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Au pair rules by host country

Visa, residence and work rights depend on the host country and nationality.

Important host countries

Choose the intended host country and check the current conditions directly with the responsible authority.

Germany

Official au pair scheme

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France

Official au pair scheme

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Austria

Official au pair scheme

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Belgium

Official au pair scheme

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Spain

Check visa and work rights individually

Open official information

Ireland

Check visa and work rights individually

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United Kingdom

Check visa and work rights individually

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Canada

Check visa and work rights individually

Open official information

Australia

Check visa and work rights individually

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All reviewed countries (22)

No reviewed country found

Last editorial review: 2026-09-04

This information is general guidance. The host-country authorities make the binding decision.

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Checklist

Checklist for au pairs

Prepare your au pair stay together, one step at a time.

Checklist for au pairs

Check the host country’s requirements
Complete your profile fully and truthfully
Get to know the family and discuss expectations
Agree on tasks, hours, free time and pocket money
Read the agreement and have both sides sign it
Check passport and visa requirements with the authority
Arrange visa, residence and insurance in good time
Prepare travel, registration and emergency contacts

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Official sources

Check current entry, residence and programme rules directly with the host country’s official authority.

Germany France Netherlands Austria Switzerland Belgium Spain Ireland United Kingdom United States Canada Australia

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Last editorial review: 2026-09-04

This checklist is general guidance, not legal advice. The responsible authorities make the binding decision.

Checklist

Checklist for host families

Prepare your au pair stay together, one step at a time.

Checklist for host families

Check host-family requirements
Complete the family profile fully and truthfully
Get to know the au pair and discuss expectations
Agree on accommodation, meals, tasks and hours
Agree on free time, holiday, pocket money and language support
Prepare the agreement and have both sides sign it
Provide documents for visa, residence and insurance
Prepare arrival, authority appointments and emergency contacts

← Au pair checklist for au pairs and host families

Official sources

Check current entry, residence and programme rules directly with the host country’s official authority.

Germany France Netherlands Austria Switzerland Belgium Spain Ireland United Kingdom United States Canada Australia

View all reviewed host countries →

Last editorial review: 2026-09-04

This checklist is general guidance, not legal advice. The responsible authorities make the binding decision.

Checklist

Au pair checklist for au pairs and host families

Prepare your au pair stay together, one step at a time.

General requirements for an au pair stay

The exact rules depend on the host country, nationality and personal circumstances.

An interest in childcare and cultural exchange
A valid passport or identity document and required language skills
A written agreement and suitable insurance
A check whether a visa or residence permit is required

Checklist for au pairsour checklist helps you prepare the agreement, insurance, visa and arrival.Checklist for host familiesour checklist supports you with the agreement, insurance, visa and arrival.

Official sources

Last editorial review: 2026-09-03

This checklist is general guidance, not legal advice. The responsible authorities make the binding decision.

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