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You are welcome to review the recording of our Center Zoom event about Summer 2024 "Work and Travel USA" program conducted on September 21, 2023 in English: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/iiu1H0XxmgMryTijcj0m02OdcIp3vjpzb4gwRbzOz7f5_BX9BXj9U-Ys6TeKUG3d.4q_372Y3-pfwUN1O?startTime=1695286971000 . Passcode: mGjLS*3D Attention - From October, you can (easy and successfully) apply to WT-Premium job offers on our partner / progarm sponsor InterExchange Job Placement online matching system:    where THOUSANDS of live - real job offers are being exposed , each for 1 – 30 students;    you can see the major information about job offers available via this system on the public link:  https://app.interexchange.org/cooperators/29706c28/job_listings ;    by using filters {Position, Employer Type, Region, Housing, Employer Positions Available (you can see which offers are available for at least 2 or 3 students), etc.} you can see how many job offers are available in U.S. locations, positions of interest for you, with housing provided, etc. and decide if you want to apply for job offer via this system.    on the InterExchange online Job Placement system: students (after Center submits their application to system) input information about themselves {including a short (just 1 min.) video introduction} to view for employers; students choose the types of positions to apply for (the wider is your positions‘ range of interest – the better possibilities to get job offer); students see job offers with more details than on public link; students can apply for job offers; employers see students‘ information (resume, video, dates of availability, etc.), can choose the students to provide job offer (some employers may wish to conduct the online interview as to decide about offering job, some employers proivide job offer without interview); students have the right do not sign / accept the job offers received.    2 - 3 friends can be sure that they all will get job offers to the same employer on InterExchange system.

The U.S. Summer Work Travel (Work and Travel USA) J-1 visa program is one of the major Exchange Visitor Programs carried out pursuant to the U.S. Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961. Its purpose is to enhance understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries through educational and cultural exchanges. Participants during several months on program have opportunities to get to know about American culture, traditions, open society principles, see and get to know America “from inside”. Participant‘s status allows to be employed legally in USA for up to 4 months during summer vacation season, in order to defray (mostly or at least partially) expenses which participants incur (program, flights, accommodation, food, transportation, cultural events, travel, etc.). "Work and Travel USA" (WT) program is worth to participate for students, at least once per life. It is the most popular cultural exchange and work experience program for students from many countries of the world. The U.S. J-1 visa Exchange Visitor programs are strictly regulated by the U.S. Department of State (DoS). DoS designates the appropriate U.S. organizations (which meet the obligatory criteria and comply with DoS regulations) to be program sponsors - granting the right to conduct pogram and be responsible for participants (whom sponsor accepts) for the duration of program. Most sponsors are the private sector non-profit non-governmental organizations. In order sponsor can run the program with appropriate offices, staff and communications, the program fees are applied for participants. Program fee must include the apropriate insurance meeting or exceeding the standards set by DoS. There is also an additional obligatory U.S. Government fee for Student and Exchange Visitor System ( SEVIS ). It is good that for WT applicants the SEVIS fee is significantly discounted - just 35 U.S. dollars (USD) recent years.  

Program sponsor provides insurance (included into program fee) for up to 3 - 4 months to WT participants. Sponsor provides a telephone line (usually toll-free) to contact sponsor (during business hours) on actual questions during program. Sponsor also provides a toll-free emergency telephone line (24 hours, 7 days a week) to contact sponsor in emergency case.

Our Center cooperates with several WT program sponsors. Some sponsors however accept applications only from Lithuanian citizens, so for international students the options available are (partialy) less.

