Hey everyone, today I wanted to share my experience getting my hands on a Northern Marianas ID Card. It was a bit of a journey, so buckle up and let’s get into it.
Figuring Out Where to Start
First off, I had to figure out where to even begin with this whole process. I knew the Northern Mariana Islands are a U.S. Commonwealth, so I figured the rules would be similar to any other U.S. destination. I did some digging and found out that the U.S. Visa Waiver Program applies there. Also, I found the phone number for the Andersen AFB Military Personnel Flight-ID/CAC Card Processing, it’s 671-366-2276.
Discovering the Form I-777
Then I stumbled upon some info about these old Northern Mariana Identification Cards. Apparently, they were given out to folks who got their U.S. citizenship through something called the Covenant. Turns out, they don’t issue these cards anymore, but if you had one, you could file something called Form I-777. I thought, “Okay, this might be what I need.”

Finding Out Form I-777 Is Outdated
So, I went searching for Form I-777. I found a blurb about it being for replacing a lost, stolen, or damaged Northern Mariana Card. But then, more digging led me to a page that said Form I-777 is outdated. Great, back to square one.
Confirming the Card’s Validity
But I didn’t give up. I read that even though these cards aren’t issued anymore, they’re still valid as proof of U.S. citizenship. So, for those who got one back in the day, it’s still good. It mentioned again that if you had one of these old cards, you could use Form I-777, even though the info on it is outdated.
What I Ended Up Doing
Since I didn’t have an old card to replace, and Form I-777 was a dead end for me, I focused on the entry requirements. I made sure I had all my ducks in a row regarding the standard U.S. entry requirements. Since the Visa Waiver Program applies, I looked into that to make sure I complied with everything.
My Takeaway
In the end, I realized that getting a new Northern Marianas ID Card isn’t possible since they’re not issued anymore. But for those lucky enough to have an old one, it’s still a valid form of ID. For the rest of us, it’s about making sure we meet the regular U.S. entry requirements when visiting these beautiful islands. I hope this helps anyone who was as confused as I was at the start!