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01/24/2025

FYSA: Italy Mission Visa Process

Italy Visa processing is to continue without modification to the process.  (24 Jan 2024)

Please continue to follow the information posted on Passport Matters and if there are any questions contact the Customer Service Team at Passport Services Division.   

Processing of all special issuance passports in support of a mission visa for entry to Italy is unchanged and currently operating under normal conditions.  

11/01/2024

DD-Form 1610, Request and Authorization for TDY Travel of DoD Personnel

Effective November 4, 2024 , users will no longer be able to print the following Government forms from DTS: DD Form 1610, DD Form 1351-2, and Optional Form (OF) 1164

This change brings DTS into compliance with the Joint Travel Regulations, Section 010206, and the Defense Travel System Regulations, published under the authority of the DoDI 5154.31, Volume 3.

The travel authorization provided by the traveler must contain an “Authorization number” at the top and block 10 must be populated indicating completed orders as well as the authorizing officials approval.

Based on the available information, after 04 November 2024, Passport Service Division (PSD) requires all DoD acceptance agents to request the following two items to support bona fide travel requirements in lieu of the DD-1610.

Forms to be Requested:

  • The Travel Authorization:
    • This will show authorization number, document number, departure point, the oversea destination, accounting classification and authorizing official  along with additional misc. trip data. 
  • The Routing list:
    • This will show authorization number and final approval status. 

DTS form DD-1610 approved and printed prior to 04 Nov 2024 will still be acceptable for use in providing Bona fide need

  • DD-1610 forms printed after 04 Nov 2024 will not be acceptable proof of travel

This change does not impact PCS travel or travel under Civilian Transportation agreement forms or orders.

If there are any questions please contact Fort Belvoir Customer Service Team for assistance

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10/16/2024
 
15 Oct 2024 Update: Processing Entry Visas for Italy.
  • Update 15 Oct 2024Continual Guidance, Effective immediately, All civilian DoD sponsors and their dependents must process their request for Italy entry visas through the Fort Belvoir, DoD Passport Services Division (PSD).
  • Update 15 Oct 2024: Effective 15 Oct 2024 until further notice: All dependents of U.S. Active Military sponsors must process their request for Italy entry visa through the Fort Belvoir. DoD Passport Services Division (PSD).  Please contact you local DoD acceptance agent for assistance. 

  • All dependents of U.S. Active Military sponsors who have reported to their new assignment in Italy except those under Philadelphia and Houston, may utilize the Italian Consulate with jurisdiction over their area of current residence. Applications must be on the appropriate letter head from the Consulate utilized. Use of confirmed delivery and traceable mail service must be utilized as well as providing a return shipping envelope for Consular use. 

ATTENTION - DoD Civilians and Eligible Family Members (EFM) of both US Military and DoD Civilian personnel on PCS travel (over 90 days) require a "missione" visa in their Official (maroon) or No-Fee Regular (blue) passports prior to arrival. 

Travelers LACKING the "missione" visa will NOT able to apply for a sojourner's permit and must return to country of origin (at their own expense)

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