Eligibility Criteria for Work and Travel USA (WT) progra m applicants :  a) Full-Time students (bachelor or master) at university or college in Lithuania ; b) 18 – 28 years age (student/s of 29 - 30 years age may apply, if program sponsor allows);  c) English - at least Upper Intermediate level.    Notes in regard to students citizens of non European Union ( non-EU ) countries:       for many previous years, J-1 visa issue rates at U.S. Embassy in Lithuania were very good not only for Lithuanian, EU citizens but also for students non-EU citizens who studied in Lithuania on the 2nd, 3rd year of bachelor studies, on the 1st year of master studies; for 1st year bachelor students and for graduating year students it is recommended to provide (during interview at U.S. Embassy) as many as possible additional proofs about their intention to depart from U.S. on time after WT program end;       during interview at U.S. Embassy student should provide a proof of Tuition Fee payment upfront for the next Autumn / Fall semester to university / college in Lithuania;      if student's Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) in Lithuania expires in August - September of current year, during interview at U.S. Embassy student should also provide the proof/s of application (started) for the TRP extension for the next academic year;    Note: I f student’s immediate family member/s (Mother, Father, sister, brother) lives / resides in USA currently, student should bring (to interview at U.S. Embassy) also dcument/s about that family member's legal status in U.S. 

Options of WT program:      „ WT-Self “ (Self Placement / Self-Arranged / Independent) option – if student gets the employment offer by his / her direct communication with the U.S. employer - host company {Notes: offer must be on the standard form (provided by our Center); offer and host company must meet criteria set by U.S. DoS for WT program; offer must be re-confirmed directly to sponsor - by online (signature) and by phone}, including employers from the large list of U.S. companies available on our Center Clients‘ Sector, but not including U.S. companies which are accepting / recruiting via  "WT-Premium" option.     „ WT-Premium “ (Premium / Job Placement / Full Placement) program option - student gets the employment offer from the U.S. employer via our Center's partner in USA (online system, Skype interview, etc.). Assistance in obtaining employment offer is included into program fee. Please see the list of employers potential to recruit our Center applicants on WT-Premium program option - at our site page: http://lwc-wt.lt/wtusa/jobs/ and on  https://app.interexchange.org/cooperators/29706c28/job_listings .

WT Summer 2024 program fees due * :        WT-Self option program fee : 20 EUR + 900 USD  - for students registered * with Center up to 14th October 2023; 20 EUR + 950 USD - for students registered * with Center up to 14th November 2023; 20 EUR + 1000 USD  - for students registered * with Center up to 14th December 2023 ; 20 EUR + 1050 USD  - for students registered * with Center up to 14th January 2024 ; 20 EUR + 1100 USD  - for students registered * with Center after 14th January 2024 .      WT-Premium option program fee : from 220 EUR + 100 0  USD { depends on our partners / sponsors in USA ; discount possible for students who apply for WT-Premium early and complete their application set by the date - deadline set by Center};        SEVIS fee 35 USD { payable via our Center, altogether with major (USD) part of program fee} .     U.S. Visa fee 185 USD {payable at the bank office (in Lithuania) to the account of U.S. authorities, in Euros (in cash only ), equivalent (re)updated by U.S. authorities every few days}.     * Notes:    Registration at our Center is completed after student: a) provides a proof of Full-Time student status (university / college certificate or student ID,); b) has a brief interview with our staff member (by phone / Zoom / Skype / in office); c) signs the WT pogram Applicant / Participant Agreement with our Center; d) pays to Center the first part of program fee 20 EUR .      50 USD discount from the program fee possible for students who already took part at WT program in USA (via / with any organization / sponsor), for students who were applying for WT-2020 or WT-2021 program via our Center .      "WT-Premium" program fee part in Euros (220 EUR - common rate, though some other rate may be applied, depending on the U.S. partner - program sponsor, to be announce by Center) is payable:       either in 2 increments (e.g. 20 EUR + 200 EUR ) - if student wants to (first) seek the employment offer by direct communication to U.S. employers, including the lists on our Clients Sector of employers who were hiring WT participants recent years - seeking to secure a spot to WT-Self program option (possible to apply for "WT-Premium" program option some weeks later);       or by 1 payment - if student wants to apply only for "WT-Premium" program option (to get the employment offer via our U.S. partner / program sponsor - preapproved already employer and offer, thus - faster way to get DS-2019 form, apply fo U.S. J-1 visa).     Application set is completed when applicant submits all documents due (WT-Self - including the employment / job offer form completed by the U.S. employer and suitable for WT program) and pays to Center the full program fee applied and SEVIS fee.    Program fee includes insurance (provided by program sponsor): some sponsors - up to 4 months ( fee supplement for additional insurance coverage period up to 1 month extra - from 50 USD ); some sponsors - up to 3 months ( fee supplement due for additional insurance coverage period, e.g.: 30 USD - for up to 2 weeks, 60 USD - for up to 1 month); some sponsors - even up to 5 months (the very maximal duration of stay in U.S. alloed for WT participants).    SEVIS fee and Visa fee are subject to be updated by the U.S. authorities; if updated - to be applied accordingly.    The annual numbers of WT participants are strictly limited by the U.S. DoS and sponsors, WT is very popular in many countries, so it is worth to apply as early as posible , in order to secure a place on the program. "WT-Self" major allocations are being filled over January or even earlier.

