delivery outside Metro Manila (online renewal) | PHP 350 | About 7 to 10 working days |
How to pay: GCash, Maya, 7-Eleven, Bayad Center or online banking, using the reference number from your NBI application. Our NBI payment help walks through each channel.
Tips:
- Keep your receipt until you have your clearance.
- A HIT does not add any fee.
- Once your application is marked "PAID", you have a 15-day grace period if you miss your date, so you do not pay again.
- Online renewal with delivery adds PHP 200 within Metro Manila or PHP 350 outside it, per the NBI Citizen's Charter. See the NBI clearance renewal guide.
What is not charged: creating your account, booking a slot, and releasing a clearance after a HIT. People who ask for extra money to "skip the line" are not part of the NBI process.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the NBI clearance in 2026?
PHP 130 plus a PHP 30 e-payment fee, PHP 160 in total.
Is NBI clearance renewal cheaper?
No. A renewal pays the same PHP 130 fee as a new application.
Is the NBI clearance free for first-time jobseekers?
Yes, once. Bring a barangay certification that you are a first-time jobseeker and apply through the NBI First Time Job Seekers portal. Full steps: free NBI clearance for first-time jobseekers.
How much is the NBI clearance delivery fee?
PHP 200 within Metro Manila and PHP 350 outside it. Delivery is offered with the online renewal and takes about 5 working days in Metro Manila or 7 to 10 working days elsewhere.
Does a HIT cost extra?
No. You return on your release date and claim the clearance without paying again. See what an NBI HIT means.
How much is an NBI clearance from abroad?
PHP 200 by mail with the payment enclosed. The NBI website splits it into the PHP 130 fee plus PHP 70 mailing; the NBI Citizen's Charter 2025 says PHP 40 of it is for regular mailing. See NBI clearance from abroad.
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