Posted on May 1, 2019

Will I need a passport when PCSing from Germany to the States?

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Im PCSing back to the states this may and my passport recently went through the washer. I am not sure if i have enough time to get a new one. Are my PCS orders enough to get me back into the states?

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You don't need a passport to PCS back to the states. Your ID and orders will carry you straight through customs and immigration. If you picked up a German spouse, they would need one though.

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LTC John Mohor

Posted >1 y ago

Back in my day government orders and my Military ID got me home. Military chartered flights etc. not sure post 911 but in 2004 I never had to show my passport going to Kuwait and Iraq so roll with it if time won’t allow.

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SSG Lyle O'Rorke

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I did the trip a lot back and forth in the early and mid 2000s from Korea using my Military ID and orders or leave form as my identification no passport needed.

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SP5 Peter Keane

Posted >1 y ago

Did you need a passport to PCS to Germany ?

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