Travel to Japan
-IDENTIFICATION FOR LEAVE TRAVEL
1. Passport required.
2. Visa not required for stays of up to 90 days.
-IDENTIFICATION FOR OFFICIAL TRAVEL
DOD-MILITARY:
a. Common Access Card (CAC) or Next Generation Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card and Travel Orders
(1) Required for personnel on PCS or TDY/TAD
b. Passport:
(1) Special Issuance - Official Passport
(a) Not required for entry into Japan
DoW-Civilian
Common Access Card (CAC) Or Next Generation Uniformed Services Identification (USID) Card And Travel Orders
a. Not authorized.
Passports
Special Issuance - Official Passport
1. Required for personnel on Official Travel.
2. In addition to the passport, personnel will have to present another form of photo identification and travel orders stating assignment to US Forces Japan.
3. Visa:
a. Not required for PCS or TDY/TAD personnel covered by the SOFA, regardless of their point of departure.
1. The SOFA Stamp is provided upon arrival by Japanese immigration officials.
2. See Definition of Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) personnel for who is covered by the SOFA.
b. Not required for non-SOFA personnel for stays less than 90 days.
c. Required for non-SOFA personnel for stays longer than 90 days. Obtain a visa prior to traveling to Japan. Visas are available from Japanese embassies and consulates.
1. See Definition of Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) personnel for who is covered by the SOFA.
Special Issuance - Diplomatic Passport
1. Required for personnel on Permanent Change of Station (PCS) travel orders, under US Chief of Mission (COM) authority.
2. Visa:
i. Required.
Eligible Family Member
Common Access Card (CAC) Or Next Generation Uniformed Services Identification (USID) Card And Travel Orders
a. Not authorized.
Passports
Special Issuance - Official Passport
1. Required for Eligible Family Members of DoW Civilian personnel accompanying the sponsor on Permanent Change of Station (PCS) assignment.
2. Visa:
a. Not required for Eligible Family Members of DoW Civilian personnel covered by the SOFA, regardless of nationality or accompanied or unaccompanied status.
1. The SOFA Stamp is provided upon arrival by Japanese immigration officials.
2. See Definition of Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) personnel for who is covered by the SOFA.
3. Eligible Family Members must have ID cards and must be listed on the travel orders of the sponsor or, for US Navy families, on the Eligible Family Member entry approval message.
b. Required for Eligible Family Members not covered by the SOFA and stays of 90 days or more. Obtain visas before traveling to Japan. Visas are available from Japanese embassies and consulates.
1. See Definition of Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) personnel for who is covered by the SOFA.
Special Issuance - Diplomatic Passport
1. Required for Eligible Family Members of DoW Military or DoW Civilian personnel on Permanent Change of Station (PCS) travel orders, under US Chief of Mission (COM) authority.
2. Visa:
a. Required.
Special Issuance - No-Fee Regular (blue) Passport (select "Military Dependent Passport" In VPAS)
1. Required for Eligible Family Members of DoW Military personnel accompanying the sponsor on a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) assignment.
2. Visa:
a. Not required for Eligible Family Members of DoW Military personnel covered by the SOFA.
1. The SOFA Stamp is provided upon arrival by Japanese immigration officials.
2. See Definition of Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) personnel for who is covered by the SOFA.
3. Eligible Family Members must have ID cards and must be listed on the travel orders of the sponsor or, for US Navy families, on the Eligible Family Member entry approval message.
b. Required for Eligible Family Members not covered by the SOFA and stays of 90 days or more. Obtain visas before traveling to Japan. Visas are available from Japanese embassies and consulates.
1. See Definition of Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) personnel for who is covered by the SOFA.
Additional Information
1. Dependent Entry Approval (DEA) is a Navy process to obtain permission from an area Commander to bring dependents into a specific area. Information on DEA and points on contact can be found on the Navy DEA website.
Travel to Korea
Notice on Temporary Exemption of K-ETA for 22 countries/regions (as of April 1, 2023)
In celebration of ‘Visit Korea Year (2023~2024)’, K-ETA will be temporarily exempted to 22 countries/regions from April 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024 (KST).
Please note that nationals of 22 countries/regions can still apply for K-ETA, and K-ETA application fee is 10,000 KRW/per person (around 9~10 USD, additional fees not included). Those who have the K-ETA are not required to submit an arrival card at the port of arrival.
○ List of 22 countries/regions eligible for temporary exemption of K-ETA:
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macao, Netherlands,
New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, UK, US (including Guam)
※ Those who got their K-ETA approval can use it until its expiration date
※ NOTE: No refund for those who have already submitted the K-ETA application.

Travel to Guam
For Official and leave travel to Guam, a Passport or State Enhanced Driver's License can be used for entry into and exit from Guam.
Travel to Kwajalein Atoll
Military/DODID, leave/travel orders, passport and entry authorization (55-R) are required prior to travel. For returning residents of Kwajalein, the K-badge is authorized in lieu of the 55-R or Form 480.