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Au Pair in Turkey: Information on the Program

Turkey is a country between Europe and Asia, known for its history, hospitality, Mediterranean coast, lively cities, and rich cultural traditions. As an Au Pair in Turkey, you can experience daily life with a local family, learn about Turkish culture, and help with childcare in the family home.

Turkey does not have an official Au Pair program. Instead, foreign applicants wishing to work in a family home must follow the general rules for foreign domestic/childcare workers. According to the Turkish Ministry of Labour, foreigners must have a valid work permit or exemption before starting work. Domestic work permits are only granted for specific care duties, including childcare, elderly care, care for people with disabilities, and patient accompaniment.

Program requirements

All the requirements to join the Au Pair Program in Turkey:

For Au Pairs

Must be between 18 and 30 years old
Valid passport or national ID
Your passport should be valid for at least 60 days beyond the allowed stay shown on your visa, visa exemption, or residence permit.
You must have valid medical insurance for your entire stay in Turkey
You should have a written agreement with the Host Family
You should have good English or basic Turkish language skills
You should be able to pay for your travel and other costs

Do you meet all the requirements? Then you can start looking for your Host Family in Turkey. If you do not qualify, explore other countries or programs.

Free Registration as Candidate

For Host Families

You have at least one minor at home and need help with childcare
You must not treat the arrangement as informal babysitting without legal work authorisation
You must support or submit the foreigner’s work permit application through the official procedure
Your family must provide a written agreement or an employer letter for the work visa/work permit process
You must fulfil social security obligations after the work permit is granted
You should provide suitable accommodation if the Au Pair lives in the home

Does your family meet all the requirements? Then you can start your search for an Au Pair. Make sure the employment and immigration steps are handled before the Au Pair starts working. If you don’t qualify, explore our other programs to find your match.

Free Registration as Family

Working Conditions

Working Hours

Up to 45 hours per week
Working hours should be agreed in writing before the stay begins
The family should make sure the schedule is safe, reasonable and leaves enough free time for language learning, rest and cultural exchange

Time Off and Holidays

At least 1.5 days off per week
For a 12-month stay, Au Pairs should receive at least 4 weeks of paid holiday
For shorter stays, holiday time should be agreed proportionally
Holiday dates and weekly days off should be agreed in writing before the stay begins

Language Course

A Turkish language course is not listed as a mandatory government requirement
Host Family and Au Pair should agree before arrival whether the Au Pair will attend a Turkish course
Course costs, schedule adjustments, and transport should be agreed in writing

Au Pair Responsibilities

Childcare and babysitting
Helping children with daily routines
Preparing simple meals for the children, if agreed
Taking children to school, activities, or appointments, if agreed
Light household tasks connected to the children
Au Pairs are not general housekeepers; foreign domestic work permits are limited to care-related duties

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Au Pair Insurance

Foreigners working legally in Turkey must register under the relevant social security rules once their work permit has been granted
Employers must fulfil their SGK/social security obligations by the legal deadline.
For applications made from abroad, these obligations must be met within one month of the foreigner entering Turkey and starting work
The Host Family and Au Pair should clarify whether additional private health insurance is needed during the arrival period or at any time before SGK coverage begins

Driving Licence

Driving should be discussed before the stay if the Au Pair is expected to drive
Check whether the Au Pair’s foreign driving licence is valid in Turkey
If the Au Pair drives the Host Family’s car, the family should confirm that the car insurance covers the Au Pair as a driver
Car use, fuel costs, private use, parking fines, and liability for damages should be agreed in writing

Host Families provide Au Pairs with:

Accommodation

The Host Family should provide a suitable private room in the family home. The room should be safe, furnished and suitable for daily living.

Meals

The Host Family should provide meals for the Au Pair. Full board and lodging should be clearly included in the written agreement.

Pocket Money

Turkey does not have an official Au Pair pocket money amount. Since the arrangement is treated as work, the Host Family should agree on a legal salary and follow the work permit and social security rules. The official 2026 minimum wage in Turkey is 33,030.00 TRY gross per month, and 28,075.50 TRY net per month.

Language Course

A Turkish language course is not mandatory under a specific Au Pair law. However, because the stay should also support cultural exchange, the Host Family may help the Au Pair find a Turkish course. Any contribution to course costs should be agreed upon before arrival.

Health Insurance

The Host Family must fulfil the social security obligations connected to the approved work permit. The Host Family should also ensure that the Au Pair has valid health coverage from the start of the stay, especially during the arrival period.

Transportation

There is no official rule requiring Host Families to provide a public transport card, bike, or car. However, if transport is needed for childcare duties, the Host Family should cover or provide it. Private transport use should be agreed in writing.

Legal Support

The Host Family should support the Au Pair with the legal work procedure. To work in Turkey, the applicant must apply through the Turkish mission, and the employer must submit the required documents to the Ministry of Labour within ten working days after the applicant’s consular application.

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Contract Information

Understanding your agreement

Written Agreement Turkey does not provide one official standard Au Pair contract. However, the Host Family and Au Pair should always make a written agreement before the stay begins. The agreement should include the Au Pair’s duties, working hours, pocket money, accommodation, meals, insurance, time off, holidays, transport and notice period. You can download our contract template and customise it.

Contract Duration The duration of the contract should match that of the approved visa, work permit, and residence status. A Turkish work permit entitles a foreign national to work and reside in Turkey for the period of its validity. As work permits are issued for a period shorter than the passport's validity period, the passport expiry date is important when planning the stay.

Contract Must Include

Start and end date
Light household tasks connected to childcare
Working hours and weekly schedule
Salary
Accommodation and meals
Insurance and social security arrangements
Transport arrangements
Free time and holiday arrangements
Driving duties, if relevant
Notice period

Au Pair Program Costs in Turkey

For Host Families and Au Pairs

Host Family Covers

Pocket Money: Turkey has no official Au Pair pocket money amount. The Host Family should pay a legal salary and follow Turkish work permit and social security rules. The official minimum wage in Turkey for 2026 is 28,075.50 TRY net per month.
Accommodation: a suitable private room if the Au Pair lives with the family.
Food: all meals at home.
Work permit costs: work permit fees and valuable paper fees may apply after approval.
Social security: the Host Family must fulfil the social security obligations linked to the work permit.
Transport for duties: if transport is needed for childcare tasks, the Host Family should cover or provide it.
Any agreed extras: language course contribution, phone plan, public transport, private health insurance, or other benefits should be agreed in writing.

Au Pair Covers

Travel costs: travel to and from Turkey, unless agreed otherwise.
Passport and documents: passport, translations, legalisations, or other documents needed for the application.
Visa-related costs: visa costs may apply depending on nationality and application route.
Private insurance: if needed before work/social security coverage starts or for extra coverage.
Personal expenses: clothing, leisure, private travel, and personal activities.
Driving-related costs: licence translation, International Driving Permit or other driving documents, if needed.

What else?

Foreigners must have a valid work permit or a work permit exemption before starting work in Turkey.
A tourist e-Visa is only valid for tourism and trade, not for working as an Au Pair.
Domestic work permits are limited to care-related duties, including childcare, elderly care, disabled care, or patient accompaniment.
After entering Turkey with a work visa, the foreigner must register in the address registration system within 20 days.

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