{"id":62,"date":"2022-08-31T13:29:05","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T13:29:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vav\/?page_id=62"},"modified":"2022-09-07T19:29:43","modified_gmt":"2022-09-07T19:29:43","slug":"travel-taxes-more","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vav\/resources\/travel-taxes-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel, Taxes &#038; More"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h1>Travel Outside the US<\/h1>\n<p><strong>APIA Information<\/strong> on\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/resources\/travel_and_flights\/travel_outside_us.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Traveling Outside of the US<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Travel Validation Required<\/strong> \u2013 APIA\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/pdf\/travel-validation-request-form.pdf\">Travel Validation Request Form<\/a> (To obtain APIA\u2019s signature on your DS-2019 before traveling outside of the U.S.)\u00a0<em>Note:<\/em>\u00a0<em>The travel validation ensures that you are in good standing with the program, it is not formal permission to travel.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Mail this form along with your DS-2019 (not a copy) to APIA, at least 3-4 weeks prior to international travel.<\/li>\n<li>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/how-to-address-an-envelope-in-the-usa-2\/\">this blog post<\/a> for step-by-step instructions on how to send this in the mail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Travel Rules by Program Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Year 1 Au Pairs<\/strong> must have a valid visa to travel internationally and plan to return to the U.S. prior to the date their visa says it expires. This can be different from the actual program end date.\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Year 2 Au Pairs<\/strong> may visit Canada, Mexico, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ice.gov\/sevis\/travel#which-islands-are-defined-as-adjacent-islands--2\">adjacent islands<\/a> due to the <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/visa-information-resources\/visa-expiration-date\/auto-revalidate.html\">Automatic Revalidation Policy<\/a>. (Carry this info with you for travel to Canada, Mexico, &amp; Caribbean travel in Year 2.) No other international travel is allowed in Year 2.\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/pdf\/year-2-international-travel-checklist.pdf\">Year 2 International Travel Checklist\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Travel and COVID-19<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Only fully vaccinated travelers<\/strong> will be admitted into the U.S. This means that all foreign visitors must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and must show proof of vaccination before boarding a U.S.-bound airline.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/pdf\/covid-travel-information.pdf\">APIA COVID-19 Travel Information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Additional International Travel Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"xoxo blogroll\">\n<li><a title=\"Put your information into this website and it will determine if you need a visa to travel.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.visahq.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Do I need a Visa to travel?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Links to the World Embassies located in Washington DC for passport replacement, visas, and local connections\" href=\"http:\/\/www.embassy.org\/embassies\/\">Washington DC Embassy Directory<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/english\/visit\/index.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Visiting Canada<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Travel Inside the US<\/h1>\n<h3><strong>Travel\/Tour Companies &amp; Travel Websites<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasobscura.com\">Atlas Obscura<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Unusual places to visit<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/us\/united-states\">Intrepid Travel<\/a> \u2013 Small group tours to popular destinations<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kayak.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kayak<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Search flights on multiple websites at once<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadsideamerica.com\">Roadside America<\/a>\u00a0Offbeat tourist attractions<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roadtrippers.com\">Roadtrippers<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Organize your road trip<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\">Trip Advisor<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Guides for places to visit and things to do in various cities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Transportation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Department of Transportation Safety Reports for Chinatown Buses! Check the safety of the bus service BEFORE you plan your Trip!\" href=\"http:\/\/safer.fmcsa.dot.gov\/CompanySnapshot.aspx\">AAA Bus Safety Reports<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wmata.com\">DC Metro Website<\/a> \u2013 helpful information maps and trip planner for Metrorail and buses<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Bolt Bus website for inexpensive travel on East Coast.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flixbus.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FlixBus<\/a>\u2013 trips between Baltimore, Boston, New York, Newark, Philadelphia, and DC<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.happy-cars.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Happy-Cars<\/a> \u2013 car rental for 18+<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/us.megabus.com\/Default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MegaBus<\/a> \u2013 trips between Washington, DC and many destinations up and down the East Coast.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ourbus.com\">Our Bus<\/a> \u2013 trips to Philadelphia, New Jersey Shore, Richmond, Wilmington &amp; more<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"On Line Shuttle Reservation Service for transportation to and from all area airports.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supershuttle.com\">Super Shuttle<\/a>\u2013 transportation to and from airports in DC and all over the US<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vamoosebus.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vamoose Bus<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 trips between NYC and Bethesda, MD, Arlington, VA, or Lorton, VA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Places to Stay<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\">Hostel World<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hiusa.org\/\">Hostelling International<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thejanenyc.com\/\">The Jane Hotel, New York<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thepodhotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Pod Hotel<\/a> (in New York)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Departure Home<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>You will be able to request your return flight in your au pair portal.<\/li>\n<li>You will receive an email with your flight itinerary no later than 4-5 weeks prior to departure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Tax, Money &amp; Mail Info for Au Pairs<\/h1>\n<ul class=\"xoxo blogroll\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/taxinformation\/\">Au Pair in America Tax Information for Au Pairs<\/a><\/li>\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<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/P9PbDteeV-8\">How to Fill Out a Money Order\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vidaamericana.com\/english\/currency.html\">How to Use U.S. Money and Write Checks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/expat-tax-preparation\/au-pair.html?oppartnerid=9193&amp;campaignid=em_mcm_9193_2078\">H&amp;R Block Tax Services for Au Pairs\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Instructional Tax Video \u2013 On your au pair portal\n<ul class=\"xoxo blogroll\">\n<li>Go to \u201cResources\u201d\u00a0tab \u2192 \u201cIn the US\u201d\u00a0\u2192 click \u201cInstructional Tax Video for Guidance\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/i1040nr.pdf\">Instructions for Form 1040NR<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f1040nr.pdf\">Tax Form 1040NR<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Helpful Links for Host Parents<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"xoxo blogroll\">\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<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/resources\/culture_quests\/argentina.asp\">Culture Quests<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/aupairinamerica\/\">Follow Au Pair in America on Pinterest<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalawareness.com\/\">Global Awareness<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/resources\/host_family_tips\/\">Host Family Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Make free calls over the internet using this service. Great for interviewing au pairs and au pairs to keep in touch with family and friends at home. \" href=\"http:\/\/www.skype.com\/intl\/en-us\/home\">Skype<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/worldclock\/\">World Clock<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"widgettitle\">Money-Saving Deals<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"xoxo blogroll\">\n<li><a title=\"Money saving daily deals (in the DC &amp; Baltimore areas) that are family friendly.\" href=\"http:\/\/certifikid.com\/r\/rluicuzxilxueuilxl\">Certifikid<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"A webite that offers great discounts on tickets to events in the local area.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goldstar.com\/join?p=F1580514RP\">Goldstar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"A website that sends daily emails for local discount offers, usually 50%+ discounts of all kinds of great stuff.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.groupon.com\/visitor_referral\/h\/90d4e392-5e2c-4a3d-81c5-49e6abe57c9e\">Groupon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Daily deals in the DC area, offers are usually 50%+ discounts.\" href=\"https:\/\/livingsocial.com\/\">Living Social DC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Travel Outside the US APIA Information on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/resources\/travel_and_flights\/travel_outside_us.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Traveling Outside of the US<\/a> Travel Validation Required \u2013 APIA\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/pdf\/travel-validation-request-form.pdf\">Travel Validation Request Form<\/a> (To obtain APIA\u2019s signature on your DS-2019 before traveling outside of the U.S.)\u00a0Note:\u00a0The travel validation ensures that you are in good standing with the program, it is not formal permission to  <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vav\/resources\/travel-taxes-more\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":14,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-62","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Travel, Taxes &amp; 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