AUSTRIA
To be an aupair in Austria, you need the following
Between ages 18-28 years
Have basic knowledge of German
Be
available for max. 12 months stay
– or – a summer stay of 9 weeks (July and August)
The Au pair will be expected to give quality childcare and become a reliable older "sister" or "brother" for the children, care for them and offer companionship, love and guidance. Additionally they may be asked to do babysitting 1-2 evenings per week. Furthermore they will be responsible of light household duties (e.g. ironing, light cleaning, washing, vacuuming, preparing light meals).
You
need to be
energetic, conscientious and enthusiastic
flexible, open-minded and reliable
and you enjoy spending time with children
As
an aupair in Austria you will
gain valuable international experience and bring benefits to your future career
improve your German
make many new friends
find out what living in Austria is really like and
will have enough time to discover the country
For
25 hours and possibly 1-2 evenings babysitting per week you receive
60 Euro pocket money minimum per week
45 Euro minimum per month for German lessons and/or public transport
your own bedroom
full board (3 meals per day)
Application requirements
the completed application form
4 passport photographs (smiling)
4-5 photos showing you with children doing various activities.
"Dear family"-letter to your future host family (write about your own family, why you want to become an au pair, your experience with children, your hobbies and interests, your main motivation why you want to become an au pair, what do you hope to be doing after a year as an au pair etc.)
medical certificate
copy of your passport
1 childcare reference
1 character reference
You will be required to pay for
travel to Austria and back to your home country
visa formalities - not necessary for EEC members
You can spend a year in Australia on a work / holiday visa.
Documents Required to Apply:
Completed application form
Photocopy of your passport.
Dear Host Family letter (should include your hobbies, activities, family background, childcare experience, any special sports, musical, or arts & crafts talents, etc.)
At least two references - preferably childcare
Photo (s) of yourself. (Professional pictures or those with children, family members etc. are best.)
Criminal record check (contact your local police station).
Photocopy of any school or training certificates
It is also beneficial if you have a driver’s license, or an international driver’s license (but not required).
Position details vary depending on the needs of individual families; the norm for work hours is a range of 20-40 hours per week, usually with two days off per week. Usual salary range is approximately Aus $150 to $200 per week. Stays of 6 to 12 months are available; shorter stays are occasionally available as well. (Before accepting a position you would have the opportunity to communicate with interested host families directly, and read any written material regarding their position.
BELGIUM
To be an aupair in Belgium, you need to meet the following requirements
1) Be between 18 and 23
2) it is forbidden to take any other work in Belgium than the one of aupair.
3) the au pair must have finished secondary school. In case she applies before obtaining her diploma, a certificate of the school, stating she finishes her last year of secondary school is sufficient.
4) Have a basic knowledge of the one of the national languages, which means French, Dutch or German. The host family should speak the language that she has basic knowledge in.
5) The aupair should attend language courses regularly while in Belgium
6) The girl should not have been previously an aupair in Belgium
The host family
1) Provides a private bedroom, well furnished
2) the family will allow the girl time for language course attendance
3) families must take an insurance for the au pair for the whole duration of the stay. That insurance will cover illness, hospitalization and accidents.
4) the family must give 1 day free/week minimum and 1 full week-end/month.
5)
the family gives a pocket money of 12.000BF/month. This pocket money will
be put on a bank account, only for the girl. Nobody else can touch at that
money.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1)
The duration of the stay is 12 months
2)
The aupair must obtain her work permit while she is in her country. When the
work permit is ready it is sent to the aupair and a few other documents she
can obtain her visa at the Embassy.
The ministry advises the work permit will be given within 4 weeks after introduction
of the file.
3) If the girl is not happy in a family she can only change once to an other family for a continuation of her stay.
A temporary residence of 3 months will beissued at the Consulate, which will be extended after registration of the aupair in Belgium. He/she has to register at the Belgian Community within 8 days of arrival and to apply for a identity card for foreigner
Aupairs work in Canada under
the Live-In
Caregiver Program.
