Laughlin Air Force Base is a closed installation, all non-DoD affiliates will require DoD ID cardholders for sponsor, and proper identification is required to gain access. Proper identification includes but is not limited to:

- DOD Common Access cards

- Military Retiree ID cards

- Military Dependent ID cards

- Long-term access (Sponsorship for official visits requires a commander directed trusted agent)

- Local/State/Federal Law Enforcement (ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS)

- Veterans Health Identification Cardholders (VHIC)

- Veterans Affairs Designated Caregiver Passes

- Sponsored Guest

- Contact Visitor Center Staff for other exceptions

Visitor will present the visitor pass with their Real ID compliant identification to the gate guard for base access. U.S. Passports or other valid forms of photo identification, social security card, and birth certificate may be used. Please refer to the DHS website below for the most current state updates.

State-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards with the statement of "Not Valid For Federal Purposes," "Federal Limits May Apply," or any other similar phrases will no longer be used for establishing identity unless the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extends the deadline. See examples:

Click here for more information on the Real ID Act: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id

Please feel free to call the VCC at (830) 298-5349 or email us at 47sfs.passregistrationvcc@us.af.mil regarding any questions or concerns.

*NOTE: For official visitors, or visitors accessing the installation for an official purpose (government contractors, non-DoD guests of an organization, etc.), they must contact the host organization's designated official base access sponsor. *

**Foreign Nationals requesting access onto the installation are required to fill out a 'Foreign Visitor Request form' from the Visitor Control Center. Email us at 47sfs.passregistrationvcc@us.af.mil for more information

***Non-U.S. Citizens are required to provide a Proof of Resident Alien Card, Employment

Authorization Card and Social Security Card in addition to the documents listed above. ***

You can significantly reduce wait time at Visitor Center by pre-enrolling in the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS). Visit https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil/preenrollui/#/landing-page or scan the QR Code below

Then proceed to provide the requested information, which includes:

Visitor:

Name

Date of Birth

Country of Birth

Citizenship

Two identifiers (Social Security Number, Passport Number, State ID, Driver’s License, etc.)

Gender

Ethnicity

Hair/Eye Color

Height/Weight

Address

Email

Phone Number

Sponsor:

Name

Email/Phone Number

Site/Installation

Purpose of Visit

Once submitted, the visitor will be provided with a screen with a QR code and instructions upon arriving at the installation. The visitor should print this page or screenshot it on their mobile device and present it to the Visitor Center personnel.

Upon the first visit to the installation, all Veterans and Caregivers must stop at the Visitor Center during regular hours of operation. Veterans and Caregivers may enroll for recurring access, which would allow them to proceed to the gate for entry upon subsequent visits without having to stop again at the Visitor Control Center.

As is the case with all other individuals seeking access to DoD installations, all eligible Veterans and Caregivers must pass a basic on-the-spot background check prior to enrolling into the DBIDS system. Veterans and Caregivers with felony convictions, felony arrest warrants, or other types of derogatory information related to criminal history or terrorism may not be permitted entry.

*Note: Access disqualifications may differ between DoD installations. For further information please visit: https://news.va.gov/68479/veterans-need-vhic-for-in-person-commissary-military-exchange-and-mwr-access/

For any comments or questions concerning base access, contact us at (830) 298-5349.

1. Will the sponsor be notified if their guests have been denied base access?

Yes, the Visitor Center staff will contact you via email or by the phone number you provided if your guest(s) have or have NOT been granted access. If your guest(s) do not meet background vetting process you may apply for an Denial Rebuttal procedures for your guest. For this process contact the VCC at (830) 298-5349 or submit a denial rebuttal procedure at 47sfs.passregistrationvcc@us.af.mil .

2. Will the Visitor Center receive packages and mail?

The Visitor Control Center will not receive delivery of packages or mail from Amazon, USPS, UPS, FedEx, or any other carrier. All packages or mail sent to the Visitor Center will be rejected and returned to the carrier. Please use your on-base address for all personal deliveries.

3. Can I call the Laughlin AFB Visitor Center for operator services?

The Visitor Control Center is unable to act as an operator service or base locator. We do not have the capability to redirect incoming calls to other offices.

4. Are unofficial foreign national visitors authorized to be on Laughlin AFB unescorted?

Unofficial foreign national visitors are not authorized to be on Laughlin AFB unescorted at any time. All foreign nationals that are on unofficial visits (e.g. family members) will have to stop by the Visitor Center with identification credentials/passport and be vetted by Air Force Office of Special Investigation (AFOSI). Once properly vetted, Visitor Center staff will issue a DBIDS paper pass not to exceed 30 days that will state "authorized base access with escort by approved ID holder only." If you are requesting information regarding official visits by foreign personnel, please contact the VCC.

5. Can I leave my vehicle parked in the Visitor Center parking lot?

No, any vehicle left unattended in the VCC parking lot overnight will be subject to ticketing and/or towing at the owner’s expense.

6. I lost my CAC. How can I get another one?

Civilian/military members will report to the Visitor Center with a valid photo ID to verify the individual’s base access authorization and will be issued a temporary pass. The VCC staff will accomplish a Lost/Stolen Memorandum form with the member which he/she will bring to 47FSS for new Identification. If no valid photo ID is available to the member, report to the Visitor Center for assistance.

7. Are commercial or oversize vehicles authorized through any gate on Laughlin AFB?

No, all commercial and oversized vehicles must enter through the Laughlin Visitor Center Commercials’ search bay.