Option 1: Steps to getting a Visitor Pass (Sponsor attendance required)

Step 1 - Sponsor and visitor must arrive together at the base Visitor Center during normal duty hours, or the base's main gate outside of normal duty hours. The pass recipient must have a REAL ID-compliant license or ID*, and if they intend to drive onto base, they must also provide current proof of insurance and vehicle registration.  Visitors aged 15 or younger do not need passes but must always be accompanied by individuals with proper credentials.

Step 2 - Security Forces will conduct a background check on visitors. Individuals aged 16 and over must provide their SSN and undergo a photo and fingerprint scan for their DBIDS profile.

Step 3 - If approved, requesting individual will be enrolled into DBIDS.

Step 4 - Visit duration will be recorded in DBIDS.

Step 5 - The DBIDS Visitor Pass will be printed and wet signed by the visitor.

Buckley VCC is open M-F 7am-3pm; closed weekends, holidays, family days. For questions about base access, EAL, or DBIDS, call 303-677-4212. After hours, Main Gate (Mississippi Gate) can issue passes up to 72 hours or until next duty day.

*Other forms of approved identification include Passport, Permanent Resident Card. Employment Authorization Document, and Tribal ID.

Note: Non-U.S. citizen visitors must undergo additional background checks and processing before being issued a visitor's pass. Please visit the Non-Military Foreign Visitor's Policy/Request section below

Option 2: To save you time - DBIDS Pre-Enrollment Process for Visitor Passes

1. Steps for the Visitor (Pre-Enrollment Requests must be submitted 2 business days in advance)
Step 1 - Visitors aged 16 and older requiring a pass can visit https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil/ to pre-enroll with DBIDS.

Step 2 - Copy down the alphanumeric code from the DBIDS pre-enrollment page.                                                                    

Step 3 – Send the alphanumeric code, scanned/photocopy of REAL ID Act compliant driver’s license or ID* (front and back), E-mail address, phone number and dates of your visit to your sponsor.    

Note: The sponsor can complete the pre-enrollment registration for the visitor.        

2. Steps for the Sponsor                                                                                                                                

Step 1 - The sponsor will email the following to 460sfs.s3.s3@us.af.mil for Buckley access:

• Sponsor's Full Name
• Sponsor's Date of Birth
• Sponsors phone number
• Sponsor’s scanned/copy CAC, Retired ID, Dependent ID, DBIDS card, or Veterans Health ID Card (front & back)
• Visitor's alphanumeric code from steps above
• Visitor's email address
• Visitor’s license/ID* scan/copy (front & back)
• Dates of visit

3. Steps for Visitor Pass Pickup – Sponsor escort NOT required if pre-enrolled through DBIDS

Step 1 – Visitor arrives to Buckley Visitor Center, or the base’s main gate outside of normal duty hours; visitors receiving a pass must have a REAL ID Act compliant driver’s license or ID*, and if they intend to drive onto base, they must also provide current proof of insurance and vehicle registration. 

Step 2 – Security Forces will conduct a background check on visitors.

Step 3 - If approved, the visitor’s DBIDS profile will be completed with a photo and index finger scan.

Step 4 - Visit duration will be recorded in DBIDS. The DBIDS Visitor Pass will be printed and wet signed by the visitor.

Buckley VCC is open M-F 7am-3pm; closed weekends, holidays, family days. For questions about base access, EAL, or DBIDS, call 303-677-4212. After hours, Main Gate (West Gate) can issue passes up to 72 hours or until next duty day.

*Other forms of approved identification include Passport, Permanent Resident Card. Employment Authorization Document, and Tribal ID.

Note: Non-U.S. citizen visitors must undergo additional background checks and processing before being issued a visitor's pass. Please visit the Non-Military Foreign Visitor's Policy/Request section below