It is reasonable to apply earlier - advantages:      better opportunities to secure a place on the program (the numbers are strictly limited);      to have more time for communication to U.S. employers (for WT-Self option);      to get U.S. visa earlier,      to buy flight tickets to USA earlier – most likely less expensive.

During the most popular summer tourism period in USA (May - September, especially July – August and up to U.S. Labor Day – first Monday in September) plenty of seasonal jobs (especially in seasonal resorts) are available in hotels, casino resorts, shops, cafes, ice-cream, confectionary sales, souvenir shops, amusement parks, etc. U.S. employers (at least those who know WT program from previous year/s) are common to hire foreign students for seasonal work and can decide promptly (based on communication with student just by email, Skype, Facebook).

Salary in USA for WT participants must be on an hourly rate and not less than the U.S. Federal or State minimum hourly rate. For overtime (for work hours more than 40 hours per week) some companies are paying at a 1.5 times larger rate (though some companies are paying the same rate for overtime hours also – it depends on U.S. / state law). In tipped positions (e.g., waiter / waitress), hourly pay rate is less (it may be just some 2.5 – 5 USD/hour), but the tips usually exceed the difference over minimal wage rate. 

Participants are responsible for their food, accommodation and daily transportation expenses in U.S. Some employers / host companies arrange accommodation (some – deducting accordingly from paychecks), some employers assist on accommodation (contacts, reference), some participants find accommodation on their own. For some U.S. locations (popular and / or expensive vacation destinations, etc.) sponsor/s require that host companies must arrange accommodation for WT participants (otherwise offer will NOT be approved by sponsor – applicant must promptly get employment offer from another host company and / or from other U.S. location). 

Students who work in cafes, fast food restaurants may get some discounts for meals, at some companies students get one meal per work-shift for free. Salary in most U.S. companies is paid every two weeks. 

WT participant must bring to USA not less than the minimum of money to support him/her until first paycheck received from employer. Sponsor usually request that participants must have at least 800 USD upon arrival to USA at participant‘s disposition.

WT program participant’s status allows student a possibility to work even for 2 host companies at the same period. You can find a second job when you are in USA, while already working for your major employer (pre-approved by program sponsor, usually before getting visa). If you see the note “Hiring” or “Help Wanted” on the company premises, you are welcome to come-in and express your interest for employment. If you want to work in a second job, you must get approval from program sponsor. If in your major job you get many overtime hours, there may be no need to look for a second job. 

If WT participant has some trouble with his/her employer in U.S., s/he must inform program sponsor. If WT participant wants to change his/her major (approved by sponsor, usually before getting J-1 visa / coming to USA) employer, s/he must in advance discuss this opportunity with program sponsor and await for sponsor‘s decision (approval or not).

