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Travel Logistics

We want to make sure you’re fully prepared for your volunteer experience.

Before you begin your journey, you must watch our brief orientation video. This important video outlines what to expect, how to prepare, and how you can serve effectively and respectfully during your time in Haiti.

After watching the video below, the next step is to contact our Travel Coordinator to begin your application process for a missionary trip to Pignon.

Explore Available Travel Dates

All missionaries raise their own funds for travel, dorm fees/living expenses and project supplies.

For available travel dates or to express interest in serving in areas such as clean water, agriculture, or agronomy, email our Travel Coordinator. To access all trip-related materials, please explore the resources below. 

Email Travel Coordinator

Important Forms &  Checklist

IMPORTANT: All travelers MUST WATCH the travel video and are required to complete the traveler application form or you WILL NOT be allowed to serve in Pignon at our facilities. Forms MUST BE submitted two (2) months prior to travel. 

CHECKLIST FOR ALL TRAVELERS

PLEASE SUBMIT FORMS AT LEAST TWO (2) MONTHS PRIOR TO TRAVEL
  1. “First-Timer” Promise For Haiti travelers to Pignon complete the “First-Timer” PFH Traveler Form and MUST WAIT FOR APPROVAL before proceeding with the next steps. Recurring or repeat travelers proceed with the next steps.
  2. Fill out the Traveler Application Form
  3. Fill out the Traveler Per Diem Form with Automatic Payment (THIS IS A NON-REFUNABLE FEE)
  4. TEAM LEADERS PLEASE Submit the Volunteer Team Registration Form
  5. Download and read the Traveler Manual
  6. Medical Teams download and read the Medical Travel Manual.

    TRAVEL TO PIGNON REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING:

    PFH Travel Video – MUST WATCH

    It is a requirement to watch this video prior to completing Traveler Application

    “First-Timer” PFH Traveler Form

    To be completed by traveler going to Pignon for the very first time

    “First-Timer” PFH Traveler Form

    Volunteer Team Registration

    To be completed by Team Leader

    Go to Form

    PFH Traveler Application Form

    To be completed by Individual Traveler

    Go to Form

    Traveler Fee Per Diem Form

    To be completed by Individual Traveler

    Go to Form

    Traveler Per Diem & Transportation to Pignon

    Information Regarding Your Stay In Pignon

    • We provide dorm space with clean linens for travelers to stay at a cost of $95 per person/per night.  This also includes three meals per day and supports a Haitian Liaison to help your team to navigate while in Pignon.  THIS IS A NON-REFUNDABLE FEE.
    • We also have a mission house for longer term missionaries who prefer to work for one month or longer.
    • Pay your per diem (traveler fee $95 per night) for room and board to Promise for Haiti six (6) weeks in advance
    Pay Per Diem
    We are proud to continue our valued partnership with Wilcox Travel based in North Carolina.  Wilcox Travel will handle your airfare for individual or large group reservations. If you need their assistance booking travel, please mark appropriately when completing your Traveler Application form.
    Read more about Wilcox Travel

    The Haitian Government will collect $10 for people traveling with a US passport upon arrival.

    Important Note: Due to ongoing political instability in Port-au-Prince, we strongly recommend that travelers use Missionary Flights International (MFI) when flying to Haiti.

    International Travel Options: International flights can arrive in Port-au-Prince (PAP) or Cap-Haitien (CAP) via major airlines such as American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and Spirit Airlines.

    ✈️ Missionary Flights International (MFI): MFI operates flights from Fort Pierce, Florida to Pignon, with a stopover in Cap-Haitien.

    • Cost: $660 round-trip
    • Additional Fees: Cargo and excess baggage are charged at $2.00 per pound

    Getting to MFI in Fort Pierce: Travelers flying with MFI can reach Fort Pierce from nearby airports (including West Palm Beach, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Melbourne) in the following ways:

    • One-way rental car through Hertz (MFI can return the rental car for you—please contact them in advance if you choose this option)
    • Paid shuttle or transport service

    To arrange a Hertz rental:
    📞 772-429-0228 ext. 5

    Lodging at MFI: MFI offers guest accommodation at their Hospitality Park. Reservations can be made by:

    ✈️ Missionary Aviation Flights (MAF) — Currently Unavailable

    Please note that MAF flights are not operating to Haiti at this time. When service resumes, travelers will need to arrange their own ground transportation from the Port-au-Prince international terminal to the MAF terminal after clearing customs. To coordinate this transportation, please contact our Haitian coordinator Noel Marie Adele

    🚐 Ground Transportation (Car/Van/Bus) — Not Currently Advised

    Due to ongoing political instability and safety concerns on the roads, we are strongly discouraging ground travel in Haiti at this time. Please consult with our team before making any transportation arrangements.

    If ground travel becomes necessary and is deemed safe:

    • Transportation can be arranged through our Haitian coordinator, Noel Marie Adele
    • Typical costs:
      • $180 per 10-person van from Port-au-Prince to Pignon
      • $200 per 10-person van from Cap-Haïtien to Pignon

    🚨 Important:

    • These transportation costs are not included in the $95 PFH nightly per diem
    • Travelers should plan to bring additional funds (preferably in cash) to cover any ground transportation needs while in Haiti.