How much does it cost?
Where will we stay?
How do I get there?
What if I can't speak Spanish?
How large can a group be?
Do we need shots or a passport?
Is it safe to travel to the border?

How much does it cost?
The funds required for a mission team visit can vary from site to site. Please consult individual sites for exact costs. Costs depend on the type of activities in which your group is involved. There are local administrative costs, funds necessary for construction materials, and a donation to the on-going ministries at the site you visit. Purchase of materials must be arranged ahead of time with your project site. Average cost/fee per person of a mission trip is between $50 (study teams) and $150 (construction teams). Trip deposits are required.

Where will we stay?
Most teams stay in Mexico. Teams pay for their own room and board. Please consult with the project staff for more information. Sites have space and/or arrangements with local churches and families to house teams. A local hotel is also an option on some sites.

How do I get there?
Teams generally provide their own transportation, not only to and from the project, but also to and from the work site. (Some projects may be able to help with local transportation—please contact individual sites for more information).

What if I can’t speak Spanish?
Each site provides personnel to help with translation.

How large can a group be?
Teams usually learn and interact more if they are limited to 10-15 persons. However with advanced planning, some sites can handle larger teams.

Do we need shots or a passport?
No shots are currently required although current tetanus inoculation is suggested. Please consult site staff for passport/visa and acceptable identification requirements before going on the trip. Non-US citizens must check with US Immigration for required documentation .

Teams visiting with churches more than 25kms from the border need to carry passports or notorized birth certificates. Youth under the age of 18 need notarized permission from their parents to be traveling in Mexico. Driver of the vehicle used by the team must either be the owner or have written permission to be taking the car into Mexico. In addition, there is now a $19.00 per person visa charge for those traveling into Mexico beyond the 25km border check point only if you are staying more than 7 days. All participants must still obtain a visa but there is no cost.

Is it safe to travel to the border?
PBM has not had any security incidents in its 20 year history. We urge groups to use common sense safety precautions while on the border. Don’t Wander Alone. Let team leaders know where you are going and always go in groups of three or more. As a matter of general safety, we suggest that no one should be out after 10 pm . Carry important phone numbers of where you are staying and site staff with you in the event of an emergency. We feel that this is a time to continue to stand alongside our brothers and sisters in Mexico and build the partner relationships that are so essential in an uncertain world.