I recently came across NBI Clearance while looking into some document requirements in the Philippines.

For those who may not be familiar with it, NBI Clearance is a document issued by the National Bureau of Investigation in the Philippines. It is commonly requested for employment, government transactions, travel-related requirements, and other situations where a person's criminal record may need to be checked.

I was wondering how commonly NBI Clearance is required in different situations. Is it mainly requested for employment, or are there other situations where people usually need it?

Also, for someone applying for NBI Clearance for the first time, what are the main things they should know before applying?

Would be interested to hear from people in the Philippines who have recently gone through the process.