hello again, thanks for informative answers so far!
i have 50+ days of leave saved up... i was just wondering, since korea is considered remote tour, if there was any restrictions on when military members can take leave. can you take leave in remote tour country like you do in the states? thanks for the info in advance!



- paul -

I suggest going to http://www.rao-osan.com/index.htm. Look under "
Visitors Info". Therfe is also a link to the US Embassy. As I recall, a family member would not need a visa for a visit of less than 30 days, but will need a current passport.Things may have changed so its best to check the website for more updated information.

Also, I don't consider Korea a remote assignment anymore. Of course I know that around 93% of the troops at Osan are here on a one year tour.
I guess that is why they consider it a "remote" assignment.

If you are coming to Korea from another base, just have your leave form and military ID. Military members don't need a passport or visa. Jim is correct that any civilians will need a passport, but don't need a visa if they are in country less than 30 or 45 days. I forget which one.

If you are stationed in Korea you are allowed a mid-tour leave of up to 30 days. You can also take other leave depending on your boss and/or commander.

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Yes, 30 days of leave off the peninsula for a one-year tour. If you want to take more than the 30 days off, even on the peninsula, you need your commander's approval.

Actually, you need your commander's approval for any leave, regardless of the length.

For most Army units, typically, your company commander can approve a leave request of 30 days or less. For a leave in excess of 30 days, it takes a battalion commander's approval.