Foreigners in the Philippines

How Foreigners Can Get a Philippine Driver’s License From Scratch in 2026

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Foreigner applying for a Philippine driver’s license at an LTO office

A foreign national can obtain a Philippine driver’s license even without holding a driver’s license from another country. However, the process is different from converting a valid foreign driver’s license. A foreigner applying as a new driver must complete the full Philippine licensing process, including the Theoretical Driving Course, Student-Driver’s Permit, Practical Driving Course, and … Read more

How to Get NBI Clearance for Foreigners in the Philippines (2026 Guide)

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How to get NBI Clearance for foreigners in the Philippines in 2026

Updated: August 2026 Foreign nationals living, working, studying, doing business, or completing immigration-related requirements in the Philippines may sometimes be asked to obtain an NBI Clearance. The National Bureau of Investigation’s current public guidance does not publish a separate, detailed checklist exclusively for foreign nationals applying inside the Philippines. Instead, the general NBI Clearance process … Read more