Passport
http://travel.state.gov/passport_services.html
Above is the link to the US Department of State with all the basic passport information. The office in Dallas is at 600 Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. Their phone is (214) 653-7691.
To locate other passport offices click here http://iafdb.travel.state.gov/ It would be wise to get your passport early and keep it up to date. Then God can call you to leave the country on short notice without such a detail to trouble you. Even if you do not know when and where you are going to the mission field - why not go ahead and get your passport as a step of faith? And ALWAYS keep your passport in a safe place!
Visa
As soon as you know the country you will be going to -- look up the web site for the embassy. Just go to a search engine and search for the name of the country and the word “embassy”. Print out the instructions about visa, shots and any other requirements. Put this printout with your important papers and be sure that you follow the directions carefully. Begin the application for a visa sooner than later. There are all kinds of ways this process can be delayed. You need to work with as much margin as possible with such critical deadlines.
DALLAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
www.dallascounty.org/html/citizen-serv/hh-services/services/foreigntravel.html
If you are required to get shots to go to the country, then here is one place that offers all the shots needed to travel anywhere in the world. The location is 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway. That is near the Southwestern Medical Center. The phone is 214-819-2162. If you live outside of Dallas, then call your public library for the contact information on the nearest the county health department and other places to get the needed shots.
Center for Disease Control
Here is LOTS of information about disease prevention for travelers. The is information about shots and other measures you can take to prevent getting sick.
If you are going to an area that has diseases you are not familiar with then you can learn more about how to avoid catching it like avoiding the local drinking water or mosquitoes. Also put the name of the disease into a search engine.
Travel Animal
Travel Animal has all kinds of books and supplies for the traveler. You can buy books from Travel Animal that give an overview from a tourist perspective. this will help you as the missionary to get an initial orientation and to better tell your supporters interesting tid-bits.
Travel Medicine
Travel Medicine offers information and products for safe travel.
Travel Products
http://www.travelproducts.com/
Travel Products has a HUGE selection of travel products. It is very wise to get a money belt (or other secure way) to carry your money, passport and papers. You can get one here or elsewhere.
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posted by John | 11:34 PM
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