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  2. Status of Forces Agreement
    The SOFA (Status of Forces Agreement) is a treaty that provides the basis for the legal status of military, U.S. civilian employees and dependents living in Germany on orders1. The SOFA certificate is a document that identifies the bearer as a person who is entitled to unrestricted entry and exit from Germany and to benefits, privileges and protection under the NATO SOFA and the German Supplementary Agreement23. These benefits include the exemption from having to register with the German authorities2.
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    The SOFA provides the basis for the legal status of military, U.S. civilian employees and dependents living in Germany on orders. Under an additional supplementary agreement, personnel in Germany also enjoy privileges not granted to others service members stationed elsewhere in Europe.

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    The SOFA certificate identifies the bearer as a person who is entitled to unrestricted entry and exit from Germany and to benefits, privileges and protection under the NATO SOFA and the German Supplementary Agreement. These benefits include the exemption from having to register your presence with the German authorities.

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    The SOFA certificate identifies the bearer as a person who is entitled to unrestricted entry and exit from Germany and to benefits, privileges and protection under the NATO SOFA and the German Supplementary Agreement.

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    U.S. government civilian employees, DoD-sponsored contractors and all eligible family members require a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) certificate in their passport to show that they are a legal resident of Germany. What are the SOFA status benefits and responsibilities?

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    How does the sofa & supplementary agreement in Germany affect you?
    Some common issues include improperly using tax-relief forms, importing tax-free items for business purposes, and transferring goods obtained free of tax to non-authorized individuals. Understanding how the SOFA and Supplementary Agreement in Germany affects you will make for a more enjoyable overseas tour and prevent costly mistakes.

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    What is the sofa and supplementary agreement?
    The SOFA and supplementary agreement also apply to the U.S. Forces as a whole, controlling such matters as the use of military installations in Germany, construction on those installations, and training and maneuver. The supplementary agreement is specific to NATO forces stationed in Germany.

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    Do US military members need a sofa certificate in Germany?
    Active duty U.S. military members assigned to Germany only need to present their military ID cards and NATO or travel orders. U.S. government civilian employees, DoD-sponsored contractors and all eligible family members require a SOFA certificate in their passport to show that they are a legal resident of Germany.

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    Status of Forces Agreement: What is it and who is eligible

    WEBSep 18, 2019 · The Army in Europe Regulation 600-77 also provides information on eligibility, issuance and termination of SOFA identification in Germany. Related Links: Germany Supplementary Agreement to...

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    https://www.aepubs.eur.army.mil/Portals/18/docs/NATO-SOFA.pdf
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  6. U.S. Department of State
    https://www.state.gov/NATO-SOFA-Germany-supplement

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