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Hire an American Au Pair

Due to the current health crisis, the US government decided to keep the borders closed until the end of 2020. This also affects the J1 visa for Au Pairs. On July 17, the US Department of State announced that there will be exceptions to the Presidential Proclamations. Please read more here. You can also contact our American partner agency Agent Au Pair directly.

What Host Families say about us

Read authentic experience reports families around the world who have hired an Au Pair to take care of their children and have been part of the cultural exchange

Alessia's family
Morris Plains, Usa

Alessia's family <br/>Morris Plains, Usa

Very creative and sweet girl. She loves to play with the kids and the kids had looking for her all the time.

Melissa's family
Cordova, Usa

Melissa's family <br/>Cordova, Usa

Thank you for helping me to connect with this lovely young lady! We are so looking forward to inviting her into our home next month.

Gaby Dorough's family
Houston, Usa

Gaby Dorough's family <br/>Houston, Usa

Aupair.com made it extremely easy to find a good match for our family. I will definitely recommend it to any of my friends looking to participate in this awesome program. My only suggestion would be push notifications for messages so we can respond in more real time!

Elena's family
North Oaks, Usa

Elena's family <br/>North Oaks, Usa

We found the perfect Au Pair, first on AuPair.com. She has been with us for almost two years. We went with the AgentAuPair company, and they have been very good.

Katie's family
Byron, Usa

Katie's family <br/>Byron, Usa

Easy site to navigate. Tons of candidates. Took me less than a week to hire someone

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How to use AuPair.com

There is no easier way to find a candidate or a Host Family!

The first step in your Au Pair search is the online registration on AuPair.com. Register for free and start a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Create your profile now! » » »

Are you looking for a flexible childcare solution? Do you want to work abroad and already have experience in the field of childcare? Then the Au Pair program is just right for you! Find Au Pairs/ Host Families who match your search criteria and become a Premium member. » » »

Use our secure messaging system to get in touch with your future Au Pair or Host Family. Make an appointment for an Au Pair interview. Are you wondering how? We will show you! » » »

The most important step in your Au Pair search is the agreement between both sides. Make sure to discuss important matters such as duties, hours and pocket money and sign the contract! » » »

Au Pair Definition - Who is an Au Pair?

Au Pair Definition
An Au Pair is a young person that wants to experience another culture and learn a new language by living in a foreign country with a Host Family. In exchange for a private room and some pocket money, the Au Pair takes care of tasks related to childcare and easy household chores. They are considered temporary "big brothers or sisters" for the Host Children and will hopefully become a new additional member to the Host Family. 
 
Au Pair Visa Check
In some cases Au Pairs might need a visa or a work permit. Use our visa checking tool to find out whether the Au Pair needs a visa. 

Au Pair.com Overview

Over 20 years of experience
More than 1 M happy users
Host Families from 78 countries
Candidates from 190 countries

Membership options

You can choose between two different memberships on AuPair.com. Find out in detail what the differences and the advantages of each option are.
Basic Members on AuPair.com
AuPair.com is one of the world’s biggest Au Pair matching platforms, giving the opportunity to everyone to enter the amazing world of Au Pairing!
Beyond the chance to find out if your potential Au Pair or Host Family is interested in you, with a Basic profile AuPair.com offers you useful articles and blog posts for both Au Pairs and Host Families, which will help you getting to know more about the program.
Documents that are needed for your Au Pair stay, such as the Au Pair contract and the invitation letter, and many more helpful tools can also be found on our website with a Basic profile.
 
Premium Members on AuPair.com
The Premium Membership allows you to contact ALL users directly! It's the easiest and fastest way to find your perfect match!
You will be able to contact other users directly through personalized messages and exchange personal data and contact details with them.
If you have a Premium Host Family profile, you will also receive a handbook for Host Families with additional tips and information on the Au Pair program, as well as a more detailed version of the Au Pair contract!

Au Pair Experiences

Read stories of Au Pairs who already had a wonderful experience with their Host Families
Everything you need to know about the Au Pair search
Au Pair adventure in Dubai Roxane took a short break from her studies in April and used the opportunity to benefit from an Au Pair adventure in Dubai! Read her story now!
 
