Expenses
Sharing the love of Christ by meeting the needs of His people
"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." (Col. 3: 17)
We have listed some expense estimates to help you figure out what it will cost you to visit us in the Dominican Republic. I believe it will surprise you how little it will cost your team.
Expenses can vary depending upon the group that comes (medical/dental, construction, evangelism, bible school, etc.)
Click here for medical/dental team expense list.
Sample budget based on a 12 person team for 7 days for 2012 teams
AIR FARE: Will vary depending on where your mission team leaves from. Please double check with us before booking airfare so we can verify your airport location. From Atlanta, GA Spirit Airlines flies to Santiago and Santo Domingo. We have found this to normally be the cheapest flight. American Air , Jet Blue and Delta also fly to the Dominican Republic.
ENTRANCE FEE: $10 USD which can be purchased at the airport once your mission team arrives. There is no exit tax.
FOOD: $20 USD/person per day for food on site. $35/person for meals in transit.
TRANSPORTATION: $100 USD/person per week. Special outings may mean additional costs, depending on distance and times.
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS: $275/person
LOCAL LABOR: $50/person
TEAM TOTAL: $565 x 12 team members = $6,780 (not including airfare, **entrance fee or *insurance).
INSURANCE: Is always better safe than sorry. We ask that all mission teams purchase insurance. Insurance is available through UMVIM. Registration for insurance for international team members is $17 per person. In order to purchase insurance through UMVIM, the team must have an UMVIM trained team leader.
The key aspects of the UMVIM insurance program are:
Accident Coverage AND Medical Coverage are included for all insured teams. Coverage limits have increased.
Our policy has limits of $10,000 or $25,000 and includes both accident and illness (after $50 deductible). You choose the limit.
Coverage includes a pre-existing condition waiver of up to $15,000.
Medical Evacuation/Repatriation are $100,000.
Trip Interruption coverage is included up to $5,000. The covered person will be returned home if there is the death of an immediate family member, or serious damage to the insured’s principal dwelling.
Lost luggage is covered up to $250.
Emergency Medical Reunion coverage is included for one person in case of Medical Evacuation or Repatriation.
Return of Minor Children traveling with a parent is now covered.
New rates beginning December 20, 2010
INSURANCE RATES (Note: The entire team must select the same coverage level) |
Number of Days | Coverage Amount $10,000 | Coverage Amount $25,000 |
0-4 | 12.00 | 14.00 |
5-10 | 19.00 | 21.00 |
11-14 | 26.00 | 28.00 |
15-21 | 33.00 | 35.00 |
Due to insurance processing restrictions, UMVIM will charge a $2 per team member late fee for any team roster form which is not received by UMVIM 2 weeks before departure.
*Insurance is purchased separately and can be purchased through your local UMVIM office. A team must have an UMVIM trained team leader in order to purchase insurance through UMVIM.
** Entrance fee is paid per person upon arrival in the DR in the airport
MISCELLANEOUS: It is good to carry extra funds for unforeseen expenses.