U.S. military and civilian component personnel stationed in Germany

U.S. military and civilian component

personnel stationed in Germany may apply

for a “Child Care Provider Authorization“ at

their local U.S. Army Customs Agency -

Europe (USACA-E) field office for an

appointed care provider during a specified

time period (family emergencies, TDY,

etc.).

This Child Care Provider (CCP) may be a

relative, an Au-pair, or even a domestic

employee (nanny) who is hired for in-home

child care.

A CCP who provides gratuitous

assistance, like a relative, does not have to

comply with host nation employment

requirements.

However, they have to follow host nation

immigration laws. U.S. Citizens for

example are required to obtain a host

nation residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel)

when staying in Germany for more than 90

days.

In Germany specific host nation

requirements for employment of domestic

household helpers and Au- pairs apply.

Unless these specific host nation

requirements are met a violation of these

rules may represent illegal employment.

U.S. Forces personnel considering

employing a nanny or hosting an Au- pair

are advised to contact the local legal

assistance office or seek legal advice on

the economy.

POSSIBLE SUPPORT AUTHORIZED:

Provided all supporting documents are

submitted with the application, an

authorization may enable the CCP to:

• Use U.S. Forces Sales Facilities on

behalf of the family.

• Operate the sponsor’s USAREUR-AF-

registered POV(s).

NOTE: The CCP may use the sponsor’s

USAREUR-AF-registered POV in support

of the family under the condition that they

are in possession of all necessary

documents for driving in Germany and

covered by the sponsor’s insurance.

It is highly recommended to contact the

German “Führerscheinstelle” (licensing

office) for further guidance.

Additional information may also be found

on following website:

https://www.bmvi.de/SharedDocs/EN/Ar

ticles/StV/Roadtraffic/validity-foreign-

driving-licences-in-germany.html

NOTE: If living in Government quarters,

the U.S. Forces member must get the

garrison or base commander's approval.

REQUEST PROCEDURES:

U.S. military and civilian component

personnel can apply for a CCP

Authorization at their servicing USACA-E

field office. The field office submits the

complete

application

containing

all

supporting documents to the U.S. Army

Europe and Africa Customs Executive

Agency (CEA) for approval. Field office

personnel will need following information

and documents:

(1) The applicant’s full name, rank/grade,

DoD ID, unit/organization address, work

phone number, APO/mailing address,

physical address, personal phone number,

and DEROS.

(2) Documents describing the

circumstances, e.g. medical statement or

memorandum endorsed by a unit or rear

detachment commander.

(3) CCP’s copy of passport and physical

address (only if not living at applicant’s

physical address while acting as CCP).

(4) Verification of arrival in Germany/EU

(immigration stamp) and/or applicable visa

documentation (i.e. for visits over 90 days).

(5) Required documents for driving in

Germany, usually driver’s license and

International Driving Permit (IDP) valid for

the period requested.

(6) If applicable, copies of the CCP’s host

nation residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel),

work permit (Arbeitserlaubnis), and tax

number (Steuernummer). Non-EU/Third

country Au- pairs must provide their Au-

pair visa.

(7) If applicable, copies of the sponsor’s

registration with German fiscal authorities

(Finanzamt) and sponsor’s tax number

(Steuernummer).

BASE ACCESS:

Base access can be requested at the

respective Installation Access Office.

RESTRICTIONS:

CCPs do not enjoy status under the NATO

SOFA and thus do not qualify for the

following SOFA ILS documents:

• U.S. Forces Identification (ID) Card

• Ration Card

• AAFES/ESSO fuel ration card

• Status of Forces (SOFA) Identification

Certificate

• U.S. Forces Certificate of License

NOTE: CCPs may be a DoD ID card holder

if they are, for example, a reservist,

National Guard member, or otherwise

affiliated with the military. They must

realize, however, that the mere possession

of an ID card does not give them SOFA

status in Germany. The cards do not entitle

them to any customs or tax privileges in

Germany, such as shopping at U.S. Forces

Sales Facilities, purchasing tax-free fuel,

etc. .

HQ Customs Customer Service

Clay Kaserne, Building 1015

CIV: +49-(0)611-143-537-3955;

DSN: 537-3955

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Ansbach Field Office

Bismarck Kaserne, Building 5843-C, room 286

CIV: +49-(0)981-183-7842; DSN: 314-468-7842

Baumholder Field Office

Health Clinic Kaserne, Building 8747, room 7104

CIV: +49-(0)611-143-531-2944/2945; DSN: 314-531-2944/2945

Grafenwöhr Field Office

Grafenwöhr Garrison, Building 621, room 129

CIV: +49-(0)9641-70-569-2896/2897; DSN: 314-569-2896/2897

Hohenfels Field Office

Training Area, Building 10, room 126

CIV: +49-(0)9472-708-3376; DSN: 314-522-3376

Kaiserslautern Field Office

Kleber Kaserne, Building 3245, room 103

CIV: +49-(0)6314-11-7383; DSN: 314-483-7383

Ramstein Field Office

Ramstein Air Base, Bldg. 2102, room 141

CIV :+49-(0)6371-47-3720/0100; DSN: 314-480-3720/0100

Spangdahlem Field Office

Spangdahlem Airbase, Bldg. 139, room106

CIV :+49-(0)6565-61-4500; DSN: 314-452-4500

Stuttgart Field Office

Panzer Kaserne, Building 2913, room 303

CIV: +49-(0)9641-70-596-2657/2732; DSN: 314-596-2657/2732

Wiesbaden Field Office

Clay Kaserne, Building 1025, room 102

CIV :+49-(0)611-143-537-3932/3933; DSN: 314-537-3932/3933

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For Customs Information and/or support at

Garmisch and Geilenkirchen contact:

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Garmisch MP Station

Artillery Kaserne, Building 209

CIV: +49-(0)8821-750-3648/3601; DSN 440-3648/3601

Geilenkirchen

470 ABS/US Customs, Bldg. 84, rooms 8 and 9

CIV: +49-(0)2451-5058; DSN 458-6030

Child Care Provider

Authorizations

Customs tips for

U.S. military and civilian component

personnel in Germany

Published by: USAREUR-AF, Office of the Provost Marshal,

U.S. Army Customs Agency-Europe

https://www.europeafrica.army.mil/customs/

https://intranet.eur.army.mil/hq/g34/opm/cea/customer-

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July 2022

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