Non-citizens entering military installation.

2014-02-25T17:03:23-05:00

My wife is planning on having a couple of her old friends from Canada come visit her on Schofield Barracks, HI, while I'm away on TDY. Something that just popped up in our heads is if they'd even be able to come on post with just her accompanying, not the SM (me). Does anyone have any experience with this that could lend some insight? Much appreciated.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Feb 25 at 2014 5:06 PM

2014-02-25T17:06:00-05:00

Hi 1LT Fukuyama, I was at Schofield from 07-09. My understanding then was that as long as your wife had the DoD ID card -- and the other individuals she is bringing on post have their official ID cards (best for them to use passports) -- that they should be okay to come on post. Worst case is that they may have to check in at some visitors center since they are non-US citizens and perhaps fill out a quick info sheet. I could be mistaken, but I believe this is correct. Perhaps other RP members will add to this. Thanks again and best of luck! PS -- please send Hawaii weather to Boston ASAP.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Feb 25 at 2014 5:08 PM

2014-02-25T17:08:38-05:00

1LT F, I forgot to add that a great resource for you to check would be via connecting with RallyPoint members who are posted at Schofield right now. Here is the link to the Schofield Barracks duty station page here on RP. We have approx 1,500 RallyPoint members serving at Schofield now who are on RP. I would recommend connecting with a few of your peers there to ask them. Good luck!

https://www.rallypoint.com/duty_stations/70-schofield-barracks-hi

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Response by CDR Michael Goldschmidt made Jul 11 at 2015 6:44 PM

2015-07-11T18:44:34-04:00

I really don't think it'll be a problem, especially if you live on post.

Response by PO1 Glenn Boucher made Jul 14 at 2015 2:04 PM

2015-07-14T14:04:48-04:00

I know at Point Mugu and Port Hueneme, both under the command of Naval Base Ventura County, any person with a non-US issued ID card is not allowed on base without prior approval from the Base Security Officer. I am not sure if every base is the same, at NBVC bases they check every adult passenger for a US issued ID, if you don't have one your not getting on base without prior approval.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 14 at 2015 5:47 PM

2015-07-14T17:47:02-04:00

My wife's family (Mexican citizens) visited her on Fort Bliss without issue.

Response by MAJ Raúl Rovira made Dec 28 at 2018 10:46 PM

2018-12-28T22:46:55-05:00

I had a Canadian spend a day with me at JBER. The entry requirements were different with my father in law who came from Hungary. It comes down to what document or ID are they using at the gate to enter the installation. A US ID that meets the federal ID card act versus a foreign passport (country dependent).

It is always a good idea to check with the Provost Marshal Office (PMO) or the Security Forces Squadron (SFS) if in a Joint base that is Air Force Led.