The Live-in Caregiver Program is a special program to bring workers to Canada
to do live-in work as caregivers .A "live-in caregiver" is someone
who provides unsupervised care of children, the elderly or the disabled in
a private household.
Successful applicants receive an employment authorization allowing them to
work in Canada as live-in caregivers. After two years of employment, program
allows participants to apply to become permanent residents in canada.
The two years of employment to
qualify for permanent residence must be completed within three years of the
caregiver's arrival in Canada
FRANCE
To Participate as an aupair in France, you need to meet the following requirements.
Be between the ages of 18 and 26
Have at least minimal knowledge of French
Be high school graduates
Have attended school/college/university within the last 6 months
Aupair application requirements
Completed application form,
At least one childcare and at least one character reference (non-relative)
Letter to Host family (describe your hobbies/talents, your family, childcare experience, and why you would like to be an au pair.)
One or two pages of photographs (professional pictures, and those with children and family are best)
Medical certificate (states that you are in good health)
Birth certificate photocopy
School or college diploma & transcript photocopy – translated into French
Visa application Requirements
1) Passport valid for at least six months
2)2..Long stay visa application
forms completely and legibly filled out in French. Please print in black.
3) 2..Passport size photographs
Employment contract signed by a " DDTEFP" (Direction départementale
du travail , de l'emploi et de la formation professionnelle) depending on
the French family residence ( + 1 copy ).
Letter of admission from a French school in France
Benefits of being an aupair in France
‘Au Pair Classique’: maximum of 30 hours per week, Pocket money of 305 Euros per month plus a Transport card. May be asked to babysit 2-3 evenings per week.
‘Au Pair Plus’: maximum of 35 hours per week, Pocket money of 396 Euros per month plus Transport card. May be asked to babysit 1-2 times per week.
‘Summer Au Pair’: pocket money of 274 Euros per month.
Host family pre-arranges your language course with a local school (*courses not applicable for summer stays)
Free room and board (the au pair has his/her own room)
Two weeks paid holidays for a stay of 12 months, and one week for a stay of 6 months.
National Health Insurance provided by the Host family
In the case of Host family incompatibility, you can be placed with an alternate host.
Germany
is a modern, wealthy and politically stable nation in the heart of Europe.
More than 80 million people live in this federal democracy, and the German
economy is one of the strongest in Europe. The different regions of Germany,
each with their own traditions and centers - such as Munich, Hamburg, Cologne
or Dresden- still play a vital part in German culture. Whether it’s
the coastline or the Alps, the Rhineland or the Black Forest: Germany invites
you to explore and enjoy its many beauties. Along the Rhine, Carnival is a
big thing: once a year, for one week, everything is upside down
Aupairs must be at least 17 –27 years old. Au pairs from Non- European Union should not have attained 25 years when applying for visa.
To be an aupair in Germany should
Be aged between 18 and 27; au pairs who need a visa must not be older than 24 years
Have practical childcare experience such as babysitting, coaching, tutoring etc. (references required)
Have completed their secondary education (high school diploma or equivalent training)
Have sufficient German language skills (good command of English also desirable)
Be available for 6 to 12 months; au pairs who need a visa must be available at least for 10 months
Holding a valid driver’s license may improve the speed of placement
The aupair will be expected to
Care for young children and help with minor housework in a host-family environment for up to 30 hours per week (5 to 6 days per week, up to 5 hours per day)
Baby-sit as arranged with the host family, up to 3 evenings per week
Benefits of being an aupair in Germany
Their own private room with their host family and free board
260 Euros pocket money per month
4 weeks of vacation with pocket money paid for a stay of 12 months
The opportunity to attend a language course (at own cost)
A monthly ticket for public transport or the possibility to use a car
Healthcare and accident insurance are provided
The entry visa requires the previous approval of the local authority for foreigners at the residence of the host family.
