How to become an Au Pair in China?

To become an Au Pair in China you need to meet certain requirements. We compiled the most important informations for your stay in China. Find out everything you need to take care of to start your Au Pair adventure! 
If you are interested to explore the fascinating Chinese culture, read all the important information to turn your dream into reality here! There are some requirements that you need to take into consideration.

Au Pair in China: requirements

We expect all the participants to be healthy, unmarried, without their own children and with some childcare experience as you will be working with kids. In addition to these, to participate in the Au Pair program in China, you need to meet certain requirements. We have gathered the main aspects below: 
  1. Age: 18 - 29 years 
  2. Education: school diploma
  3. Language skills: good command of English 
  4. Law: clear criminal record.
If you meet the requirements mentioned above, don’t hesitate and registrate as Au Pair.

Free Registration as Candidate
 

 

Step by step guide to au pairing in China!

Below you can find five simple steps to your experience in China: 
 
1
Find a Host Family at AuPair.com
To facilitate the process, read our Au Pair Guidebook. If you are already a member on AuPair.com, then you can create an attractive profile and start contacting potential Host Families! 
 
2
Check your passport validity
Your passport needs to be valid during the visa application as well as during the whole stay in China! 
 
3
Sign the Au Pair contract
The contract is a formal document that can help you avoid many problems during the Au Pair stay. It will be required during the visa process as well. Write down all the important details discussed between you and your Host Family in the contract and ensure that both parties sign it. 
 
4
Apply for the visa
You might need the X or F type of visa depending on the length of intended stay in China. AuPair.com collected for you the following information.

5
Take care of the insurance
After you clarify with the visa, think of your safety abroad. Choose the right insurance for China that will cover the whole stay and discuss it also with your Host Family! 
 
6
Prepare for the travel
Most probably you will arrive in China by plane. To ensure a smooth integration into a new country, read more about the documents you might need for the border control. Read also about other things to consider taking with you abroad


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Authentic experience reports from Host Families from all over the world

Yihan's family For Registered Members
❱ China     ❱ American Au Pair

Yihan's family

Thanks to the aupair website I found a great English teacher and big sister for my kids. Tiffany is a very patient and experienced tutor, ❱❱


Patience Isabell, South-African
Au Pair in China

Patience Isabell, South-African

I am delighted to share my outstanding experience with the Zhang family in China. From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed and ❱❱


Eleanor's family
❱ China     ❱ Australian Au Pair

Eleanor's family

I am lucky to have a very kind and lovely Australian girl who spends her summer vacation with my daughter. She plays with my child like a ❱❱


Cai's family
❱ China     ❱ American Au Pair

Cai's family

We had a good experience together. Vivi was very helpful. She is a very independent and hard working girl.


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