Dd Form 1056 – Fill Out and Use This PDF

This form must be completed electronically or typed. See DoD 1000.21 for form completion instructions.

AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR A "NO-FEE" PASSPORT AND/OR REQUEST FOR VISA

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT

AUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C. 113, Secretary of Defense; 32 CFR part 46, Passport and Passport Agent Services; DoD 1000.21-R, Passport and Passport Agent Services Regulation; and E.E. 9397 (SSN), as amended.

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE(S): To provide authority for the issuance of a "No-fee" passport and/or foreign visa(s). In processing, the Social Security Number is used to identify and verify the identity of the applicant or sponsor. The applicable system of record notice is A0 1000.21 OAA DoD, Visa Passport Automated System (VPAS), and can be found at:

ROUTINE USES: To the Department of State for the issuance of a no-fee passport, a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) stamp, or to foreign embassies to obtain a foreign entry visa. To a Federal, State, local government or foreign agency as a routine use in response to such an agency's request for information arising by general statute or particular program statute, or by regulation, rule or order issued pursuant thereto, if necessary, and only to the extent necessary, to enable such agency to discharge its responsibilities of enforcing or implementing the statute. The DoD Blanket Routine Uses set forth at the beginning of the Army's compilation of systems of records notices may apply to this system. The complete list of DoD blanket routine uses can be found online at http://dpcld.defense.gov/Privacy/SORNsIndex/BlanketRoutineUses.aspx.

DISCLOSURE: Providing your Social Security Number and other information on this form is voluntary, but failure to provide your Social Security Number or other information requested on this form may result in processing delays or denial of your application.

INSTRUCTIONS

APPLICANT AND SPONSOR INFORMATION:

1.Date Passport or Visa Required by Applicant. Indicate the date the passport will be needed by the applicant.

2.Major Service Component. “USA” for Army, “USN” for Navy, “USAF” for Air Force, “USMC” for Marine Corps.

3.Type of Request. Check the appropriate block.

4.Type of Passport Being Requested. Check the appropriate block.

5.Applicant’s Last Name – First Name – Middle Name. e.g. “Doe, John Michael”. Name should be exactly as it appears on the passport or visa application.

6.Applicant’s Date of Birth. e.g. “6 May 1965”

7.Applicant’s Place of Birth. Write the name of the state and country if the applicant is born in the US. Write the name of the country if the applicant was born outside the United States.

8.a. Sponsor's Last Name - First Name - Middle Name. For spouses and/or family members. Enter the sponsor's name. 8.b. Sponsor’s E-mail Address. Sponsor's official email address.

9.Sponsor’s Military Rank/Civilian Grade. Military: type letter rank. Civilian: GS rating or equivalent. NAF: Non- Appropriated Fund.

Contractor: Type the word "Contractor".

10.Sponsor’s SSN. Sponsor's 9-digit Social Security Number.

11.a. Applicant’s Current Home Address. Applicant's permanent residence.

11.b. Home Telephone Number. Commercial telephone number, including area code.

11.c. Office Telephone Number. Commercial telephone number, including area code. May also include DSN.

PASSPORT AGENT INFORMATION:

12.a. Passport Agent’s Name. e.g. "Smith, Anna Marie"

12.b. Mailing Address. Passport Agent's Official Mailing Address. This address must match the information previously submitted to the State Department as the passport agent's official mailing address.

12.c. Agent E-mail Address. Passport Agent's Official E-mail Address. 12.d. Telephone. Passport agent's official telephone number.

12.e. Agent ID Code. Agent ID Number assigned by Department of State. 12.f. Facility ID Number. Facility ID Number assigned by Department of State.

TRAVEL INFORMATION:

13.Destination. Destination must be indicated. The destination determines if the applicant is entitled to a No-fee passport.

14.Special Assignment Requiring Passport. See Note. Enter assignment information in this block. If a Diplomatic Passport is requested for this assignment, it should also be indicated in this block. If no special assignment is known, type "N/A."

15.Passport Will Be Returned To. A Commercial Address and Commercial Telephone Number are needed for delivery via commercial carriers.

16.Estimated Date of Departure. Date applicant is scheduled to leave the country for the assignment indicated.

17.Proposed Length of Stay. Total duration of travel for all countries to be visited.

AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL INFORMATION:

18.a. Authorizing Official Name. Authorizing Official is determined by the Installation Commander. A military passport agent may be the authorizing official.

18.b. Grade. Military: type 3 letter rank. Civilian: GS rating or equivalent. 18.c. Title. Official title of the Authorizing Official.

18.d. Mailing Address. Official mailing address of the Authorizing Official.

18.e. Telephone Number. Commercial telephone number of the Authorizing Official. 18.f. Signature of Authorizing Official..

18.g. Date. e.g. “12 Jan 2013.”

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

19.Additional Information. Indicate any additional information here.

SUSPENSE CONTROL:

For use by Issuing or Receiving Passport Acceptance Agent to track passports and visas. Complete 20- 22 if Passport Agent is different from Authorizing Official and submit with passport or visa application.

DD FORM 1056 INSTRUCTIONS, MAY 2016

PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLETE.

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