The work permit is given on request by the locally responsible labour office. It presupposes the presence of a valid residence permit or their promise. Au pairs from outside the European Union need a valid passport of their country of origin for the entry and for the duration of the stay intended. Citizens of the European Union need only have a valid identity card for the duration of their stay.
Families living in the Republicof Ireland can only host Au pairs from the
EU and from Iceland Norwayand Lichtenstein.
Au
pairs from these countries only have to register with the Irish police when
they arrive but do not need any work permit.
Au pairs from other countries will be required to obtain a student visa if
the prospective applicant is registered to study English at an approved language
school. A student may do a part-time job to support themselves whilst studying.
Part-time cannot be more than 25 hours per week.
Eligibility
Prior experience in the field of Child Care (Aupair, Daycare Worker, Babysitting, etc.)
OR Have Child Care Qualifications (Early Childhood Education, teacher, etc.
Be between the ages of 18-30 years
Have a clear criminal record
Be a High School graduate
A Driver’s License is an asset, but is not required
Be willing to stay for a one year period
Application requirements
Completed application form
Au pair medical form
‘Dear Host Family’ letter
Police Clearance check form
Photocopies of relevant Certificates (High School, College, First Aid etc.)
At least one Written Reference from a former childcare employer
A recent Photograph (or color photocopy of your photograph)
The Application form, Medical form and Police Clearance form are provided in the application package; please contact our office to obtain your forms.
An Au Pair is a single person, aged 18-30, who spends time in the Italy in order to study Italian and Italian culture whilst living as part of a family. In return for full board and lodging and pocket money they agree to help with the children and perform light household duties. An Au-Pair is not a Aupair and should not be left in sole charge of babies or young children aged under 2. The Au-Pair is not a housemaid - their responsibilities do not include heavy housework unrelated to the children such as windows, cleaning the home or polishing.
The au pair must have her own room (an exception might be made for holidays periods in which the au pair might be asked to share the room with the children) and must be able to attend Italian classes.
Responsibilities of the Au pair
Waking the children, dressing them, bathing, playing and feeding them
Preparing light meals or helping to prepare meals, making children's beds, doing their laundry, ironing their clothes
Taking/collecting children to and from school, appointments or outings requested by the host family
Shopping, vacuuming, dusting and some other light housework
Being home if necessary while children are absent from school due to illness or holidays
Baby-sitting in the evenings on request
The au pair has the right to get one whole day off a week which will be chosen in accordance to the family need. The day off does not necessarily be a Sunday, but should include at least a Sunday a month. Other holiday periods will be decided with the host family
Aupair
that comes from outside of the EU, the following documentation is needed to
obtain a long stay visa:
A letter of admission at any Italian School or College where the Au pair-to-be
will be attending a course of Italian language. This school or College must
be legally acknowledged
("legalmente
riconosciuto") and the above mentioned admission letter must be stamped
by the local police. The visa will be issued for the length of time of the
enrollment in school.
A return air ticket.
Travel
insurance and medical insurance
a written statement of support signed by the host family which must be stamped
by the local police.
Benefits
In addition to accommodation and meals, the au pair will receive a pocket money to be paid weekly.
For a service of 35 hours a week including 1 night babysitting the au pair will receive 77 Euro/week.
For a service of 40 hours a week (au pair plus) including 1 night babysitting the amount due would be 88 Euro/week, with one full day off.
Application Requirements
Along with her completed application form, the candidates should provide:
1) one or two pictures
2) a medical certificate of good health
3) a police certificate that they have no criminal records
4) one or two letter of references
5) a dear family letter
By living and working with a British host family, you have the opportunity of learning about the unique culture, and while caring for the host children, you can gain valuable experience in the art of child care.
