Iris Ministries, Inc.

Basic Requirements

Those volunteering with us need to have a personal commitment to Christ Jesus and a hunger for “more, Lord!”

Unless traveling with a parent or team, visitors must be at least 18 years old.

A short term visit is generally 2-3 weeks.

A request to visit initiates an invitation process. As part of that process, you will be asked to supply a pastoral reference, a copy of your personal Christian testimony, and a clear statement of your vision for ministry or hopes and goals for working here with Iris Ministries.

We will read your information and pray about how God may plan to use you here.

We do appreciate your patience in waiting to make final plans to come until you have received an invitation from us. This will be necessary for your visa application in the U.S. and most other countries. Please visit the Mozambican embassy in Washington D.C. for more information

Emergency Medical Insurance for Foreign Travel:

Because of previous problems we are now requiring that you come with emergency medical insurance in place (no exceptions). This is essential for all who visit or work at Iris Ministries, whether for a few days or several years. You will need to pay the premiums and be sure you have enough money available to cover the deductible amount. Most domestic insurance plans do not cover foreign travel, so check with your plan administrator to verify your coverage. If you need additional coverage, you can talk to your travel agent, or contact Seven Corners Speciality Insurance. International travelers are now able to obtain free, no obligation, online quotations, and you can purchase coverage immediately through SRI's secure server and receive a Virtual ID Card immediately.

Note for those from or traveling through Angola, Brazil, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo or Tanzania: Mozambique has recently changed the rules on requirements for Yellow Fever immunization. It is now required for those arriving from the countries of Angola, Brazil, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo and Tanzania. If your route takes you through Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, you must carry documentation of your immunization. If you should arrive Dar es Salaam on the way to Pemba without documentation, you will be forced to be immunized at the airport. The cost is 1,350 meticais, 49 euros or $68. Since a few receipients have a mild to moderate reaction to the immunization and the quality of the immunization could be compromised, it is recommended that you secure the immunization for Yellow Fever before leaving your country. No other immunizations are required even though several should be recommended by your doctor.