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  • Sponsor Program

    Updated July 12, 2022The unit command support staff (CSS) or other unit members designated by the unit commander, will provide sponsorship for members, and their authorized dependents, to assist in a smooth PCS transition. FIRST STEP -- CONTACT YOUR UNIT TO OBTAIN A SPONSORNo matter how many times

  • Status of Forces Agreement

    The legal status of Americans stationed in Germany is governed by special international agreements including the NATO Status of Forces Agreement. People stationed at overseas bases or posts must remember German laws apply to them, too. To protect yourself, know what rights you have as an American.

  • Travel documents

    Updated July 2024PassportsMilitary personnel being reassigned to Germany do not require passports for entry but do require military ID Card, NATO and service travel orders.  Passports are required for civilian personnel.  Visit your Military Personnel Flight to obtain Government no-fee passports

  • Travel Policy

    DOD Dual Sponsor Travel PolicyDOD Dependent Travel Policy CAT III(sponsor deployed for more than 365 days)DOD Dependent Travel Policy CAT IV(sponsor deployed for 120-365 days)Dependent Travel CAT V(general travel command sponsored dependents)Dependent Travel CAT V(general travel NON-command

  • Unaccompanied baggage

    Unaccompanied Baggage Unaccompanied baggage is shipped airfreight to Germany. Typically your unaccompanied baggage will be available to you within 35 to 60 days of shipment. Check with your transportation office for your authorized weight allowance and ensure that your baggage is under that weight.

  • Understanding German Customs

    As a guest in another country, you are expected to be on your best behavior. Service members are unofficial "ambassadors in uniform." Understanding customs and courtesies is the first step towards getting along with your German neighbors and NATO partners. You are here to fulfill an important

  • Vehicle Registration

    Updated June 4, 2025The Vehicle Processing Center consists of three SEPARATE entities:Vehicle Registration - 569th USFPSInternational Auto Logistics - Shipping office86th Kapaun Vehicle Safety Inspection - 86th VRSPlease keep in mind that Vehicle Registration handles hundreds of customers a day so

  • Where is Ramstein?

    Updated July 12, 2022Ramstein Air Base is located in the federal state of Rheinland-Pfalz in the southwest corner of Germany, near the city of Kaiserslautern. The base is a little more than 80 miles southwest of Frankfurt, Germany, and 295 miles northeast of Paris, France. The area is the main