How to Travel With Shalom: For all mission trips, the requirements are: 1. Get your Passport: To learn how to get or renew a U.S. passport visit »» http://http://travel.state.gov 2. Submit: A: A completed »» Short-Term Volunteer Application. B: 2 copies of passport. C: 2 passport photos (passport pictures only, no other kinds of snapshots are acceptable). D: Non-refundable $500.00 deposit at the time of submitting application. 3. Recommended Shots: For Africa: refer to "Centers for Disease Control and Prevention" »» http://www.cdc.gov/travel/destinat.htm For Southeast Brazil: no special shots are required other than routine immunizations. 4. Visas: African visas are included in the shown cost of the trip and obtained at the port of entry. In the case of Brazil, a visa should be applied for by the missionary. Please visit »» http://www.brasilemb.org for requirements. 5. Attend the provided Pre-Deployment Training Sessions Specific information about upcoming trips.