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Au Pair in Luxembourg

Discover amazing landscapes while learning Luxembourgish, German, or French. Don't miss the chance to become a multilingual person with the Au Pair Luxembourg program. The country's central location in West Europe also offers a great chance to visit neighboring countries and become culturally richer. AuPair.com shares the most important information about the official regulations of the Au Pair program in Luxembourg.

Program Requirements

Everything you need to know to join our Au Pair program in Luxembourg

For Au Pairs

For Au Pairs

  • Age: 18 - 30 years old.
  • Language skills: Good knowledge of English, plus basic knowledge of Luxembourgish, German, or French (one of the three official languages).
  • Education: Must have at least a high school diploma.
  • Health and Family Status: Must be in good health, unmarried, and without children.
  • Host Family Ties: Cannot have any family ties up to the 4th degree inclusive with any members of the Host Family.
  • Financials: Must be able to cover travel and visa expenses (especially for Non-EU citizens).
 

If you meet the criteria, don't wait and find a Host Family.

Free Registration as Candidate

 
For Host Families

For Host Families

  • Have at least one child under the age of 13 living permanently in your household at the start of the Au Pair's stay.
  • Genuinely integrate the Au Pair into the family dynamic as a full member of the household.
  • Be willing to communicate in one of the official languages (Luxembourgish, German, or French) or English to support the Au Pair’s language development.
  • Provide private accommodation, daily meals, and the legally required pocket money (€450 to €512 per month).
  • Take care of the Au Pair’s registration with the CCSS (Communal Centre of Social Security) for insurance coverage.
  • Sign a formal Au Pair agreement before employment begins.

If you meet the requirements, proceed and search for suitable Au Pairs.

Free Registration as Family

 

Working Conditions

Fair and balanced arrangements for everyone

Working Hours Working Hours
  • An Au Pair can perform child-rearing and light household tasks for a maximum of 25 hours per week. 
  • The time dedicated to her tasks cannot exceed 5 hours per day.
Time Off and Holidays Time Off and Holidays
  • Au Pairs are entitled to at least one full day off per week.
  • The Host Family must ensure the Au Pair has time off to attend mandatory language courses.
  • Au Pairs are entitled to two consecutive free days for every month of service completed.
Language Course Language Course
  • Attending a language course in one of Luxembourg’s official languages (Luxembourgish, German, or French) is mandatory.
Au Pair Responsibilities Au Pair Responsibilities
  • Assisting with morning and evening routines for the children (e.g., waking up, getting dressed).
  • Preparing simple meals for the children.
  • Organizing activities and games.
  • Performing light housework related to the children.
Au Pair Insurance Au Pair Insurance
  • The Host Family is responsible for registering the Au Pair with the CCSS (Communal Centre of Social Security) to secure health and accident insurance for the entire duration of the stay.
Driving Licence Driving Licence
  • If the Au Pair holds a valid driving licence from a European Union or European Economic Area country, it is fully recognized in Luxembourg.

Host Families provide Au Pairs with:

Accommodation

  • A private, fully furnished room within the family home.

Meals

  • 3 daily nutritious meals provided free of charge.

Pocket Money

  • A fixed monthly pocket money amount that meets the national legal minimum (€450 to €512 per month).

Language Course

  • Full coverage for the mandatory language course.

Health Insurance

  • The Host Family must affiliate the Au Pair with the Luxembourgish Common Social Security Centre (Centre commun de la sécurité sociale – CCSS) immediately upon arrival.

Transportation

Luxembourg is the first country in the world to make all standard public transport completely free of charge for everyone. This applies to residents, tourists, and Au Pairs alike. 

Legal Support

  • Host Families are responsible for all administrative and legal steps, including obtaining Au Pair approval from the Ministry of National Education (SNJ) and registering with CCSS.

Everything You Need to Know

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  • EU/EFTA Citizens: No visa is required for the Au Pair program in Luxembourg.
  • Non-EU Citizens: The process is multi-step and requires temporary stay authorization, Au Pair approval from the Ministry of National Education, and a D-type visa for stays longer than three months.
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Contract Information

Understanding your agreement

Written Agreement Written Agreement In Luxembourg, the relationship between an Au Pair and a Host Family is governed by a highly specific framework called the Hosting Agreement (Convention d’accueil).
Contract Duration Contract Duration The Au Pair agreement can be signed for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 12 months, in line with the official regulations of the program. If either party wishes to end the agreement early, a notice period must be specified in the contract.
 
Contract Must Include Contract Must Include
  • Detailed list of duties and responsibilities.
  • Pocket money amount and payment schedule.
  • Clear statement of expectations, including the mandatory language course.
  • Agreement on health and accident insurance coverage via CCSS.

Au Pair program costs in Luxembourg

For the Host Family and Au Pair

Host Family Covers

Host Family Covers

  • Pocket money/Payment: €450 to €512 per month..
  • Accommodation: Private room and board.
  • Food: 3 daily meals.
  • Insurance: Costs related to CCSS registration and mandatory social security/accident coverage.
  • Language Course: The full cost of the language course.
Au Pair Covers

Au Pair Covers

  • Travel costs: Journey to and from Luxembourg.
  • Visa expenses and application fees (for Non-EU citizens).
  • Personal expenses: Leisure, personal items, etc.

What else?

  • Host Families must ensure the Au Pair is registered with the CCSS (Communal Centre of Social Security) upon arrival to provide full social security and accident insurance coverage.


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