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Au Pair in Sweden: information on the program

Sweden is a popular destination for Au Pairs who would like to experience Nordic family life, improve their language skills, and get to know Swedish culture. The purpose of an Au Pair stay is cultural exchange: the Au Pair lives with a Host Family, helps with childcare and light housework, and studies Swedish during the stay.

Keep on reading to know if you meet the requirements to become an Au Pair or a Host Family in Sweden.

Program requirements

Everything you need to know to join the Au Pair program in Sweden

For Au Pairs

Between 18 and 30
Valid passport
Written Au Pair agreement with a Host Family in Sweden
Willing to do childcare and light housework for up to 25 hours per week
Willing to study Swedish for most of the time not spent working
Enough means for the stay and return journey
Comprehensive health insurance must be in place or applied for
Non-EU/EEA Au Pairs need a residence permit before moving to Sweden

If you meet all the requirements, search for a Host Family in Sweden; otherwise, check the requirements for other Au Pair destinations.

Free Registration as Candidate

For Host Families

Must offer food and accommodation
Must offer Au Pair work limited to childcare and light housework
Must keep working time to a maximum of 25 hours per week
Able to pay a monthly pocket money of at least SEK 5,920 before tax
Must sign a written agreement stating the employment terms and compensation
Must take out accident insurance for the Au Pair
Must ensure that comprehensive medical insurance is in place or has been applied for
For non-EU/EEA Au Pairs: ability to support them with the residence permit application

If you meet all the requirements, become a Host Family and search for your future Au Pair. If not, check out our other programs.

Free Registration as Family

Working Conditions

Working Hours

Maximum 25 hours per week
Maximum 5 hours per day
Combined work and studies must not exceed 40 hours per week

Time Off and Holidays

Rules on time off should be described in the written agreement
At least 1 day off per week
4 weeks of paid holidays for a 12-month stay

Language Course

The language course is the primary scope of the stay
The Au Pair must study Swedish for most of the time not spent working
The Au Pair’s schedule must allow course attendance and study
Combined work and study time must not be over 40 hours per week

Au Pair Responsibilities

Childcare and light housework only
Duties must stay within the agreed 25 hours/week

See details on Au Pair duties and schedule.

Au Pair Insurance

The Host Family must take out accident insurance for the Au Pair
The insurance must cover accidents at work, accidents on the way to and from work, and illnesses caused by the work
Either the Au Pair or the Host Family must have comprehensive medical insurance
Medical insurance must cover urgent and other medical care, hospitalisation, emergency dental care, and medical repatriation

Driving Licence

Check in advance whether the Au Pair’s driving licence is valid in Sweden
Driving licences from EEA countries are valid in Sweden
Driving licences from non-EEA countries are usually valid for up to 1 year after registering as a resident in Sweden

Host Families provide Au Pairs with:

Accommodation

The Host Family must provide accommodation as part of the Au Pair arrangement. The room must be completely furnished, have a window with natural light, and be of exclusive use to the Au Pair.

Meals

The Host Family must provide full-board: 3 meals a day.

Pocket Money

The Host Family must pay the Au Pair at least SEK 5,920 per month before tax. Au Pairs are entitled to at least 10% of the price base amount.

Language Course

The arrangement must allow the Au Pair to study Swedish for most of the time not spent working. The combined working and study time should not be over 40 hours. The Au Pair and the Host Family should agree on who’s responsible for the language course costs.

Health Insurance

The Host Family must take out accident insurance, and either the Host Family or the Au Pair must have, or have applied for, comprehensive medical insurance for the entire stay.

Transportation

If transport is needed for childcare duties, this should be agreed upon individually in the written arrangement.

Legal Support

For non-EU/EEA applicants, the Host Family starts the residence permit application in the Migration Agency’s e-service and must provide the employment information needed for the application.

Free Registration as Candidate Free Registration as Family

Everything You Need to Know

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Visa & Next Steps

Entry and registration requirements based on nationality and length of stay
Required documents and registration procedures
Arrival obligations and first steps in Sweden

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What our customers have to say about us and our service:

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Lotta's family,Sweden

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Experience both with the AuPair.com and with the Au pair herself was great and we became good friends. Unfortunately she couldn't come again this year and I hope to give another chance for another au ❱❱

Asia, Italian

Au Pair in Sweden
I worked and lived in Sweden, in Ekerö, as an Au Pair for about 8 months with a wonderful family. It was truly an experience like no other: receiving the love of a two-year-old child is definitely ❱❱

Member since 3 years

Susanne's family,Sweden

❱ Spanish Au Pair

Great. Ari has been an amazing addition to our family. She is fun, inventive, independent and a very cheerful nature.

Member since 3 years

Susanne's family,Sweden

❱ Italian Au Pair

Silvia is fantastic. The perfect fit for our family. She is mature, independent and very grateful for th experiences Sweden can offer. She is amazing support to our family and very flexible

Contract Information

Understanding your agreement

Written Agreement The Au Pair and the Host Family must sign a written agreement before the application is submitted. The agreement must state the terms of employment and compensation. Download our free template here.

Contract Duration Au Pairs and Host Families should agree on the duration of the stay. For non-EU/EEA applicants, an Au Pair residence permit can be granted for a maximum of one year, but never for longer than the passport is valid. The permit cannot be extended.

Both the Au Pair and the Host Family may terminate the contract with two weeks’ notice, allowing time to resolve issues or arrange a replacement.

Contract Must Include

The period of the Au Pair’s stay
Work responsibilities and maximum weekly hours
How the Au Pair will be able to study Swedish
Compensation, board, and lodging
Information about accident insurance
Other terms of employment, such as time off
Contact person in the Host Family
Signatures of both the Host Family and the Au Pair

The agreement should clearly show that the Au Pair’s tasks are limited to childcare and light housework, and that the combined time spent on work and studies does not exceed 40 hours per week.

Au Pair program costs in Sweden

For the Host Family and Au Pair

Host Family Covers

Pocket money: cash compensation of at least SEK 5,920 per month
Accommodation: private room (no rent paid by the Au Pair)
Food: daily meals at home
Accident insurance: it must cover accidents that occur during working hours or on the way to and from work, as well as illness resulting from their work
Health insurance: must be acquired by either the Au Pair or the Host Family, and be valid for the entire Au Pair stay
Household-related costs: utilities, internet, and normal living expenses

Au Pair Covers

Residence permit fee: 1,500 SEK for non-EU/EEA applicants only.
Health insurance: if the Au Pair arranges it instead of the Host Family
Travel costs: unless otherwise agreed
Language course fees: unless otherwise agreed
Personal expenses: such as phone, transport, and leisure

If you are applying for an Au Pair residence permit, you must do so from outside Sweden.
If you already have a valid Au Pair permit, you can change Host Family without submitting a new application, as long as the permit is still valid and the requirements for an Au Pair permit are still met.