However, family members may not accompany their sponsor when initially reporting, because the sponsor's travel is in a duty status. For Air Force members assigned to Osan, the approval authority is delegated to the respective group commander. All family members must travel with a letter endorsed by the unit and group commander or equivalent. Family member visits are limited to active-duty members serving an unaccompanied tour. Non-command sponsored family members are limited to Department of Defense flights to and from the United States including territories and designated air passenger terminals serving the Republic of Korea.
Sponsors are responsible for transportation expenses to and from arrival and departure point.
Dependent travelers must have adequate funds for commercial travel back to their homes. With this in mind, family members wishing to travel during the busy summer months may find Space-A opportunities limited as most travelers will be moving on a space required and official duty basis. Family members are reminded passports are required for all visits to the Republic of Korea. However, visas aren't required since the visit is for 30 days or less. Additional information for sponsors and family members is available from the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Embassy Seoul concerning travel to Korea.