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Eligibility

Your home away from home awaits.

Happy Italian family excited to host an au pair for affordable childcare.

Imagine waking up in a country you’ve always dreamed of visiting, in the comfort of your own private room.

You start your mornings helping the kids get ready and off to school, then enjoy free time for language lessons, exploring local sights, shopping local markets, tidying the house, or connecting with new friends over coffee.

Spend your afternoons playing, learning, and bonding with the children, followed by family dinners where you might help prepare a local dish. Evenings are yours to plan an adventure for upcoming days off, attend an expat meet-up, or simply relax and unwind.

Can you picture it? Check your eligibility below and take the first step toward your adventure!

Au Pair provides english language learning and cultural exchange for children.

A great au pair is someone who genuinely enjoys working with children and is dedicated to fostering their growth, well-being, and sense of wonder - but there’s more to it! To qualify for our live-in childcare program and meet essential immigration requirements, candidates must meet the criteria below:

What does it take to be an Au Pair?

  • To qualify for the correct Youth Mobility Visa, Working Holiday Visa, or Residence Permit, Au Pair applicants must be between 18-30 years old. For some countries, the age limit is 25 or 35. We will confirm eligibility for your selected country.

  • You must hold a passport that is eligible for a Working Holiday, Youth Mobility, or Residence visa for your chosen destination.
    Click the links below to check passport eligibility by country:

    Italy – Working Holiday/Youth Mobility Visa

    France – Working Holiday Visa

    New Zealand – Working Holiday Visa

    Australia – Working Holiday Visa

    Netherlands – Residence Permit

    UK – Youth Mobility Visa

    Not sure if you qualify? Email us at hello@auroraaupairs.com — we’re happy to help!

  • Applicants should be active, caring, independent, capable, adaptable, and open-minded, with a genuine passion for cultural exchange and working with children.

  • Applicants must have some childcare experience, whether as an au pair, babysitter, mother's helper, child educator, daycare or camp attendant. This experience must be supported by personal or professional references.

  • Applicants must provide certification of excellent physical and mental health from a licensed physician.

  • Applicants must provide evidence of a clean criminal record.

  • Families typically prefer non-smokers and individuals with minimal visible tattoos who lead an active, screen-conscious lifestyle.

  • As part of the visa requirements, applicants must demonstrate access to sufficient savings while living abroad. The required amount varies depending on their citizenship.

Please Note: A full driver’s license can be required for certain families and locations but is not mandatory for all placements.

Au Pair eligibility and visa requirements are discussed in a room with map and globe.

Explore The Possibilities

Got what it takes to be an Au Pair? Now, where can you go?
Explore the destinations we offer for au pair placements and find out where your passport, paired with our expert guidance, can take you.

I Think I'm Eligible! What's Next?

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