After finishing employment period, most WT participants travel in the USA some days or week/s: airplane, bus/coach, train, car, buying a weekly coach ticket / pass which allows to choose the route and time of travel (possibility to get out in some stop and continue your travel the next day/s). Some students visit also neighboring countries (Canada, Mexico, Carribean cruise) but for travel abroad it is obligatory to plan in advance: getting program sponsor’s additional signature on DS-2019 form original (students need to courier-mail their DS-2019 to sponsor a few weeks in advance, in order to get back their signed DS-2019 before departure from U.S.); entry visa to that country/ies; to return back to U.S. from abroad within J-1 visa validity dates.

U.S. Embassy in Vilnius, Lithuania has a very positive attitude to "Work and Travel USA" program. Nearly 100 % of WT program applicants Lithuanian citizens were successfuly getting J-1 visa for WT program at U.S. Embassy in Vilnius. For non-European Union citizens, WT program J-1 visa issue rate at U.S. Embassy in Vilnius recent years was a bit lower but quite good. If eligible and interested, you are welcome to apply - register with our Center ( http://lwc-wt.lt/contact/ ): Vilnius office - students studying in Vilnius ( please email first to [email protected] , to set the appointment time to come to office for registration) ; Kaunas office - students studying in Kaunas ( please email first to [email protected] , to set the appointment time to come to office for registration) ;  Kaunas office - students studying in Klaipeda, other cities in Lithuania ( please email first to [email protected] , to start and get directives for registration online ).

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Work and Travel in Latvia

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Latvia is a popular destination for both bachelor parties and for backpackers visiting the Baltic States and moving into Poland. But the capital of Riga is about so much more than drinking heavily and general debauchery. The country as a whole has so much more to offer. If you want to work and travel in Latvia we’re going to show you everything you need to know about the country. Our travel guide to Latvia will be the only travel guide you need. 1. Distribute Supplies in Latvia First of all, the concept of volunteerism in Latvia is a new concept, so potential roles are limited. But with a bit of research, you can find plenty of work. One of the volunteering opportunities in Latvia is to help charities as they distribute food and clothing to the poor. This role is simple and it will connect you to the places where tourists traditionally don’t go. You’ll be able to connect with locals and you’re doing a job that adds real value to people in the area. 2. Work in a Hostel in Latvia Latvia’s mainly known for the immense amount of backpackers that flock here every year, buoyed by the cheap flights from across Europe. Working in a hostel is a viable way to work in Latvia and extend your time here. Take note, though, that many of the hostels here are designed for people who want to party. As a volunteer, you may be expected to do more than mere cleaning. Many hostels hire volunteers who can also organise pub crawls, game nights, and more. These volunteer jobs in Latvia are about creating a great atmosphere in the hostel. 3. Volunteer in Orphanages in Latvia Latvia has a lot of orphanages in the country. With the lack of volunteering opportunities in Latvia, this is one of the few that you can participate in. Thankfully, English is one of the most widely taught languages in the country, so it’s not necessary to be able to speak Latvian or Russian. Your job in an orphanage will often involve spending time with the children, including taking them on trips to go canoeing, skiing, and more. It’s also helpful if you’re a native English speaker because you’ll be able to help them with their English.

VOLUNTEER WORK VISA / PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR LATVIA

What you need to know about Latvia is that it’s part of the Schengen Zone . Anyone in the UK (until Brexit) and anyone within the European Union (EU) can work and travel in the country for as long as they like without applying for any form of visa. Citizens of North America, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand are able to get a Schengen visa when they arrive in the zone. This entitles them t o 90 days in the whole of the Schengen Zone . Afterwards, you will be required to leave for at least 90 days before you can obtain another one. For most other nationalities, they will need to apply for a Schengen visa in advance . This gives them the same benefits as those who can get one when they arrive. This policy applies to South Africans, Russians, and Chinese citizens. It’s widely expected that a full e-visa system with an equivalent to the American ESTA will be going live in the next few years to make the process of applying for a Schengen visa even easier.

