House sitting abroad: What I know about visas and immigration
In recent months, I have been contacted by people from the UK, the Netherlands and Australia after immigration officials told each of them that house sitting in a foreign country requires work authorisation (e.g. a work visa).
Part 3: House and pet sitting questions answered
Here’s another house and pet sitting frequently asked questions (FAQs) post. This one covers things I see discussed online, and questions I have been asked by journalists and strangers alike.
Looking back on my 2024 house and cat sitting travels
This year saw me reunite with some of my favourite cat friends and I met some cute new ones, too. I spent most of the year house and cat sitting in Canada, and was in Melbourne for the final days of 2024.
My winter and spring cat sitting adventures in Canada
I spent the last three months cat sitting in Calgary, Montreal and Victoria before returning to Vancouver for another two sits.
My second time house and cat sitting in Vancouver
I decided to return to Canada (with my open work permit) after spending three and a half months there (using that same open work permit) last summer.
Getting back to international house and cat sitting
One year later and I finally made it to Montreal. This time, however, I wanted to ensure I had the correct paperwork—i.e. a work visa—so I could house and cat sit without issue.
Spending the festive season cat sitting ’round Australia
Each Christmas is the chance for me to house and cat sit somewhere new, and this year wasn’t going to be any different. It just wasn’t going to be overseas.
Immigration vs TrustedHousesitters: Unpaid house sitting on your travels
United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says unpaid house sitting is work, and tourists need a work visa to do it on their travels. TrustedHousesitters says US immigration got it wrong and international house sitting is OK for tourists to engage in because they’re visiting the country to holiday/vacation.
Another rendezvous with Pixel in Sydney
After a crazy few months, I couldn’t wait to get away again even if it was only for one week.