What is a sojourner permit?

A Sojourner Permit is an Italian government document that certifies that a NATO force military dependent, or member of the civilian component, is legally residing, temporarily, in Italy. It is different form a Visa, which is merely an entry approval.

Who qualifies for SOFA status?

In order to be eligible you must belong to one of the following categories: U.S. DoD civilians or DoD-sponsored contractors and their family members as well as military dependents accompanying the force. Certain foreign nationals from NATO-sending states employed by the armed forces are also eligible.

Is there a U.S. military base in Naples Italy?

Naval Support Activity Naples (NSA Naples) is a United States Navy military complex, located adjacent to Naples International Airport in Capodichino, Naples, Italy.

What is a SOFA visa?

SOFA stands for Status of Forces Agreement. The SOFA stamp is a passport stamp that functions like a visa. Depending on the actual agreement it permits citizen like rights to service member and families assigned to a particular country. To obtain a SOFA stamp, you should visit a U.S. military passport agent or office.

Can military spouses work in Italy?

Italy falls under the NATO SOFA. Military spouses cannot work on the economy without losing their SOFA status or obtaining a visa. You will need to obtain paperwork in order to work for a U.S. company while living in Italy and you will be subject to Italian taxes.

Where is the US Navy base in Italy?

NSA Naples, Italy
NSA Naples, Italy is a United States Navy Base. Located at the Naples Airport in Naples, Italy, the naval base is home to both the United States Sixth Fleet and the United States Naval Forces Europe. Naval Support Activity Naples currently employees over 10,000 service men from every branch of operable service.

Where is the US Navy base in Sicily?

U.S. Naval Air Station Sigonella
U.S. Naval Air Station Sigonella is located in eastern Sicily. Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean and covers 10,000 square miles.

Does military pay for passports?

This type of passport is issued to military and other government personnel who are traveling abroad on government orders. As you may have guessed, the government provides it free of charge. To get your no-fee passport, contact your Installation Travel Office.

Can military spouses collect unemployment overseas?

You are not eligible to continue filing unemployment insurance benefits if you move to another country. An individual whose continued employment is affected by the transfer of a military spouse to another location may be eligible for unemployment benefits. No guidance published regarding overseas entitlement.

What is NATO Status of Forces Agreement?

The NATO Status of Forces Agreement, which was originally signed in 1951, provides the basis for the legal status of military, U.S. civilian employees and dependents who are stationed on orders in NATO partner countries.

Do navy sailors need passports?

To add to the confusion, service members aren’t required to hold a passport when they report for duty. They only need to show their orders and military ID. However, that only authorizes them to report to their duty assignment.