Most Frequently Asked Questions
Please read this carefully, even if you have traveled with us before because some things you need to know have changed. This information is important for you and will be invaluable when you discuss this trip with your family, church, and those who support you in prayer.

The four categories included in this document are:

• First Things First
• The Nature of our Trip
• Logistical and Practical Matters
• Packing Concerns
• First Things First

Do I need a passport?*
Yes. Check the expiration date. IMPORTANT: The nation of Israel requires that your passport is still valid for 6 months after your return to America from the trip. This means that if you have a passport with an expiration date of September1, 2010, you will need to renew it before leaving on our trip. If you do not have a valid passport, call your county courthouse or post office and begin the application or renewal process immediately. Or, for step by step instructions, go to http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

*Note: if you do not have a valid passport at the time you apply for this trip, fill out and submit the Application Forms for the trip and write “Passport Applied For” where the form asks for your passport number. When you receive your new passport, email Pastor Dave at jankowski.dave@gmail.com or call me at 815-467-2205 to provide the following information: 1. Passport number; 2. date passport was issued; 3. place passport was issued; and, 4. expiration date of passport.

Do American citizens need special travel visas?
No. If you live in America but are not an American citizen, let us know and we will apply for a special visa for you. Otherwise, our stay is brief and no special visa is needed for US citizens to Israel.

Do I need shots?
No. None are required.

Do we need to change currency?
No. In Israel, the dollar is accepted in most places we will visit. There is no need to exchange currency. When you pay for something in dollars, you will receive change (coins) in shekels.

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