Immigration and Border Management Unit
Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
IOM's IBM Unit supports Member States in improving the policy, legislation, operational systems, human resources and administrative and technical structures required to respond more effectively to diverse migration and border management challenges. IBM activities are in line with IOM's commitment to facilitate orderly, safe and regular migration and mobility. There are two distinct and complementary portfolios within IBM.
Efficient border and migration management policies and structures, supported by professional, well-trained personnel, facilitates and fosters enhanced movement management at borders, prevents irregular migration, helps dismantle organized criminal networks, and protects the rights of migrants. Upon Governments' request, the BIS Unit addresses a broad range of migration and border management issues by building and enhancing Member States' capacity.
The IBM - IV Unit supports Member States in analyzing, developing and implementing evidence-based visa policies. The unit provides innovative, technology-driven operational support to visa application processes, by working closely with immigration and consular authorities, to facilitate visa schemes in a more efficient and cost-effective manner. IBM's operational solutions enhance regular pathways for migration, making them more accessible, better informed, dignified, timely and transparent.
The Border Management & Identity Conference, co-organized by IOM's IBM Unit and Asia Pacific Smart Card Association (APSCA), is a biennial meeting which has a focus on fostering border and identity governance. More information: BMIC website
INTERPOL WORLD is a global co-creation event which engages the public and private sectors in dialogue, and fosters collaboration to counter future security and policing challenges. More information: INTERPOL WORLD website