Work and Travel Southeast Asia
Work and Travel Southeast Asia
Make the most of your vacation by working in the hospitality industry in Southeast Asia. You’ll work in luxury hotels, gain experience in an international environment, and get career references.
Work and Travel in Southeast Asia — Dubai
The Work and Travel in Southeast Asia program invites you to discover new cultures, develop professional skills, and grow in the hospitality industry.
Work and Travel in Southeast Asia: Work and explore the countries of Southeast Asia!
The Work and Travel South-East Asia program is a unique opportunity for young professionals to gain international work experience in the hospitality industry. Participants typically work in luxury 4–5-star hotels, restaurants, or other hospitality venues. Work and Travel in South-East Asia is your chance to spend your summer or winter break productively. You can work in countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, the Maldives, and Indonesia, and you have the option to choose multiple countries. The program sponsor guarantees placement before the program starts. After successfully completing the program, your employer will provide a reference. When applying, previous work experience matters less than your enthusiasm and passion for hospitality, but your English should be at least at an intermediate level.
Why join this program?
- Finding one employer before arriving in the country;
- Ongoing support from IEC and the program sponsor during enrollment and upon arrival in the country;
- Orientation meeting between sponsor and participant;
- CV review
- Room and board (unless otherwise specified);
- Upon successful completion of the program, you’ll receive a recommendation from your employer.
- Visa fees and any expenses related to embassies and registration of foreign nationals;
- Flights;
- Airport transfer;
- Transfer to your place of study;
- Individual expenses upon request (for example: health check/medical examination, drug test, courier fees);
- Accommodation deposit and payment for the first month’s accommodation upon request;
- Insurance (from €32 per month);
- If needed, one or two nights in a hotel or hostel upon arrival;
- Help finding housing if your employer doesn’t provide it;
- Visa extensions — if needed.
Program materials
- Program brochure
- Sample participation agreement
- Country & placements guide (manual)
- Program cost calculator
Requirements
- Students aged 18 to 33;
- A minimum of Intermediate English;
- Previous experience isn’t required but is a plus;
- Your studies don’t have to be related to tourism or hospitality, but you should want to gain experience in this field;
- Be prepared for long working hours;
- Have no criminal record;
- Participants should bring enough funds, considering the stipend size (at least 500-1000 USD for the initial period);
- Be in good health and able to pass a drug test (if required by the employer).
Programs have set dates. Confirm the start date of your chosen program with the coordinator at IEC. Program duration ranges from 1 week to 3 years, depending on the program you choose. Submit your documents 4–6 months before the program start date.
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