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By The AuPair.com Expert Team on 30 Oct 2025

Au Pair in Belgium: visa information

If you’re planning to become an au pair in Belgium, here’s a summary of the visa rules:
 

Non-EU/EEA au pairs must obtain a work permit B and employment authorization through the host family, plus apply for a national long-stay visa (Type D) at the Belgian consulate. EU/EFTA citizens don’t need a visa or work permit but must register with the local municipality if staying. Key conditions: age 18-25 (or up to 26) at permit issuance; completed secondary education; basic Dutch, French or German; the host family must include a child under 13 and provide private room & insurance.

AuPair.com recommends the applicant to contact the embassy or consulate and discuss all the details regarding the visa application. After the appointment the Au Pair has to wait a couple of weeks for the visa.
Young men and women between 18 and 28 years old who meet the requirements can apply for a visa according to official regulations. In order to apply for it the following criteria must fulfilled:

Au Pair visa

Official regulations establish that the visa is granted to young men and women between 18 and 28 years old who meet the requirements. In order to apply for it the following must be done: 
 
1
Passport
The applicant will need a valid passport and a copy for your appointment at the embassy. 
 
2
Au Pair contract
The contract includes the most important points of the stay (working hours, pocket money, holiday and else) and is signed by both Host Family and Au Pairs.
 
3
Visa application
Au Pairs must fill out the application form provided by the Belgian embassy. 
 
4
Clear criminal record
This document can be requested at the local police. An official translator will have to make a translation. A list of approved professionals is normally found at the embassy’s website. 
 
5
Work permit
Candidates must present Employment Authorization Type B for Au Pairs (the Host Family must request the permit in Belgium).
 
6
Health insurance
Au Pairs outside the EU must count with a private health insurance for Belgium.
 
7
High school - language certificate
The Au Pair will need to present a high school certificate or equivalent. He/she will also have to prove to have basic domain of one of Belgium’s official languages (French, German or Dutch).
 
AuPair.com recommends the applicant to contact the embassy or consulate and discuss all the details regarding the application.  

Arriving in the Host Country

After the Au Pair arrived in the Host Country, there are two important facts that need to be remembered:  
  1. The Host Family must register their Au Pair at the foreign office and request the residence permit as soon as possible.
  2.  The Au Pair in Belgium is not allowed to work outside the family - the visa is not a general work permit.


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