{"id":73,"date":"2025-12-02T18:55:03","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T18:55:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdh\/?page_id=73"},"modified":"2026-01-29T19:19:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T19:19:20","slug":"travel-taxes-more","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdh\/resources\/travel-taxes-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel, Taxes &amp; More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Travel Outside the US<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>NOTE: Before planning any international travel, look at your visa (inside your passport). Check to see the expiration date printed on your actual visa. That expiration date printed on your visa is sometimes earlier than your actual end date. Au Pair in America discourages travel outside of the U.S. in your final month due to the risk of being denied re-entry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Travel Validation is Required to Re-enter the U.S.<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Complete the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/pdf\/travel-validation-request-form.pdf\">Travel Validation Request Form<\/a>&nbsp;(To obtain APIA\u2019s signature on your DS-2019 before traveling outside of the U.S.)&nbsp;<em>Note:<\/em><em>The travel validation ensures that you are in good standing with the program, it is not formal permission to travel.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You may send the travel validation request form to Au Pair in America by email or regular mail. The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/pdf\/travel-validation-request-form.pdf\/\">form<\/a>&nbsp;explains the process in detail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RECOMMENDED METHOD<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Email the scanned form along with your scanned DS-2019 form to APIA as .pdf files, at least 1-2 weeks prior to international travel. The email address and complete instructions are on the form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Travel Rules by Program Year<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year 1 Au Pairs<\/strong>&nbsp;can travel internationally as long as they have a valid J-1 visa. &nbsp;APIA recommends that au pairs do not travel within 30 days of their visa expiration date. &nbsp;You must get your DS2019 signed before travel. &nbsp;You are responsible for checking the current visitor requirements for the country you plan to visit to find out whether or not you need a visa for entry. &nbsp;This is generally based on your country of citizenship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/pdf\/year-1-international-travel-checklist.pdf\">Year 1 International Travel Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year 2 Au Pairs<\/strong>&nbsp;cannot travel internationally and return to the U.S., except for select destinations (Canada, Mexico, and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ice.gov\/sevis\/travel#which-islands-are-defined-as-adjacent-islands--2\">adjacent islands)<\/a>&nbsp;through a provision in the federal regulations called the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/pdf\/automatic-revalidation-checklist.pdf\/\">Automatic Revalidation Policy<\/a>.&nbsp;No other international travel is allowed in Year 2. This policy allows you to re-enter the U.S. on an expired visa. You must get your extension DS2019 signed before travel. You are responsible for checking the current visitor requirements for the country you plan to visit to find out if it is possible and if you need a visa for entry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/pdf\/year-2-international-travel-checklist.pdf\">Year 2 International Travel Checklist&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carry the following:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Printed copy of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/pdf\/automatic-revalidation-checklist.pdf\/\">Automatic Revalidation Policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Printed copy of your participation letter (in your au pair portal)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your&nbsp;travel validated extension DS2019 form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Additional International Travel Information<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.visahq.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Do I need a Visa to travel?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.embassy.org\/embassies\/\">Washington DC Embassy Directory<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/english\/visit\/index.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visiting Canada<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Most au pairs will need a visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to visit Canada. It is your responsibility to verify your requirements before making plans or purchasing tickets. The requirements vary based on your country of citizenship and are subject to change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Transportation in Our Area&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Public Transit Apps &amp; Websites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dcmetroapp.com\">DC Metro App<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Real-time information on DC Metrorail and bus service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wmata.com\/fares\/MobilePay\/SmarTrip-App.cfm\">SmarTrip App<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Add fare and manage your SmarTrip Card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/transitapp.com\/\">Transit App<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Free app with all of the local public transportation options in one place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wmata.com\">DC Metro Website<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Metrorail &amp; bus service to the DC, Maryland, VA area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mta.maryland.gov\/schedule\/marc-penn\">MARC Train Penn Line<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 A commuter train that goes between Baltimore and DC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bus Information by County<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Frederick County Bus &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/frederickcountymd.gov\/207\/Transit-Routes-Schedule-Information\">Transit Routes &amp; Schedule Information | Frederick County MD &#8211; Official Website<\/a> Free bus around Frederick City<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Circulator Buses (Free or Low-Cost buses in local cities)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.annapolisparking.com\/circulator-alternative-transportation\/\">Annapolis Circulator Bus<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Free bus around downtown Annapolis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/transportation.baltimorecity.gov\/transit-services\/maps-and-schedules\">Charm City Circulator<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Free bus around downtown Baltimore<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;Travel Inside the US<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Travel\/Tour Companies &amp; Travel Websites<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasobscura.com\">Atlas Obscura<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Unusual places to visit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/us\/united-states\">Intrepid Travel<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Small group tours to popular destinations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kayak.