MIDDLE EAST -17 Oct 2020 17 October 2020

The Middle East and Gulf are OPEN and INTERVIEWING!! Our international borders are OPEN !! And because you will be travelling for WORK you can fly! We are FULL STEAM AHEAD!! We are recruiting as normal. APPLY NOW as placements can take between 3 - 6 months.

USA AGRI J1 -17 Oct20 17 October 2020

The J1 visa ban has been lifted, so we are business as usual. Please apply now as the process can take 3 - 6 months.

NHS increase confirmed 8 October 2020

The British Government has now confirmed the increase date for the NHS.

As of 27 October 2020 the increase will come into effect.

Adults rates will increase from gbp400 per annum to gbp625 per annum.

Under 18s would increase from gbp400 per annum to gbp470 per annum.

Au Pair Netherlands 6 October 2020

Applications, Embassy and Borders are now O P E N.

Apply now to find your perfect Dutch host family! Lot of placements currently happening for 2021 :)

Au Pair Germany 6 October 2020

Apply NOW & Depart LATER --> AU PAIR GERMANY. - STILL RECRUITING and PLACING:)

APPLICATIONS: Are OPEN!! Our partners are still accepting applicants and placements and matches are still happening....yayay! This is the best time to start working on the application ---> loads of time!!

VISAS: The German Embassies in South Africa are not issuing au pair visas presently and au pairs are not yet able to enter into Germany. We are keeping a close eye on this and will advise all pending applicants who are waiting to submit visa applications when embassies are open.

DEPARTURES: Departures will be dependant on visa approval and the lift of travel ban/s.

FLIGHTS: Once visa is granted and applicant has their passport and visa in hand then only will the flight will be booked. Flights will depend on what the situation will be at the time of booking and is all airline and travel ban lift dependent.

USE THIS TIME: to practice your German! Learn German cooking and baking recipes, find virtual tours and tour Germany before getting there!!

PLACEMENTS: Are happening, there are lots of Germany Host Families looking for Au Pairs!

Kibbutz Israel 6 October 2020

Apply NOW & Depart LATER

Applications: We are able to accept applications for the Kibbutz program :) but we just cannot process the applications until the program is fully open.

Arrivals and Flights: Israels border is presently closed and not accepting volunteers. As soon as this changes we will advise :)

TEFL LATIN AMERICA 5 October 2020

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR LATIN AMERICA!!!

LATEST UPDATE FROM MAXIMO NIVEL - https://maximonivel.com/latin-america-coronavirus-covid-19-updates/

Start/Finish Dates:

2020 and 2021 TEFL Course dates are below:

2020 Hybrid TEFL Certification

MONTH START FINISH

October 5-Oct 16-Oct

November 2-Nov 13-Nov

December 7-Dec 18-Dec

2021 Onsite TEFL Certification

MONTH START FINISH

January 18-Jan 12-Feb

February 17-Feb 16-Mar

March 22-Mar 16-Apr

April 19-Apr 14-May

May 19-May 15-Jun

June 21-Jun 16-Jul

July 19-Jul 13-Aug

August 18-Aug 14-Sep

September 20-Sep 15-Oct

October 25-Oct 19-Nov

November 22-Nov 17-Dec

*Onsite TEFL Certification (4 week) - This course is delivered every month at our institutes in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru.

**Hybrid TEFL Certification - The participant completes the first half of their TEFL course online, and then joins the onsite TEFL course in either Costa Rica, Guatemala, or Peru for the final 2 weeks of the 4-week program. This means the participant joins for week 3 and week 4 of the onsite course and does their practical teaching module in-country.

CHINA/HONGKONG/MACAU 5 October 2020

Applications is open for China and Hong Kong. Travel only once Boarders is open.

Macau applications closed till 2021.

Au Pair France - 17Sep2020 17 September 2020

- France is experiencing full quarantine. Similar to Italy. No one in or out.

- Applications are still open, they have families registered for September. The application process can take 2 - 3 months so you can still apply now and be ready to depart by OCT/NOV/DEC.

Au Pair Belgium - 17 Sept2020 17 September 2020

Applications are open as per normal as the application process can still take 2 - 3 months to process. The embassies should be opening in OCT so we are full steam ahead!!! Lets start your application and get you matched with a family in the meantime. Apply now, depart later.

TEFL SOUTHEAST ASIA – 2 Sep 2020 2 September 2020

2 September 2020 - TEFL SOUTHEAST ASIA

The September TEFL Course will be in a virtual classroom, in the safety of your own home. 3 weeks virtual training will be live, in real time and you will be able to ask questions. It is not an online course where you work on your own. The virtual course is a 120 hour TEFL qualification. This can later be topped up with attending 2 weeks in Cambodia or Bali when flights are available. During these two weeks you will gain practical experience by observing and teaching in real schools. After completion of all 5 weeks, you will receive a 140hour TEFL qualification.

