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title: Can international missionaries or non-US citizens apply?
description: Yes, MDM serves missionaries globally -- you do not need to be a US citizen or based in the United States to apply. However, there are important requirements...
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# Can international missionaries or non-US citizens apply?

MDM serves missionaries globally — you do not need to be a US citizen or based in the United States to apply. However, there are important requirements and limitations for international applicants:

- US donor base required: MDM processes donations from US donors and issues US tax-deductible receipts. If your entire donor base is outside the United States, MDM may not be the right fit. You need at least some US-based donors to make the relationship viable.
- International disbursements: MDM can disburse funds to non-US bank accounts via Wise, wire transfer, or PayPal. For details on international payment setup, contact payments@modernday.org.
- Documentation requirements: If you plan to receive funds while physically in the United States, you will need appropriate visa or work authorization documentation (such as an R1 religious worker visa). MDM cannot disburse US-sourced wages without proper documentation.

**Note:** Donors outside the United States — including Canadian donors — cannot receive US tax-deductible receipts from MDM. Only US-based donors qualify for MDM's tax-deductible giving receipts. 

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