There are new government requirements if you want to stay overnight at the orphanage. (These regulations do not apply to day visitors.) These should be sent at least two weeks prior to your trip to the orphanage office.

Please note: These requirements are new as of 2015, and they are subject to change. To make sure that they are completely up-to-date, please contact the orphanage office at info@elsauzal.org.

Adults (18 and over) need:
• A letter to director Erika with the dates of your stay and the names and ages of the people in your group
- The letter either requesting permission to visit, or thanking the orphanage for giving permission.
• A background check
• Two letters of reference
• Copy of passport
• Tourist Card Visa, from the border crossing

Children (17 and under) need:
• Copy of photo ID (such as school ASB card, ID card, etc.) and/or visa (see below)

For questions or to send, contact info@elsauzal.org.

Last updated: January 2016