In country courses will start on 3 October 2020.

IATA UPDATES:

Indonesia

Published 27.08.2020

1. Passengers are not allowed to enter and transit.

- This does not apply to nationals of Indonesia.

- This does not apply to passengers with a Temporary Stay Permit (ITAS) or Permanent Stay Permit (ITAP).

- This does not apply to passengers with a diplomatic or a service visa.

- This does not apply to passengers with a diplomatic or service stay permit.

- This does not apply to passengers with a visa issued after 31 March 2020.

2. Passengers must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued at most 7 days before arrival. They are subject to quarantine for 14 days.

3. Passengers without a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result are subject to medical screening and quarantine for 14 days.

4. A completed "electronic health awareness card (e-HAC)" must be submitted before departure at https://inahac.kemkes.go.id/ or presented upon arrival.

Cambodia

Published 21.08.2020

1. All visa exemptions, visas on arrival and e-visas are suspended.

- This does not apply to passengers with a diplomatic visa (Visa A) or an official visa (Visa B) issued by Cambodia.

2. Passengers must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) test result issued at most 72 hours before departure.

- This does not apply to nationals of Cambodia.

- This does not apply to passengers with a diplomatic visa (Visa A) or an official visa (Visa B) issued by Cambodia.

3. Passengers must:

- have an insurance policy with a minimum medical coverage of USD 50,000; and

- deposit USD 2,000 at a designated bank on arrival.

This does not apply to:

- nationals of Cambodia;

- passengers with a diplomatic visa (Visa A) or an official visa (Visa B) issued by Cambodia;

- nationals of Cambodia with a foreign passport and a Visa K entry permit issued by Cambodia.

4. Passengers are subject to medical screening and quarantine for 14 days.

CRUISE SHIP PHOTOGRAPHY 1 September 2020

Next Cruise Ship Photography course will begin on the 5th October and successful applicants can expect to join their ship early in 2021. Applications are now open for October and November training.

CAMP AMERICA 1 September 2020

Applications for 2021 season are now open!

UK Visas Update 28 August 2020

From 1 October 2020, the Immigration Health Surcharge will increase from the current £400 per applicant per year to £624 per applicant per year.

There is, however, also some good news. The discounted rate for students and persons on the Youth Mobility Scheme will be set at £470 per year. The Home Office will also introduce a new discounted rate for all children under the age of 18 years old. This rate will be £470 per child per year.

USA J1 Hospitality Internships 25 August 2020

RECRUITMENT:

The J1 Internship program continues to recruit applicants for 2021 Start Dates. Pay your application fee today and we will have enough time to get you out to the US by 2021

DEPARTURES:

OVC is currently working on placements from January 2021, should the current US proclamation be lifted departures may be available earlier

FLIGHTS:

Currently OVC has sent and continues to send applicants with valid J1 visas to the US on repatriation flights.

VISAS:

The American embassy is opening for J1 visa appointments from 1 Sep

INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE - 18 AUG 2020 18 August 2020

The applications for September 2020 are still open! You must have your degree in your possession (TEFL, passport and police clearance can be processed during your application).

Applications are being accepted for February 2021.

Contact your nearest OVC office today!

STUDY NEW ZEALAND - 20 MARCH 2020 14 August 2020

New Zealand border still closed. Auckland moves to level 3 as 14 covid cases identified. The rest of NZ is at level 2. Applications are still open for 2021. NZ embassy is still closed. NZ has placed a restriction on issuance of NZ visas for a 3 month period starting from 10 August 2020.

Camp America 2021 11 August 2020

Camp America 2021 season will be opening for applications on Tuesday, 25 August 2020 at 18h00. Join us for the live Virtual Info session to start planning ahead for the best summer of your life! RSVP: https://www.ovc.co.za/pages/camp_america_live_webinars.asp

Au Pair USA 4 August 2020

RECRUITMENT:

The AuPair program continues to recruit and place applicants since the start of COVID-19.

DEPARTURES:

OVC is currently working on placements for departures from January 2021, we also see some AuPair fortunate enough to match with National Interest Exception families and able to depart anytime from Sep through Dec 2020

FLIGHTS:

Currently OVC has sent and continues to send applicants with valid J1 visas to the US on repatriation flights.

VISAS:

The American embassy is opening for J1 visa appointments from to AuPairs the meet the NIE rule and need to apply for an emergency appointment to travel soonest

CRUISE SHIP PHOTOGRAPHY 21 July 2020

Cruise Ship photography training will resume in October this year - exact dates TBC. Applications are still open for the next training course.

J1 TEACHER EXCHANGE- USA 16 March 2020

Due to embassy closure until 31 May 2020, teachers will not be able to arrive by July and therefore OVC has decided to cancel this program for 2020.