OK, many of you have been asking about Visa info.  Here is the rundown:

EVERYONE MUST HAVE A PASSPORT.  If you don’t have one at this time, get it.  They’re good for 10 years.


 

Visa Requirements:

Dominican Republic


– All you need is a passport.  There is no visa requirement.

England


– You will need a visa.  We will let you know the exact type of visa, since there are so many different kinds, sometime in June.

Kenya




– You will purchase your visa at the Nairobi airport.  It will cost you $50 US dollars in September which is good for 3 months.  When you return in January it will cost you another $50 and is good for another 3 months.  You will then need to get a 3 month extension in April which will cost another $35.  Total cost for your visa is $135.

Mexico




– All you need is a passport.

New Zealand



–
You need a “Working Holiday Scheme” visa.  You can apply for it now online at
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/workingholiday/unitedstatesofamericaworkingholidayscheme.htm.  The visa is good for a year from the time you enter the country – and it’s FREE.

South Africa



–
We are trying to get you student visas through our partnering organization UCSA.  We’ll let you know.  You can go into the country for 3 months on a passport, which will be fine for Sept. – December.

Swaziland



–
You can be in Swaziland for 2 months at a time on a passport.  We will leave the country periodically and make sure you don’t stay longer than 2 months at a time.

I hope this helps.