Your au pair preparation checklist
Everything to sort out before you fly — documents, insurance, money, packing and the questions to ask before you say yes. Pick your host country: the rules that apply to you are different in each one.
Where are you going?
- United States (J-1)J-1 visa, sponsor and DS-2019
- GermanyVisa, German level and pocket money rules
- FranceLong-stay visa “jeune au pair”
- NetherlandsRecognised agency, IND permit
- AustriaAMS notification and German level
- United KingdomNo au pair scheme — minimum wage applies
- My country isn’t listedThe general list, without country rules
Tap your country to see your list.
Related reading
Au pair rules by country
Hours, pocket money and permits, each with its official source.
Arrival day checklist
What the first day looks like, from the airport pickup on.
AuPairSync for au pairs
Schedule, tasks and messages with your host family in one place.
Au pair cost calculator
What hosting an au pair costs a family, month by month.
Keep the year organised in one app
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