SEASONAL BACKPACKER SKILLS NEEDED IN LATVIA

Spring work.

Latvia enjoys the classic four seasons of Europe. Spring time is the perfect time for a homestay. There are many farms in Latvia that actively encourage foreign volunteers to come. In exchange for free food and accommodation, you will be expected to work on a farm. It’s a great way to meet real locals and get a taste of normal life in Latvia.

SUMMER JOBS

The summer season is by far the best time to travel in Latvia. You’ll have a range of different roles to choose from. The main seasonal skill required is hostel workers. You’ll be able to choose from a lot of hostels in Riga and elsewhere. Many of the rural hostels are only open during the summer season, so if you want to work and travel in Latvia and its rural areas this is the time to do it. You’ll see a side of the country that the majority never ever get to see. Furthermore, you’ll be able to take advantage of summer camps. These summer camps are designed for children’s school holidays. A lot of them are sports camps, but you can also find language camps, theatre camps, and a variety of other arts and crafts camps. Some of them are in the remote areas of Latvia, whereas others are held in community centres in major cities.

Autumn is another good time for volunteering opportunities in Latvia. You’ll have the chance to teach English to young Latvians in schools. Many families will want to employ private tutors. This may be as part of a homestay or a few hours every week. You’ll find it beneficial to possess a TEFL qualification, but it’s far from necessary, particularly if you’re a native speaker working on a private basis.

Winter isn’t recommended for travel in Latvia. It can be difficult to find work in Latvia because temperatures can be bitterly cold. There are occasionally opportunities in ski resorts, but the majority of these jobs tend to go to locals, unless you have a lot of qualifications.

ATTITUDE TO FOREIGNERS WORKING OR VOLUNTEERING IN LATVIA

Latvia has a long history of foreign travellers. Its association with the European Union (EU) means that there are no problems with foreigners who want to volunteer here. Countries like Latvia are some of the easiest countries to work in for people who are working and travelling for the first time. Plus the lack of a language barrier means you’ll be able to connect with the vast majority of Latvians you come into contact with. Are you ready to work and travel in Latvia?

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Global Vision    +7 812 970 06 25   [email protected]    global-vision.ru

Star Travel    +7 495 797 95 55   [email protected]    startravel.ru

Divan International    +966126676161   [email protected]    divanintl.org

Agencia Kouzon I Ko doo    381 18 523374   [email protected]    kouzon.com.mk

IUVIA NGO    00381113035788   [email protected]    gpa.rs

Work & Travel Group    00381 11 40 56 198   [email protected]    posloviamerika.com

Smaller Earth Slovakia    (421) 0918-935-622   [email protected]    smallerearth.com/sk/

Student Agency Slovakia    420 5 42 42 42 42   [email protected]    studentagency.cz

CIEE Study Center Seville    (+34) 954-412-002   [email protected]    usa-internships.org

Foreign Study League    34-917-819-910   [email protected]    fsl.es

Travelingua    34-965.12.38.12   [email protected]    travelingua.es

StudyZone (Advis Educational Counseling)    +90 (212) 3938296   [email protected]    studyzone.com.tr 

Armada Grandee Education Consulting    +90 (312) 4192121   [email protected]    armadagrandee.com

United Towers    +90 (212) 2445005   [email protected]    unitedtowers.com

Coliseum    38 (044) 239-1919   [email protected]    workandtravel.org.ua

Star Travel Ukraine    +38 0443834112   [email protected]    startravel.ua

Student Travel    (+380) 99 940 49 62, (+380) 93 271 70 20   [email protected]    studenttravel.ua

BUNAC    +44 333 014 8484   infobunac.org    bunac.org

IST Plus    44 (0) 207 788 7877   [email protected]    istplus.com

Parenthèse    33 1 43 36 37 07   [email protected]    parenthese-london.co.uk

WEUSA    +(5411) 4773-7327   [email protected]    weusa.com.ar

Speedwing Training (Asia) Pte Ltd    +65 6256 7555   [email protected]    www.speedwing.org

If you can’t find a CIEE international representative in your country, you can apply directly to CIEE. Send us an email to learn more.

