- The Dollar to Won conversion rate changes daily.
- Only command-sponsored families have guaranteed access to DoDEA schools. There are alternate, private schooling options available in the local area for non-command sponsored families if space is not available in DoDEA.
- Shipments of pets (cats and dogs) are subject to Korean Customs and Quarantine requirements. Please see the Shipping Pet’s article for more information on the requirements.
- Child Abuse Report Point of Contact -- On Post Dial 101; From Cell Dial 0503-337-5799.
- Domestic Violence Hotline -- Dial On Post Dial 153; From Cell Dial 0503-357-8913.
- Sexual Assault Hotline -- On Post Dial 158; From Cell Dial 0503-364-5700.
Passports
Service members are not required to secure passports for entrance into Korea for their duty assignment because of an existing Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA). DA Civilians are required to have a government no-fee passport. Family members who accompany the service member and/or DA Civilians are required to have a government no-fee passport upon entering Korea. Service members will need copies of PCS and/or leave orders to travel into or out of Korea. For LEISURE travel Soldiers, Family members, Civilians and Contractors are required to have a U.S. Tourist Passport.
Defense Service Network (DSN) Dialing Instructions
The DSN is the provider of long-distance communications service for the Department of Defense (DoD). Every installation has a special DSN number and the numbers vary by world-wide location. In order to place a call using DSN, the caller must be using a military phone on an installation. Cell phones cannot dial DSN numbers. When dialing a DSN number from a United States installation to another United States installation, it is unnecessary to dial the DSN 312 area code. When dialing a DSN number to/from overseas locations, the DSN area code must be included.
Passports -- Service members are not required to secure passports for entrance into Korea for their duty assignment because of an existing Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA). DA Civilians are required to have a government no-fee passport. Family members who accompany the service member and/or DA Civilians are required to have a government no-fee passport upon entering Korea. DA Civilians and ALL Family members (service members and civilians) must obtain an A-3 VISA within 90 days of entering Korea. Service members will need copies of PCS and/or leave orders to travel between the US and Korea.
Check-In Procedures -- There are new requirements for VISA entry into Korea. This will effect DOD Civilians, Contractors and Military Family Members so please read over the Check-in Procedures carefully to understand what is needed. If not prepared, individuals listed above could be sent home on next returning flight.
