PASS AND REGISTRATION
Whether visiting for work, friends or family, the 35th Security Forces Squadron Pass and registration, in building 653 room 131, should be the first stop for those needing access to the base. Handling everything from visitor’s passes, restricted area badges, and vehicle, the Airmen and Civilian working at Pass and Registration office want to be of service. To save time and unnecessary trips, this page is dedicated to outlining all the appropriate paperwork needed for different types of passes, badges and permits.
Processing requests for base access is one of our top priorities. Ensuring these get completed in a timely manner and submitting your requests to us on time will prevent any delays in the completion of this process. For SOFA members who have family members visiting please choose one of the following forms below that fits the needs of your visitors. Lastly, it is important to note that PACAF has a designated country listing which prohibits individuals from specific countries from entering the installation. If you have a visitor from one of these countries your request will require 35 FW/CC approval. A copy of this listing will be provided in the section below.
- Valid copy of each visitors Passport
- Proof of Health Insurance
- Sponsor needs valid DOD ID/DBIDS pass with escort authority
- Visitor needs passport with valid port of entry stamp if they are not a Japanese citizen
- Visitors 18 years of age or older require a photo ID with an identifying number
- If a resident of Japan, they need their passport and resident card
- If a minor (under the age of 18), parental permission is required
- Completed memorandum template submitted to 35 SFS/S5 Pass and Registration with copies of photo ID
- All visitors not U.S. or Japanese (verifiable via passport/residency card) will require the Foreign National Sign-in Form to be routed along with the request memo
- Please email AND call the Pass and Registration office for pass review before routing passes to your leadership. – 1-30 days or less base pass (allow 7-10 days)
– 31-90 days or less base pass (allow 14 days)
– 91-180 days base pass (allow 30 days)
– 1 year or less base pass (allow 30 days)
Citizens from the following restricted countries must receive approval from the 35 FW/CC prior to escorted access being granted. Due to the requirements of these passes ensure you start the process at a minimum of 45 duty days prior to your visitor arriving in Misawa. Requests for Unescorted Access will not be accepted for visitors on this listing.
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijian, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bolivia, Bosnia, China, Cuba, Djibouti, Egypt, Georgia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Moldova, Morocco, Nigeria, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Palestinian Authority, Qatar, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Syria, Taiwan (ROC), Tajikistan, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen
- Designated Country Visitor Pass Template
- Foreign National Form
submit pass request 45 days in advance Please email AND call the Pass and Registration office for pass review before routing passes to your leadership.
EAL’s can be used for multiple occasions such as sporting events, youth programs, and several other business, community related, and cultural events. PACAF has a designated country listing which prohibits individuals from specific countries from enter the installation. If you have a visitor from one of these countries your request will require 35 FW/CC approval. A copy of this listing will be provided in the section below.
A Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) Permit stands as a contract of sorts between the Government of Japan and the United States allowing licensed military members, DoD civilians and their families to drive while stationed in Japan. Misawa Community Center provides the required courses for both currently licensed drivers and family members that may not have a stateside license or SOFA Permit yet. For more information on the initial licensing requirements, please visit Pass and Registration in Building 653 Room 131 . For all other SOFA related inquiries, review the below links.
There are several types of Restricted Area Badges (RABs). Each badge is tied to an individual person and is required when entering certain areas within buildings, the flight line or munitions storage areas. For information and forms, check the below links and select the option best suited for you.
POWER OF ATTONERY INSTRUCTIONS
PCS MEMBER SELLING A VEHICLE USING A POA
- How Do I Transfer My Vehicle?
- How Do I Junk My Vehicle?
- Japan New IAL Slides
- Japan POV Customer Process
Driver's License Training Course, USFJ Form 4EJ (Tuesday): The Drivers' License Training Course is held every Tuesday at 0900, BLDG 653, room 204. You must attend this course to be able to drive on and off Misawa AB. Bring a copy of your orders and your valid stateside driver's license to the course. Contact the Pass & Registration office at DSN: 315-226-3995. Misawa Air Base Online Drivers Course Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) 4EJ courses will continue in BLDG 653 room 204, however, we encourage members to use the online service as much as possible. Military Members, Dependents, Civilians on SOFA Status can take the training online up to 60 days prior to arriving at Misawa. Members who have a CAC Card can login to the JKO Website via their ID Card. Spouses/Dependents will need to register an account on the website. After the account is created the steps to finding the course are the same. Upon completion of the course members will print out the Certificate and report to Pass & Registration for 4EJ Issue. How to log into the course (PDF)
Bldg. 653 Rm. 131 Misawa AB Pass and Registration Office
DSN: 226-3995
Please direct all pass requests to our org box email and then call the Pass and Registration office to confirm pass has been delivered:
35SFS.S5.Pass-Registration@us.af.mil
HOURS:
Monday- Friday 0800- 1600
Closed all Federal Holidays and most Family Days. Please call to verify availability on Family Days.
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