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AT THE AIRPORT:

On Your Way:

Your tourist entry papers will be issued to you by the airline. When filling out the form, the reason for your visit is missions or personal.

Immigration:

Give your entry papers to immigration. They will ask how long you will stay, stamp it and return a copy to you. KEEP THIS SLIP during your whole trip. You must give it back to immigration when you leave Haiti.

Baggage Area & Customs:

Pick up a luggage cart for $2.00 US. There will be men (portieres) wanting to help you find and carry your bags. Choose one person only and after you leave the airport pay him $5-$10 US for their help. We suggest for the ease of the team to ALL WEAR TEAM T-SHIRTS on your flight to help aid you through customs. They are less likely to search your bags, if they see you are all together. If they do ask you to search your bags, explain that the supplies are going to a mission.

Outside the Airport:

Make sure you don’t let anyone touch your bags or try to carry them, unless you are prepared to pay them. Someone from Restoration Ministries will be there to pick you up at the airport, along with our own attendants to help load the vehicle. It is good to have a few extra dollar bills to tip any attendants that do help you with your bags.

SECURITY:

Take normal precautions against theft; lock car doors, room doors when possible, keep track of purses, wallets, & other valuables like cameras, Walkman tape players etc. Do not carry money openly.
Always stay with the team or groups of two or three. Don’t go out alone. Advise the leader about extra curricular activity that you would like to do or participate in.

FOOD:

• Drink only bottled, filtered, or boiled water from the well or bottled drinks.
• Avoid lettuce unless specifically told it has been chemically washed.
• Don’t eat from little stands on the street.
• Meals in stores or restaurants usually cost between $8-$12.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Do not attempt to find a mate on your trip. You are coming for ministry, not to date. Girls and guys should not be alone together at any time. If you do happen to “like” someone, keep it to yourself and don’t try to pursue anything on the trip. Please keep all conduct respectable and Christ-like and keep your focus on ministry.