Did you know that Iceland is the perfect place to see the Northern Lights during mid-winter ? Become an Au Pair in Iceland and discover Scandinavia through beautiful nature that will prove that it’s much more than just cold weather.
Keep in mind that families expect Au Pairs to be fluent in English or Icelandic, be single and have no children of their own, be in good health and have experience in taking care of children. Do not forget to check the
visa regulations for Iceland as well. If you are an EU citizen, keep reading, if you belong to a country outside EU, check out
Non-EU requirements.
To become an Au Pair in Iceland, EU citizens only need to meet age requirements (18-27 years) and have a valid passport or identification to register at the foreigners office.
If you fulfill this criteria, don’t wait and join our community today!
Step by step into Iceland!
These are the steps to follow to become part of the Au Pair experience:
1
Register and personalize your profile
Create a free account at AuPair.com. Personalize your
profile, start looking for matches and send messages.
3
Get ready for the experience!
Book the tickets and plan everything
before the arrival in your host country. Do not forget to agree with the Host Family on the pick up and exchange contact information.
Non-EU citizens have to get a
visa or residence permit to become an Au Pair in Iceland. The general visa requirements in Iceland are:
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Age: 18 - 25
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Good English Skills (more of a recommendation than a requirement)
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Au Pair contract
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Health insurance valid for the duration of the stay
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Valid passport
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Ability to pay for the visa and travel expenses
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Clear criminal record
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Housing certificate (to prove where the family lives)
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Proof of support from the Host Family
Please remember to contact the embassy or consulate of Iceland to find out more about the specific requirements and make an appointment online.
Be aware of the fact that the visa process might take a couple of weeks.
Au Pair experience in Iceland - step by step
Follow these simple steps to live the Au Pair experience in Iceland with AuPair.com:
1
Find a Host Family at AuPair.com
Create an account and personalize your
profile on our website. Find Host Families with the help of our search tool. Be sure to check out our recommendations and send messages!
2
Check the validity of your passport
Make sure your passport is valid during the Au Pair stay.
Host Families and Au Pairs must
sign the Au Pair contract and make sure that aspects such as the
salary and working hours are clear. Keep in mind that the Icelandic embassy needs to check the documents during the visa appointment.
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Health Insurance for Iceland
Iceland requires Au Pairs to have a valid
health insurance for the entire length of the stay.
5
Submit the visa application
The official Au Pair program in Iceland makes it possible to apply for a
visa without a lot of complications.
Plan everything for your arrival. Book your flight and get the documents ready. Passport control authorities will often check documents such as contract, passport and visa.
7
Register at the local office and request the residence permit
Once in Iceland, you will need to register yourself and get a residence permit.
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