The VCC is pleased to offer the Shark Pass, a streamlined and efficient process for sponsors to request visitor access to Patrick SFB. To ensure a smooth visit for your guests, please follow these simple guidelines:

• Plan Ahead: Submit Your Request Early! Sponsors are requested to submit their online Shark Pass applications at least five (5) business days before the intended visit date. This allows us ample time to process your request and ensure a hassle-free experience. Please be aware that passes are valid for a maximum of 30 days.
• Stay Informed: Check Your Email for Confirmation! After submitting your request, you will receive an email notification confirming whether your Shark Pass application has been approved. Please check your inbox regularly for this update.
• Easy Pick-Up: Sponsor and Visitor, Please Collect Together! On the designated pick-up date, both the sponsor and the visitor must proceed to the VCC to collect the Shark Pass. For verification purposes, please ensure that both parties have valid identification readily available.
• Enjoy the Benefits: Dedicated Lane and Parking! The Shark Pass grants access to the exclusive VCC Shark Pass Lane and designated parking spaces, making your visit even more convenient.

Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) holders can register their VHIC cards at the Visitor Control Center during business hours.

If the Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) holder is eligible for a caretaker badge (ex. medically unable to shop, pick up medications) have them contact PSFB VCC for instructions on how to get this credential for entry.

In line with Department of Defense efforts to eliminate gaps in policy that potentially allow an adversary access to the installation, veterans and VA caregivers are no longer allowed to sponsor “5 accompanying individuals” [DoDM5200.08V3_DAFMAN31-101V3_DAFGM2024-01), paragraphs 5.1.c.(4).(c).3. & 5.1.c.(4).(d).4] using their VHIC or VA caregiver status. If these individuals possess some other affiliation (ex. military retiree, dependent, etc) they are still eligible to extend sponsorship under those affiliations. Current and historic Fitness must still be determined at the VCC prior to attaching the VHIC or REAL-ID to the profile owned by the veteran or VA caregiver.

As of Jan. 3, 2025, Patrick Space Force Base and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station will implement new base access security enhancements, and the Trusted Traveler Program will be suspended until further notice.  All visitors will be required to obtain a base pass, even when traveling with a military ID card holder. This decision was made to ensure the safety and security of the personnel, residents, and visitors.

Please be sure to come to the Visitor Control Center during normal operating hours Monday-Friday to avoid delays in processing. Weekend visitor pass processing will be accomplished at the East gate.

Official Visitors
For official visitors, or visitors accessing the installation for an official purpose (government contractors, non-DoD guests of an organization, etc.), they must contact the host organization's designated official base access sponsor.

Unofficial Visitor Access:
Due to the removal of the Trusted Traveler program, all escort authority for installation access is suspended, indefinitely. Unofficial visitors must request an Unofficial Visitor Base Pass from the Visitor Control Center.