Our Mandate
RMI Immigration is mandated to provide an efficient and effective immigration service through the application and enforcement of the Immigration Laws and Regulations. Without limiting the generality powers vested in the Immigration officers by the Act, our functions included but not limited to:
- carrying out immigration clearance procedures at approved airports and docks
- issuing visas in accordance with the provisions of the Act and regulations
- effectively implementing and enforcing shore pass procedures
- carrying out routine inspections of premises to ensure that
— curfew hours under section 119(1) are being observed; and
— persons are not in the Republic in contravention of their visas
- issuing citation notices pursuant to penalty provisions under the Act or regulations
- liaising with the Attorney General’s office, members of the Police, Labor Division and other appropriate Government agencies for the effective implementation and enforcement of the Act and regulations
- carrying out any other functions as necessary for the effective enforcement of the Act and regulations
- Officers of the Division shall, at all times, comply with instructions of the Minister, Attorney General, and the Director
These functions shall encompass procedures regarding entry visa, residence permits, border control clearance, detention, removals and deportations.
