How long does it take to approve EFMP family travel to Germany?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 30 Sep 2018 19:02:06 -0400

Hello! I currently have a report date to Vilseck Germany mid November. My question is, how long does it take for them to approve family travel?
While doing our efmp appointment they enrolled my daughter for her penut allergies (no hospitalization and no specialist) she sees her pediatrician every 6 months and has an epipen for emergencies (we have never used it thankfully) she is 4.
Mpd told me they sent my request on September 6, or will be 4 full weeks this Thursday. I'm growing really concerned as I don't have a lot of time to schedule travel and movers for my family, we can't even pick up their passports because they are currently not in my orders. I have called every other day and they just tell me they are still waiting.

Any insight would be appreciated

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 30 at 2018 7:39 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 30 Sep 2018 19:39:52 -0400

Anyone? :(

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 1 at 2018 12:44 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:44:00 -0400

Usually it is a timely process and the EFMP managers have to approve your assignment to Vilseck for your family members. By the way, I was stationed in Vilseck from 2003-08.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 1 at 2018 12:58 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:58:41 -0400

EFMP usually takes about a month for approval. There's nothing you can do to hurry it, either.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 3 at 2018 3:23 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 15:23:42 -0400

Hello! Wanted to post an update for anyone going through the same situation. I received the memo today that my family is approved to travel. So request was sent Sept 6 and we got the response Oct 3rd.