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You will be welcomed as a visitor with a U.S. Department of State J-1 visa. This visa allows you to live and work in the United States for up to four months during your university summer break. It also gives you the possibility to travel for an additional 30 days after your job ends.

Visitors with J-1 visas require a sponsor. As a student in the CIEE Work & Travel USA program, CIEE is your sponsor. We’re responsible for making sure you are prepared to live in America, have access to a good job with a responsible employer, and have a meaningful cultural exchange experience. We also monitor your health, safety and well-being while you are in this country.

You will be working for one of thousands of employers located all across the United States. Your representative can tell you all you need to know about your employment options.

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Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. Citizens of qualified countries may be also able to visit the United States without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program . If you do not qualify for the Visa Waiver Program or are traveling to study, work, or participate in an exchange program, you must apply for a nonimmigrant visa.

Applicants for U.S. visas are required to appear in person for a visa interview at the U.S. Embassy Riga. You must schedule an appointment for that interview, either online using this website or through the call center .

If you are using sign language or you are not fluent in Latvian, English, or Russian, a personal interpreter may accompany you. You must submit your interpreter’s full name and date of birth to the embassy by email least two (2) business days prior to your scheduled appointment and present identification upon arrival at the U.S. Embassy.

If you are renewing your previous U.S. visa that is still valid or expired less than 24 months ago, we strongly encourage you to mail-in your application documents to the Embassy in place of a visa interview .

To schedule a nonimmigrant visa appointment, you must have the following information and documents available:

• A passport valid for travel to the United States with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the United States (unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions. If more than one person is included in your passport, each person desiring a visa must submit an application;
• Your visa application (MRV) fee payment receipt;
• Your DS-160 confirmation page;
• Visa class specific application items (such as a petition approval for petition-based visas; more information about visa types and information about each can be found here ); and
• An envelope with your address label that will be used by the Embassy to return your visa and documents to you. You should e-mail [email protected] or call tel. +371 200 00041 to request the address label for your visa pass-back. The subject line of your e-mail should be - U.S. visa application delivery request .

Applicants are limited to the number of times they can reschedule their appointments. Please plan accordingly so that you are not required to pay another visa application fee.

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Information for travellers from USA to Latvia on the provisions for preventing the spread of COVID-19

In view of the rapid spread of the new variant of COVID-19 – Omicron – in Europe, and in order to contain its spread in Latvia, persons entering Latvia from Denmark, Belgium, Ireland, Germany, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom from 24 December 2021 to 11 January 2022, in addition to an interoperable vaccination or recovery certificate, must also present proof of a negative test for COVID-19: an RNA test taken within 72 hours before entry, or an antigen test taken within the past 48 hours.  

More detailed information for travelers to Latvia available here .  

Beginning 1 September, travel to Latvia without additional restrictions is allowed for persons living in the United States of America who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 with a vaccine authorized with the European Medicines Agency or with an equivalent regulator or recognized by the World Health Organization, or persons recovered from COVID-19 and holding  a document certifying that (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC).

For the vaccination document to be valid for entry into the Republic of Latvia one dose of Jannsen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine or two doses of Comirnaty (Pfizer), Spikevax (Moderna), Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca) vaccine must have been received and at least 15 days must have passed since the last dose of the vaccine.

All persons travelling to Latvia must fill out an electronic form on the  Covidpass.lv  website not earlier than 48 hours before entering Latvia and provide the requested information concerning vaccination or recovery from COVID-19.

Please follow information on the webpage of  The Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (CDPC) of Latvia.