Au pairs are normally aged between 18-25 years old, and should have good English-speaking skills. They should have some experience in child care, and should be a responsible young adult of good character, who is serious about her commitment and responsibility to her host family. The families always prefer the au pair to stay between 6 - 12 months, as this gives some stability to the children. Although it is expensive to host
Nationals
of the EU can enter the UK without any formalities
Members of the commonwealth will be required to obtain a holiday work visa.
Nationals of the following countries can enter the UK on an aupair visa (maximum 2 years), if they are 17 - 27 years old inclusive and only need to produce their invitation letter from the family/agency on entry into the UK: Andorra, Faroe Islands, Monaco, Greenland, Republic of, Poland, Republic of Bulgaria, Republic of Hungary, Republic of, Latvia, San Marino, Republic of Cyprus, Republic of Lithuania, Czech Republic, Republic of Slovenia, Republic of Estonia, Republic of Malta.
Nationals
of the following countries can enter the UK on an aupair visa (maximum
2 years), if they are 17 - 27 years old inclusive and need to obtain the
visa prior to travelling to the UK: Bosnia-Herzegovina,
Bulgaria, Republic of Croatia, Macedonia, Romania, the Slovak Republic
and Turkey
* US citizens cannot come to the UK as au pairs, the only
way is to obtain a blue card.
At the end of your stay, you will receive a certificate confirming your completed length of stay and participation in the programme.
Programmes Available
Au Pair: Au Pairs are 17 to 27 years of age
Work 25 - 30 hours per week, with 2 evenings babysitting per week
One week’s paid vacation per every 6 months worked
Pocket money of 45-50 pounds per week
Au Pair Plus: Au Pair Plus candidates are 17 to 27 years of age
Work 31 - 38 hours per week, with 2 evenings babysitting per week
One week’s paid vacation per every 6 months worked
Pocket
money of 55-65 pounds per week
Mother’s Help: Mother’s Helpers must have prior childcare/Aupair experience.
Work 40 - 45 hours per week, with 2 evenings babysitting per week
Three weeks paid holiday per year worked (may vary, consult host family)
Salary
of approximately100-130 pds per week
Aupair: Nannies must have formal education or training in a childcare course
Work hours vary according to family. Hours agreed upon prior to job acceptance.
Childcare, light housekeeping
Three weeks paid holiday per year worked plus Public Holidays
Salary of approximately 150-230 pds per week
Application Requirements
Completed application
Minimum of 2 written Childcare References, not from family (use the enclosed forms)
Minimum of 2 Character References, not from family (use the enclosed forms)
A friendly ‘Dear Family’ letter, giving details about yourself, your family, your childcare experiences, hobbies, reason you would like to be an au pair, etc.
A doctor’s note indicating that you are fit and well to work abroad
Copies of your diploma (high school, college etc.) and any certificates
Passport sized photographs (sign your name on the back)
A collage of photos on a sheet of paper (we suggest professional photos of yourself with children and family, etc.). Color photocopies of photos are very acceptable.
Applicants
from any EU States, North America (USA & Canada) are accepted
South Africans are still blacklisted in Switzerland. All relevant documents
that the family need can be found at
You can work as an au pair in Switzerland for a maximum of 18 months. You
will receive room and board with a host family in exchange for approximately
30 to 40 hours of weekly work (housework, baby-sitting, etc.). You are entitled
to one day off per week (at least one Sunday a month) and 4 weeks’ vacation
per year (5 weeks if you are less than 20 years old). You will be paid at
least 700 Swiss francs net per month (this may be more, depending on the canton).
Your employer is also obliged to enroll you in a language school. The host
family pay your health and accident insurance, as well as your language courses,
although they can deduct up to 10% of your salary to cover the costs.
The
Netherlands is a relatively small country located at the north-west corner
between Belgium, Germany, and the North Sea. It is a beautiful country with
great advantages of lots of attractions within a small area. Some interesting
cities include Amsterdam (the capital and popular tourist site), Den Haag
(home of Dutch government and many great parks, monuments and historic sites),
Rotterdam (a modern city and busy seaport), Utrecht (a central city and old
university town), and Groningen (a large northern city and lively university
community).
