Conditions of working as an au pair or nanny in the European Union and EFTA countries
Employment requirements and conditions for au pairs / nannies change on a regular basis in every country.
Please note it is YOUR responsibility to check the latest information on government websites. Thank you!
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EU COUNTRIES: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden EFTA COUNTRIES: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland The UK has exited the European Union, therefore certain rules are expected to change. |
Basic information – being an au pair / nanny in EU or EFTA countries
European Union and EFTA countries’ citizens from all the EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and also Switzerland: no visa required for au pairs or nannies if you have a passport from any of these countries. For au pairs and nannies from non-EU and EFTA countries: the rules and requirements vary in different EU and EFTA countries, so you need to check the official government website of the specific country of your choice.
Visa type(s) for au pairs / nannies
EU and EFTA countries’ citizens: no visa required. For au pairs from non-EU countries: the rules and requirements vary in different EU and EFTA countries.
Basic eligibility for au pair / nanny visa
The rules and requirements vary in different EU and EFTA countries.
Visa duration
The rules and requirements vary in different EU and EEA countries, please check the official government website of the specific country you are interested in.
Basic condition for au pair / nanny visa
You must hold a valid passport from an eligible country.
Eligible countries of origin / nationality possibilities for visa applications
European Union and EFTA countries’ citizens from all the EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and also Switzerland: no visa required for au pairs and nannies if you have a passport from any of these countries. For au pairs/nannies from non-EU countries: the rules and requirements vary in different EU and EEA countries, check the official government website of the specific country you are interested in.
Basic general visa application requirements
- Invitation letter from host family to au pair, stating all details and conditions of the au pair / nanny job (dates and duration, working hours, salary, insurance, duties & responsibilities of both parties etc), and
- Signed contract / agreement between host family and au pair
- Adequate visa application forms and fees etc. (This is a general summary abut visas, check the specifics on the official government website of the country of your interest.)
| USEFUL LINKS |
https://www.coe.int/en/web/conventions/full-list?module=treaty-detail&treatynum=068 https://europa.eu/youth/go-abroad/working/au-pair-abroad-if-you-love-working-kids_en |
| VISA REQUIREMENT CHANGES | The UK has exited the EU. For a considerable time period no or minimal changes are expected from the current arrangements. However, it is important that you keep yourself informed if you would like to be an au pair or nanny in the UK. |
| INTERESTED? | Please don’t forget it is your responsibility to check all the details and the latest information on the official government website of the country. |