If proof of vaccination or recovery cannot be provided

Only essential travelers, non-vaccinated, non-recovered from COVID-19, may enter Latvia. Complete list of categories of those who are allowed to enter Latvia is listed under Paragraph 38. 48  of the June 9, 2020 Cabinet of Ministers Regulation No.360  Epidemiological Safety Measures for the Containment of the Spread of COVID-19 Infection  .

All persons travelling to Latvia must fill out an electronic form on the  Covidpass.lv  website not earlier than 48 hours before entering Latvia and provide the requested information concerning testing.

 *A negative PCR (polymerase chain reaction) Covid-19 test result is required. The test must be performed no earlier than 72 hours before boarding the aircraft that will be entering Latvia. Proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test result must be presented to the airline. If this is not done, the passenger will be denied boarding to Latvia.  Children under the age of 12 are exempted from this Covid-19 testing requirement. For other exceptions please see Paragraph 38. 46  of the June 9, 2020 Cabinet of Ministers Regulation No 360 “ Epidemiological safety measures to limit the spread of Covid-19 infection ”.

**Upon entering Latvia, individuals must immediately, but no later than 24 hours after arrival, undergo a Covid-19 test at the nearest testing site at his or her own expense and must immediately go to the place of self-isolation until a negative test result is received. This testing requirement also does not apply to children who are under the age of 12. For other exceptions please see Paragraph 38. 46  of the June 9, 2020 Cabinet of Ministers Regulation No 360 “ Epidemiological safety measures to limit the spread of Covid-19 infection ”

***Upon entering Latvia individuals shall, 10 days after leaving the United States, ensure self-isolation. Self-isolation may be discontinued if on the seventh day after leaving the U.S. he or she undergoes a COVID-19 test and the test result is negative. Additional information regarding self-isolation requirements is outlined in Paragraph 56 of the June 9, 2020 Cabinet of Ministers Regulation No 360 “ Epidemiological safety measures to limit the spread of Covid-19 infection ”. Information on exceptions to self-isolation requirements after arriving in Latvia is outlined in Paragraph 38. 52  of the June 9, 2020 Cabinet of Ministers Regulation No 360 “ Epidemiological safety measures to limit the spread of Covid-19 infection .

As from 2 December 2021, air travelers entering the Republic of Latvia, including persons who have an interoperable vaccination or recovery certificate, are offered to voluntarily undergo free-of-charge COVID-19 testing in the territory of Riga International Airport.

The airport staff or the State Border Guard and the State Police officers have the right to demand that the arrivals get tested.

Information how to obtain a short-term vaccination certificate for use in Latvia can be found  here .

More detailed information about the creation of the digital COVID certificate if vaccination was performed outside European countries can be found  here .

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Internship opportunities for young people of Latvian heritage from 20-29 years of age

Since 2015 ALA has offered internship opportunities for young people in Latvia and at and Latvian organisations in the USA. Internships allow a targeted work experience valuable for future academic and professional careers.

Interns from the United States can apply for a $2,500 grant for travel to and board in the location of the internship.

Prakses programma Latvijā (Internship in Latvia program) – offers an authentic and substantive personal link not only with your Latvian heritage but with Latvia.

“I have now experienced that my “latvianism” is not just my family’s history in the past, but there is also my personal present and future.” – Aija, Intern 2023, Investment and Development Agency of Latvia

Internships in the US program – offers young people of Latvian heritage who do not wish to travel to Latvia, the opportunity to work in Latvian institutions in the USA and larger Latvian organizations in the USA. Some internships are offered in English.

“During my internship, I observed how Latvia and our neighbors Lithuania and Estonia are slowly taking a tougher stance on the global arena. The Baltic states continue to build a modern future for themselves.” – Raimonds, Intern 2023, Embassy of the Republic of Latvia in the USA

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INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY FEBRUARY 29!

With any additional questions, please write to the program coordinator Līga Ejupe – [email protected].

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