

Copy of Return Transportation Agreement.Copy of sponsor's travel orders for family members.Contract Employees will use a U.S Tourist passport with a "SOFA" Stamp instead of an official passport. "No-Fee"/official passport or foreign passport (with Italian Visa, if Applicable). Photos can also be purchased at the NEX for $8 per set. DOD Employees need to obtain prior to leaving for Sicily three (3) passport-size photographs for each family member who are 14 years old and above, and 2 passport-size photographs for each family member younger than 14 required to have a Sojourn Permit.citizens must apply for an Italian Visa with the nearest Italian Consulate in their area (if an Italian Consulate is not in your area, you must obtain one from the country closest to you that has an Italian Consulate). citizens), and contact the nearest Italian Consulate of that city, state, to obtain an Italian Visa prior to arrival in Italy. Family member(s) must apply for a "No-Fee"/official passport (U.S. Service members who marry after they have received PCS orders must apply for command sponsorship for their family member(s). Copy of sponsor's "" from service record.Mission Visa from Italian Consulate or Embassy."No-Fee"/Official Passport or foreign passport (issued by a nation other than the United States) ) Military personnel need to obtain prior to leaving for Sicily three (3) passport-size photographs for each family member who are 14 years old and above, and 2 passport-size photographs for each family member younger than 14 required to have a Sojourn Permit.The following documents are needed to apply for a Sojourn Permit:

Family members who are Italian citizens are exempt from these rules. All children, regardless of their age and time in the country must apply for a Sojourn. Government to apply for a Sojourn Permit within eight days of their arrival. The Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) between Italy and United States requires all civilians (military dependents, DoD Employees and contractors) accompanying the U.S Armed Forces in Italy or employed by the U.S. Italian Consulate/Embassy addresses in the United States are: Be sure to check with your local PSD for more details. Airline personnel will not permit family members to board the flights without a MISSION VISA stamped in the passport. Family members must have the "Mission Visa" to be granted entry into Italy. For Family members, there is a cost involved. The ratio of $ to € changes often, please check online for the latest ongoing exchange rate.Īccording to Italian Immigration policy, family members of military and civilian personnel are required to obtain a MISSION VISA from the Italian Consulate/Embassy before leaving the USA. It is highly suggested to bring some Euro with you, as it is the only currency accepted off base. You may also purchase up to €2,500 at the Navy Exchange. Off base, there are many ATMs ( BANCOMAT) if you need get EURO. Euro may be purchased at the Community Bank on NAS I or II.
