Stacy gave me the inside scoop on missionary visas, insurance, finances, and driver's licenses this morning. Apparently you don't have a choice of whether you receive a one year, two year, or five year visa. You get whatever they feel like giving you. Though it's cheaper to get a five year visa than 2 two year visas and a one year visa, you also have to pay more in cash upfront for the five year visa if that is what is issued to you.
As far as insurance goes, AIM missionaries all have the same insurance and it's taken care of by the mission. However, most insurance companies don't want to insure people living in African countries so it's extremely expensive- $700.00 a month! I wonder if it'd be even more for John and I because of my arthritis?
The nice thing about going over seas with a mission is the fact that they help with filing taxes, obtaining a visa, and budgeting money (including saving up for home visits). Gosh, it seems as though going as an independent adds all these extra stresses... but if God called you to do it, He'd help you through it.
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