An authorization for temporary stay (MVV) is required for travel to the Netherlands
if you plan to stay for longer than three months. You may want to study or
live in with your partner in the Netherlands. During the application procedure
for a mvv it will be determined whether you meet the requirements for residence
in the Netherlands, before you arrive in the country.
A MVV is a sticker placed in your passport. You can apply for one at the
Dutch embassy or consulate in your country of origin / residence. The
MVV will allow you to cross the border in the Netherlands. Within 8 days
of your arrival in the Netherlands, you must request a residence permit
from the Foreign Police of the municipality in which you are residing
of staying. The Dutch embassy will never issue a visa for a short stay
(a visa valid for a max. of 3 months) if you intend to stay longer than
three months.
You will receive a residence permit if you meet all of the requirements for residence in the Netherlands.
Who needs a MVV?
Most foreign nationals who wish to stay in the Netherlands longer than
3 months and want to apply for a residence permit must request a mvv in
advance.
Which exceptions apply?
Some foreign nationals do not need a MVV to apply for a residence permit
in the Netherlands.
Subjects of the following countries are exempt:
Citizens of Member States of the EUROPEAN UNION:
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom;
AND citizens of the following countries:
Australia, Canada, Iceland, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland
(inclu. Liechtenstein) and the United States of America.
Eligibility
Be between the ages of 18-25 years,
Have some experience with children (i.e. babysitting, childcare courses, daycare work etc.)
Speak English fluently or Dutch sufficiently (English only is quite acceptable),
Be available to stay at least 8 months (12 months is preferred. Shorter term summer positions are also available).
Application requirements
Complete application form
Dear host family letter (hobbies, background, education, goals in life, etc
One Character reference
Two Child Care references
Four passport sized pictures
Completed medical examination form
Pages with colour photos (family picture, pictures of yourself with children, professional photos of yourself, etc
The host family provides for:
The pocket money (fl. 550. 00 per month)
Medical insurance
Room and board
Visa Application
Every au pair outside of EC countries will need a visa; Au pairs need to apply for the au pair visa in their home country, with the Dutch Embassy of Consulate..
You can be able to travel to the United States with a one-year work visa to care for the children of a family you choose.
Applicants must meet the following qualifications:
Be aged 18 to 26 years old
Hold a valid driver’s license
have at least 200 hours recent, practical childcare experience, such as regular babysitting for non-family members, helping at a local school, youth group, etc — your local interviewer can help you in classifying your experience.
in order to care for children under 2 years old, the 200 hours experience must be with children under 2 and you must be aged at least 19 years old
have completed your secondary education ( High School )
speak English
not have a criminal record and be able to provide a police record check or certificate of good conduct
agree to the programme’s code of conduct and rules
agree to a full year’s commitment
not have previously participated in an au pair programme to the USA
In Denmark an Au Pair will be expected to work approximately 30 hours per week. Duties consist of childcare and general housework. In the evenings, she may be needed to baby-sit for the family (three times a week maximum) or help out with dinner.
Three options available to work as an aupair in Denmark
:
Au Pair: Pocket money of 550. Dkr per week (or a minimum of 2200Dkr per month).
Au Pair Plus : is similar to the Au Pair but offers pocket money of 600.00Dkr per week. The au pair would work 35 hours per week, and spend more time with the children.
Mother’s Help: work 30 hours per week, and earn 600.00 to 700.00 DKr per week (depending on age and experience).
The family will provide the au pair with her own private room and all meals.
The au pair is entitled to at least one and half day off per week, and one paid week of holiday every 6 months.
After arrival in Denmark, the au pair’s National Health Insurance will be organised. However the au pair must arrange her own private insurance for the first six weeks of her stay.