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Everything you need to know about the Au Pair search
An Au Pair found her second family Anastasia believes in signs, and when a Host Family from Germany wrote her, she didn't know yet that they will become her "second family". 
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Everything you need to know about the Au Pair search
Experience report of Tiphaine in Germany
Tiphaine is a young French Au Pair who accepted the challenge of living in an unknown land, whose language she did not know well. Find out what she experienced!
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Everything you need to know about the Au Pair search
Regiane became a nanny for a 5 months old Read this short story and check the beautiful pictures of Regiane and her Host Family.
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Your Online Au Pair Agency

 
AuPair.com is an online matching agency - which is safe and easy to use. As an online matching platform, we cannot directly take part in the Au Pair  arrangement process, since we are not a full service agency. However, we can help you with useful information on our website. 
 
If you do not want to organize your Au Pair stay yourself, get in touch with one of our reliable partner Au Pair agencies, who will guide you through the whole process and your Au Pair stay!

Our Blog

Find more information, news and stories from Au Pairs in our blog
Au pairing in a neighbouring country

Au pairing in a neighbouring country - Is it worth it?

Axelle on 19 May 2021

Becoming an Au Pair can be one of the best experiences and choosing your host country is part of that adventure! Here are some pros and cons for you.

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Moving to Portugal: what you need to know

Moving to Portugal: what you need to know

Sabrina on 26 Jan 2021

Portugal has become a very popular destination for expats from all over the world. Here is some information about this beautiful country and its culture for those interested in moving to this destination.

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Coronavirus and the Au Pair program

How is the Coronavirus affecting the Au Pair program?

Felicia on 18 Nov 2020

Given the worldwide concerns about the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus, we decided to deal with the topic from the Au Pairs’ and the Host Families’ perspective. What are the consequences of the coronavirus on the Au Pair program? Find out all the measures taken by every country.

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Au Pair World Wide

There are times in life when you notice that you need a change. Whether you are a candidate seeking for the adventure of your life or a Host Family who wants to extend their family boundaries - you can find your match with AuPair.com. Find more details about the Au Pair requirements and the application process in the world.
Denmark Become an Au Pair in Denmark » Become a Host Family in Denmark »
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Norway Become an Au Pair in Norway » Become a Host Family in Norway »
Finland Become an Au Pair in Finland » Become a Host Family in Finland »
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Belgium Become an Au Pair in Belgium » Become a Host Family in Belgium »
Ireland Become an Au Pair in Ireland » Become a Host Family in Ireland »
Switzerland Become an Au Pair in Switzerland » Become a Host Family in Switzerland »
Canada Become an Au Pair in Canada » Become a Host Family in Canada »
New Zealand Become an Au Pair in New Zealand » Become a Host Family in New Zealand »
Rest of the world Most popular countries to become an Au Pair abroad » Au Pair Programs for Host Families »

Frequently Asked Question

Do you have any questions about the program or our website? We are always happy to help! Find the answers to our most frequently asked questions
How much do you have to pay an Au Pair?
Pocket money is different for every Host Country and ranges between 200 $ and 900 $. Find out what the minimum amount of pocket money for each country is and write it down in the contract. You can also agree on a different sum with the other party, but make sure that the minimum amount is respected. » » »
Do Au Pairs need their own room?
Yes! One of the main requirements to become a Host Family is the possibility to provide the Au Pair with a private room in your house. The room needs to be at least 8 sqm, has to have proper heating and lighting, a lock for privacy and enough furniture to make it comfortable. » » »
What are the duties of an Au Pair?
The duties of an Au Pair have strictly to do with childcare. The Au Pair lives with a Host Family to experience a cultural exchange and, in return, they help the parents look after the children. They can also help with some light housework, but it is important that the Au Pair's focus remains childcare. » » »
How many hours a week can an Au Pair work?
Every Host Country has different regulations in terms of working hours for the Au Pair. They could go from a maximum of 20 hours/week in some countries to 45 in others. Check the specific Au Pair programs for every Host Country and write down the details in the Au Pair contract. » » »