Girlfriends, Fiances,and Wives of Sailors
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What if we get married while hes stationed overseas?
The idea of my sailor and I getting married and me moving overseas has been brought up a few times now, and I sort of feel like I need to get some insight into exactly what would happen! Ive looked up information before, and until I found a post on here about Command Sponsorship I had no idea how any of that worked! My sailor is an E-4 currently, and this is his first duty station (Yokosuka, Japan). He has only been in Japan since May. If this did happen (getting married) it would not be until sometime beginning/mid next year. Im just a bit of a planner and I like to prepare myself for things. So my questions are:
-- If we were to get married what is the average turn around to see if I would be allowed to go over there with him? I have read that Japan is one of the harder places to get your spouse to be able to be with you; is that true?
-- I have a dog, so is it hard to bring pets? This is probably one the most nerve wracking thigns for me, because my dog (though I know hes not) is like my child. Leaving him behind is basically not an option for me.
-- (if anyone knows) If we were married what is the likelihood, if I didn't move over there, that he would get re-stationed again in Japan? Would it be more likely that they would move him back to a duty station in the states?
Thanks in advance!
beachmom76
If you were to marry while he is stationed overseas, it is unlikely that the Navy will pay to move you there. Whether the command will sponsor you (necessary for you to access base services and travel in and out of Japan) is something he needs to ask his command. When I moved to Japan it took several months for me to get through the medical screening and obtain the "no fee" passport used by military dependents. It is not mandatory for your dog to be quarantined, but you will have to have him microchipped, then get his vaccinations and wait about six months t complete his "at home" quarantine. Then, if he has to travel in cargo, they only allow them to fly in during months when the weather is not too extreme. Your fiance can check with the folks at the Fleet and Family Support Center for more specific information. Hope this helps. Good luck!
Oct 24, 2014
Anti M
Your fiance needs to talk to his command NOW about command sponsorship, not after you marry. He cannot apply, but he can get a direct idea of how long it takes, or IF his command would approve it at all. Every command is different, but generally, if it is approved, about six months. You can speed up the process by getting your own passport beforehand. I never had a no fee, I always had a civilian one and just used it.
If he does get command sponsorship for you, he will have to extend his tour there. This is something else he should ask about sooner than later. He would only get a second tour in Japan if he asked for it. They usually do not keep people overseas unless they want to be there. If he asks for his next set of orders to be stateside because you are there (if you do not move to Japan), he'd get them. You;d get a move to his new base. Chances are high he'll get west coast from Japan.
Here is the link for pets, there is an "import" link in it telling you how to get a dog into Japan.
http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrj/installations/cfa_yokosuka/ff...
As for a wedding, consider you will need a lot of money out of pocket should you move to Japan, especially taking a pet. You need to start a budget for the move, balance that with any wedding plans. Good luck, it is a hard job!
Oct 24, 2014