You may be eligible for benefits based on an assessment of all factors, including your age, occupation, job limitations, prior pregnancy history, current medical condition, and your physicianâs/practitionerâs certification that you are unable to do your regular or customary work.
Passport processing takes up to 10 weeks during the busier times of year, notes the U.S. Department of State website. Renew your passport well in advance of your travel to ensure you receive it before your trip.
If you do not already have a passport, get that first. Although there are ways to expedite getting a passport when you need to travel quickly, most passport processing can take up to up to six weeks. Give yourself plenty of time. Begin the process several months before you travel.ou're thinking about a trip to South America. That's great! Now you are faced with all the things you'll need to do before you travel. Put simply, these are: 1  getting the right travel documents. 2  deciding on a destination. 3  making travel arrangements.