USAFE-AFAFRICAI51-714_IP — Status Of Forces Agreement Identification In Germany

USAFE-AFAFRICAI51-714_IP governs procedures for issuing and terminating Status of Forces Agreement identification in Germany.

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  • Publication number: USAFE-AFAFRICAI51-714_IP
  • Title: STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT IDENTIFICATION IN GERMANY
  • Date: 2025-09-30

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It covers eligible persons, issuing authorities, SOFA identification issuance, certificate completion, reissuance, expiration, termination, revocation, and control. It requires documentation for select non-U.S. citizens and prescribes AEA Forms 600-77A and 600-77C.

Topics covered

  • SOFA identification eligibility
  • SOFA identification issuing authorities
  • SOFA ID certificate completion
  • SOFA ID certificate reissuance
  • SOFA ID certificate expiration
  • SOFA ID certificate termination
  • SOFA ID certificate revocation
  • Non-U.S. citizen documentation

Questions and answers

What must be provided when replacing a lost, stolen, or destroyed SOFA ID certificate?

When requesting a replacement under any of these circumstances, the requester must send an affidavit of the loss, theft, or destruction or a copy of the police report.

What happens after the PAA prints and signs a SOFA ID certificate?

The PAA will provide the finished AEA Form 600-77C to the passport holder. (paragraph 9)

When does a SOFA ID certificate expire for an accredited contractor employee or Family member?

The end-of-contract date for accredited contractor employees and their Family members. (paragraph 1-1)

When does a dependent child's SOFA ID certificate expire at age 21?

The day before a dependent child turns 21. (paragraph 1-1)

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