Passports
Passports are required for international travel. If you do not have a valid passport, please begin the application process as soon as possible. Passport applications are available online or in person at the Saskatoon Service Canada Centre. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Bolivia. Travelers under 16 years of age will require a youth passport, which expires when they turn 18 years old.
- Adults 16 years of age or older – 5 yr passport: $120
- Adults 16 years of age or older – 10 yr passport: $160
- Child under 16 years of age: $57
Immunizations
Each student will need to have certain vaccines before they go on the international field trip. If you are reluctant to have your child vaccinated, please understand we will not be able to take them on the trip.
These vaccines can be started at your earliest convenience. You will need to go for at least two rounds of vaccinations, and it can take a couple of weeks to book these appointments each time, so don’t procrastinate!
Depending on your private health insurance, one or more of these vaccines may be covered.
All questions regarding immunization and vaccines should be directed to the SHA Travel Health Clinic located at 108 - 407 Ludlow Street in Saskatoon. Phone: 306-655-4780.
Required:
Tetanus Vaccine
No charge. Most students will have had this injection in grade 6.
Yellow Fever Vaccine (DIN #00428833)
$221. Provides lifelong immunity in most people.
Hepatitis A Vaccine (DIN #02243741 or #02237792)
$82 x 2 injections if under 18 years of age, otherwise $96 x 2 injections
Hepatitis B Vaccine (DIN #02243676)
$77 per injection if under 18 years of age, otherwise $87 per injection. This vaccine requires 3 injections, the second of which needs to be one month after the first, and the third which is 6 months after the first. Only the first two must be done before the trip. This vaccine is only needed if you are an adult, since most of us were immunized in grade 6 and are deemed vaccinated for the next 20 years.
NOTE: Twinrix (DIN #02237548) is a combination of the Hep A and Hep B vaccines. This vaccine requires 3 injections, the second of which needs to be one month after the first, and the third which is 6 months after the first. Only the first two must be done before the trip. The cost is $96/injection if under 18 years of age, otherwise $101/injection.
Clinic Options:
Yellow Fever Assessment
$50 for the first person 16 years of age or older and $25 for additional people (groups of 2–6 people). Assessment fee is waived if you receive the vaccination.
Full Travel Health Assessment
$90 for the first person 16 years of age or older and $45 for other guests – assesses for more than just Yellow Fever. Assessment fee is waived if you receive the vaccination.
*There are currently no vaccine shortages, but we recommend you book early to ensure you have the vaccinations you need.
Recommended, but not required:
Anti Malarials
Several different types range from $0.02 to $5.00 per pill with some of the pills starting 2 weeks before the trip and some starting 2 days before the trip and going throughout. Please check with your local pharmacist.
Typhoid Vaccine (DIN #02130955/#00885975) $66/$46
A single injection (lasts 3 years) or 4 pills over 7 days (lasts 7 years).
NOTE: All prices are subject to change.