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kayak<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Search flights on multiple websites at once<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadsideamerica.com\">Roadside America<\/a>&nbsp;Offbeat tourist attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roadtrippers.com\">Roadtrippers<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Organize your road trip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\">Trip Advisor<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Guides for places to visit and things to do in various cities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transportation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/safer.fmcsa.dot.gov\/CompanySnapshot.aspx\">AAA Bus Safety Reports<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wmata.com\">DC Metro Website<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 helpful information maps and trip planner for Metrorail and buses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flixbus.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FlixBus<\/a>\u2013 trips between Baltimore, Boston, New York, Newark, Philadelphia, and DC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.happy-cars.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Happy-Cars<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 car rental for 18+<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/us.megabus.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MegaBus<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 trips between Washington, DC, and many destinations up and down the East Coast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ourbus.com\">Our Bus<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 trips to Philadelphia, New Jersey Shore, Richmond, Wilmington &amp; more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supershuttle.com\">Super Shuttle<\/a>\u2013 transportation to and from airports in DC and all over the US<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vamoosebus.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vamoose Bus<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 trips between NYC and Bethesda, MD, Arlington, VA, or Lorton, VA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Places to Stay<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\">Hostel World<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hiusa.org\/\">Hostelling International<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thejanenyc.com\/\">The Jane Hotel, New York<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thepodhotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Pod Hotel<\/a>&nbsp;(in New York)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Departure Home<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will be able to request your return flight in your au pair portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will receive an email with your flight itinerary no later than 4-5 weeks prior to departure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Money &amp; Mail Info for Au Pairs<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdf\/2022\/02\/01\/how-to-address-an-envelope-in-the-usa-2\/\">How to Address an Envelope in the U.S.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/P9PbDteeV-8\">How to Fill Out a Money Order&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vidaamericana.com\/english\/currency.html\">How to Use U.S. Money and Write Checks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Resources<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fun with Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/baltimoreschild.com\">Baltimore Child Magazine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chesapeakefamily.com\/\">Chesapeake Family<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/resources\/kids\/culture_corner\/\">Kids Culture Corner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helpful Links for Host Parents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1TWlRRcYNKK7P5ulE2pLkRiRgIXk_jWoS\/view?usp=sharing\">ABCs of a Successful Year as a Host Family<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/resources\/culture_quests\/argentina.asp\">Culture Quests<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/aupairinamerica\/\">Follow Au Pair in America on Pinterest<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalawareness.com\/\">Global Awareness<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/resources\/host_family_tips\/\">Host Family Tips<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skype.com\/intl\/en-us\/home\">Skype<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/worldclock\/\">World Clock<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Money-Saving Deals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/certifikid.com\/r\/rluicuzxilxueuilxl\">Certifikid<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldstar.com\/join?p=F1580514RP\">Goldstar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.groupon.com\/visitor_referral\/h\/90d4e392-5e2c-4a3d-81c5-49e6abe57c9e\">Groupon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/livingsocial.com\/\">Living Social DC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Parenting &amp; Childcare Tools<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pepparent.org\/\">PEP Parenting Encouragement Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdf\/2011\/01\/31\/positive-reinforcement-teaching-responsibility\/\">Teaching Responsibility \u2013 Chore Charts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-title=\"Travel, Taxes &amp; More\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Screen-Shot-2025-01-27-at-4.07.26-PM-1024x226.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Taxes for income earned in 2025 are due no later than&nbsp;<strong>April 15, 2026<\/strong>&nbsp;Below are &nbsp;links containing information and resources which can help answer your tax questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tax Information for Au Pairs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/taxinformation\/\">Au Pair in America Tax Information Webpage for Au Pairs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PDF\/aupair-tax-information-2024.pdf\">Au Pair in America Tax Information Document for Au Pairs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/pdf\/au-pair-faqs-2024.pdf\/\">H&amp;R Block Tax Q&amp;A for Au Pairs<\/a>&nbsp;(Lots of good information)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/expat-tax-preparation\/au-pair\/\">H&amp;R Block Tax Services for Au Pairs<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instructional Tax Video \u2013 On your au pair portal\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to \u201cResources\u201d&nbsp;tab \u2192 \u201cIn the US\u201d&nbsp;\u2192 click \u201cInstructional Tax Video for Guidance\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/i1040nr-2024.pdf\/\">Instructions for Tax Form 1040NR<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f1040nr.pdf\">Tax Form 1040NR<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tax Information for Host Families<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find APIA\u2019s tax ID number on your Quick Reference Guide as well as on the Tax Information page linked below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/resources\/host-family-tips\/taxqa\/\">Au Pair in America Tax Information for Host Parents<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print a receipt of your program fee payments by going to your host family portal and selecting the \u201cAccounts\u201d tab.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Travel Outside the US NOTE: Before planning any international travel, look at your visa (inside your passport). 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