The au pair will be provided with an updated list of other au pairs placed in Denmark, so that there should be good possibilities to make friends.
Every au pair is offered the possibility to take language lessons, and education in Denmark is free of charge. The host family will help to find out which options there are in the area.
The au pair can specify on her application whether she wants a position in an urban or a rural area, but as Denmark is densely populated, it is never very far to a town!
The au pair is responsible for her own transportation to and from Denmark; it would be advisable to travel with an ‘open return’ ticket. Upon the au pair’s arrival in Denmark, most families will be able to arrange pick up for her from the airport or train station.
To apply for for aupair in Denmark you need
Complete the application form
Four passport-sized photos of yourself and a photo-collage (best pictures of those of you with children, your family, doing sports, professional photos, etc.)
The passport-sized photos can be obtained from any photo booth, as found in most malls, or a passport office.
Two written references (childcare related ones are best).
Medical certificate from your doctor (brief note stating that you are in good health).
Dear Host Family letter (short letter about yourself, your experience with children, your hobbies, why you wish to au pair in Denmark, etc.)
Once your complete application has been received, a family will be selected which most suits your requirements; they will send you their details, a personal letter and perhaps a family photo. You may also receive a telephone call from the family, before you receive their details.
The Au Pair in Spain Program has worked with great success for more than 25 years and there are many young people of different nationalities who participate, giving them the opportunity to experience Spanish life and customs. The families are carefully selected and interviewed; the Host Families welcome the Au Pair into their home as a family member, not as an employee or boarder. The Au Pair is included in family outings, holiday celebrations, and other social events and vacations wherever possible.
Eligibility
All the Au Pair candidates must:
Be females of at least 18 years old,
Speak a little Spanish or conversational English,
Have earned a High School diploma or certificate,
Be of good character. All candidates are screened and references are checked,
Enjoy working with and have practical experience caring for children,
Be in good health, and be a non-smoker, or be willing not to smoke in a host family’s home.
Regular Au Pair: The families that live in the center of the city will pay 54 Euros per week, and 60 Euros for the families who live outside the city, for 30 work hours per week.
Au Pair Plus: The families that live in the center of the city will pay 84 Euros per week, and 90 Euros for the families who live outside the city, for 40 work hours per week.
The Au Pair will receive a one week vacation after a 6 months stay, and two weeks vacation for a 12 month stay.
When you are ready to apply, you will need to provide the following:
Completed Au Pair application form
4 wallet size photos
Copy of passport
Medical certificate
2 letters of recommendation: one of which is for childcare
Dear Host Family letter (introducing yourself, telling about your background, family, hobbies, childcare experiences, etc.)
Providing the host family with child care for up to 30 hours per week, primarily helping with the relative tasks of the children, and also assisting/tutoring the family in her native language.
The hours of work usually 5 hours per day, 6 days per week, with one free day; or 6 hours per day, 5 days per week, with two free days per week. Timetables may differ during school holidays.
Keeping your room tidy and clean, doing your own laundry, and managing your own personal expenses (e.g. telephone bills, entertainment etc.) and budgeting accordingly.
Driving or taking children to and from school, appointments, outing or errands.
The Au Pair may be asked to accompany the family on vacation, especially during summer months.The au pair will also have a chance to attend Spanish language classes.
EU Citizens do not need a visa to au pair in Spain. For non-EU citizens, all necessary documentation to come to Spain is provided. You simply need to contact your local Spanish consulate (embassy) and request a visa. Non-EU citizens will need to attend a Spanish Language course (15 class minimum) before their arrival, to obtain their visa for a stay of more than three months in Spain
.
Every Au pair is responsible for their round trip costs, to and from their country, to come to Spain
EU citizens have all health costs covered by the Social Health Security of Spain. The au pairs must have obtained an E-111 form, before leaving their country, which will enable them to enter the Social Security System of Spain. Non- EU citizens must be able to present documentation of medical insurance of another kind.
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