As most Au Pairs will need a visa to travel to Australia, the requirements to take part in the Au Pair program there are mainly the visa requirements.
In this article, you will be able to find the requirements that you need to fulfil to become an Au Pair in Australia, and the ones that are not compulsory but will facilitate the process of finding a Host Family.
Australia has no official Au Pair program through the government, therefore the requirements of the Au Pair program in Australia correspond to the requirements of the visa that you would need to enter the country.
In this article, we will explore the general requirements of the program and we will provide you with a step by step guide on how to become an Au Pair in Australia.
Au Pair requirements in Australia
Generally speaking, the Au Pair is expected to be a young person who hasn’t started a family yet and who is deeply interested in the culture of the Host Country. The applicant should also know enough English to communicate with local people and fully enjoy the stay abroad.
As there are no official requirements for the Au Pair program in Australia , the only requirements you need to worry about are the visa requirements, which are generally as follows:
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2. Check the validity of your passport
Your passport will be crucial during the visa application - check now if it is valid and if it will remain valid throughout the whole stay.
3. Take care of the paperwork - sign the contract!
Invite your Host Family for a video-call and discuss your contract in detail - point by point! If both sides agree with the terms of cooperation, sign the contract. Ask your family for a letter of invitation as well - it may be helpful during the visa application.
4. Apply for a visa to Australia
Depending on your nationality, you will need to apply for the right type of visa to Australia. Only the citizens of New Zealand don’t need a visa to enter Australia. If you belong to any other country, have a look at which visa you will need!
5. Insurance in Australia
If you receive a visa and you know the exact date of your departure, it’s time to take care of one of the most important points - your insurance for Australia. The insurance has to fulfil your visa requirements - read more about the type of visa you are about to receive and purchase the right kind of the insurance!
6. Plan your trip!
You’re almost done - now you need to pack your suitcase, think of some gifts for your Host Family and watch your dreams come true. Make sure that you have all the necessities packed - check twice if visa, ID card, passport and all the documents are in your luggage.
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