As an organization following Jesus Christ, Mission of Hope exists to bring life transformation to every man, woman, and child in Haiti. We desire to serve the nation of Haiti, and see lives changed.
As an organization following Jesus Christ, Mission of Hope exists to bring life transformation to every man, woman, and child in Haiti. We desire to serve the nation of Haiti, and see lives changed.
All North Americans traveling to Haiti must have a passport. You will not be able to enter Haiti without one. Check with your post office for a passport application, go to the U.S. Department of State web page: http://travel.state.gov/passport or the Passport Canada web page: http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca. If you are applying for a new passport, please allow 4 – 8 weeks for this process. In addition to the actual passport, all travelers should also bring a photocopy of the first two pages of their passport in their carryon luggage.
To return to the United States or Canada from Haiti a valid American or Canadian passport is required or a non-American, non-Canadian passport containing a valid visa is required for re-entry.
You will be required to fill out a customs form on the plane before you arrive in Haiti. The address you should put on this form is 777 Route Nationale #1, Titanyen
Your group is responsible for all airfare and travel arrangements to and from Port au Prince. A Mission of Hope representative will meet you at the airport in Port au Prince and a Mission of Hope driver and transportation will be waiting for you. Be sure to check with the airline for current restrictions, luggage weight limits, etc. prior to arriving at the airport.
Travel insurance is required for all groups and individuals traveling to Mission of Hope. If your group is planning to purchase your own travel insurance please make sure that two very important areas are covered: (1) emergency medical treatment costs and (2) emergency air evacuation from Haiti back to North America. If these areas are covered please .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) the following information: Insurance company name, address, phone number, contact person, policy # and list of people that are being covered. Please take a copy of the policy along with you to Haiti.
If your group does not plan to purchase travel/medical insurance Mission of Hope will cover this at no additional charge to your group. However, if your group is able to help Mission of Hope by covering the cost of the insurance that would be much appreciated!
We encourage everyone to get a Hepatitis A and B vaccine before traveling to Haiti, as well as an up to date tetanus shot. We also recommend that each person bring an antibiotic such as Cipro and an anti-diarrheal medication, just in case. This can be prescribed by your doctor. Be sure to contact your doctor or local health department to find out more about these and other immunizations you may wish to receive.
We ask that everyone coming to Haiti take an anti-malaria medication such as chloroquine. Chloroquine should be taken 1 – 2 weeks prior to departure and weekly thereafter until 4 weeks after you return home. Consult your doctor before taking chloroquine if you are taking other medications or have a medical condition.
We recommend having a thorough physical examination before travelling to Haiti. If you take prescription medications, bring enough to last the entire trip. Trips to Haiti can be moderately stressful and sometimes more so. If you have a mental illness or a physical disability please let our staff know before your trip. If you have any special needs while in Haiti (medical condition, food allergies, or other special requirements) please let us know before your trip, and be sure to bring anything you will need with you.
Everyone should bring their own mini medical kit in their carry-on. Your kit should have chloroquine, any prescription medicines you are taking, Band-Aids, first-aid ointment, diarrhea medication, ibuprofen, insect-bite medication, and a prescription antibiotic such as Cipro.
