BI Clearance Certification
The BI Clearance Certification — whether a person appears in the Bureau of Immigration's derogatory records — who asks for it, the application steps, and how it differs from other certificates.
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Summary
The BI Clearance Certification — whether a person appears in the Bureau of Immigration's derogatory records — who asks for it, the application steps, and how it differs from other certificates.
Key facts
What you'll need
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Common issues
What the certificate is
BI Clearance Certification is a document concerning whether a person appears in a derogatory database, list or record maintained by the Bureau of Immigration. A bank, employer, embassy, court or another government process may ask for it.
What it is NOT
It is not automatically a complete criminal-record certificate from every Philippine agency or another country.
Application steps
- Complete the form.
- Submit supporting documents.
- Obtain an Order of Payment Slip.
- Pay the certificate and related charges.
- Submit the original receipt.
- Return with the claim stub for release.
Before applying
Ask the receiving institution how recent the certificate must be and whether it needs an apostille or translation.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about this process.
It shows whether you appear in BI's derogatory records. It is not automatically a complete criminal-record certificate from every agency or another country.
Ask the receiving institution — some offices want a recent certificate, an apostille, or a translation.
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