Applying for a NICA clearance

I have been searching for months on how to apply or obtain a NICA clearance but I had no luck in finding it. And that's the main reason why I have been looking forward in writing this entry. Some of you may ask what a NICA clearance is, this particular clearance is requested upon applying for a Philippine visa. NICA stands for National Intelligence Coordinating Agency, as what I have learned they are working hand in hand with the different intelligence agency in the world like the CIA. The clearance states that you are not in any international or local criminal list around the world. So what do you need to do to apply for one.

The requirements are the following

(A) 1 colored picture of applicant, 1x1 OR 2x2

(B) 2 photocopies of the data page of your passport

(C) duly accomplished application form

The office for applying is located in the third floor of the main office of the Bureau of Immigration in Intramuros, Manila. The NICA clearance can be obtained in the derogatory section of the bureau. It has a small window on the left side with a small label NICA clearance. Upon arrival in the window they will hand you an application form which is easy to fill. After filling up the form you need to return it to them with all the other requirement I mentioned above. It takes ten (10) days to process so plan on making two trips to the bureau just for obtaining the clearance.

I hope this helps you especially those who are doing their visa application on their own.