Andersen to implement new foreign national entry policy

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  • By Senior Airman Veronica McMahon
  • 36th Wing Public Affairs
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam --  A new policy regulating the entry of foreign nationals onto Andersen AFB will be implemented on December 1st, 2011.

The new policy requires all sponsor's of foreign nationals to visit the Visitor Control Center at the main gate to officially request approval to sponsor a foreign national onto the base. Approval may take up to five days so sponsors should plan ahead and complete the necessary paperwork early.

This new policy will affect individuals who are not U.S. citizens.

"The reason behind the change is to ensure the security of the assets and personnel on Andersen AFB, and so we know who is accessing the installation and why," said Maj. Kathy Jordan, 36th Security Force Squadron commander. "This policy will probably affect mostly retirees, or those who have visiting family members who are foreign nationals, however, it applies to all sponsors."

"Due to this policy change, sponsors should anticipate added processing time for their foreign national visitors. Requests should be made at least five days in advance of requiring access. Additionally, sponsors must bring all required documents to the Visitor Control Center," said Col. Dwayne Thomas, 36th Mission Support Group commander. "Getting the information to Security Forces early will ensure this process is smooth and that visitors who need access obtain access in a timely manner."

The required documents are; a copy of the individual's passport or visa, the sponsor's military or Department of Defense identification card, and a completed copy of the information request form that can be obtained at the Andersen AFB Visitor Control Center.

"The only exceptions to this policy will be those foreign visitors who are processed through official Air Force protocol channels and emergency circumstances approved by either the wing or vice wing commander," said Captain Lycan, 36 SFS operations officer. "These situations will be considered and processed on a case-by-case basis."

For more information about this policy change, please contact the Andersen Air Force Base Visitor Control Center at (671) 366-5651.