Passport / Visa



Traveling to Russia will require an International Passport and a Visa which is a separate document. A Visa can not be obtained until you have a valid passport. It usually takes 4-6 weeks to get a passport, however one can be obtained in about 2 weeks by paying an expedite fee. If you don’t have a passport and have thoughts of going on an international mission trip, this is the first thing you will need to do. A passport MUST be in hand two months prior to the mission trip departure date so there will be time to obtain your Russian Visa.


To obtain a passport you will need the following items and you must appear in person;


  1. Birth Certificate with an official seal.

  2. Two 2x2 inch passport photos

  3. Valid Drivers License

  4. $55 dollar fee paid to the Department of State

  5. $30 execution fee

  6. $60 expedite fee (if needed within 2 weeks)

  7. Social Security Number


Check your local listings in your town for the place to obtain a passport. For the passport office in Plano, Texas contact;


Passport Office – Plano 972-831-3090
Collin County Sub-Courthouse 8am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm, M-F
900 E. Park Blvd.
Plano, TX 75074


Once the passport is obtained, the SAC will obtain a Visa for participants once they fill out a Mission Trip Registration Form and a Visa application. Please ensure you comply with the following once you have your passport;


    1. Ensure that you have signed the passport. It must be signed to be valid.

    2. Ensure it is valid for at least 6 months from your return date

    3. Keep with you at all times while traveling overseas

    4. Keep photocopies in your;

      1. Wallet

      2. Waist Pack

      3. An unused inside coat pocket

      4. In each piece of luggage

      5. In your camera bag


For more detailed information on obtaining a passport, please see the U.S. Department of State website listed below:


http://travel.state.gov/passport_services.html