Foreign Affairs and Immigration

Entry / Exit Stamp Services

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Provides border entry and exit stamping for travellers at airports and land crossings. Officers validate visas, carrier manifests and watchlists, then record movements in border systems. Automated gates may support low‑risk travellers. Records enable stay monitoring, overstayer detection and statistics. Complaints and special assistance desks operate per SOPs.

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Category: Foreign Affairs and Immigration
Sub-category: Immigration Services (MDINA)

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