Au Pair Invitation Letter

The invitation letter is one of the most important documents when it comes to applying for a visa.
Along with the contract, it is evidence for the Embassy that the Au Pair will take part in the Au Pair program in the Host Country and is being invited by a Host Family to live with them.
Read our article to find out more information about this and find the template of the letter here.

In case the Au Pair needs a visa to get to the Host Country, she will have to have two main documents sent from the Host Family to bring to the Embassy:

The Au Pair contract signed by both the Host Family and the Au Pair: you will be able to download a template of this contract here. The Host Family will need to edit it according to the specific case, adding details such as tasks, schedule, holidays, pocket money, etc. The Host Family will have to sign it and send it to the Au Pair.
The invitation letter: this document shows that the Au Pair is invited and welcomed into the family living in the Host Country. For this reason, it will have to include the address of the Host Family and it will also help to outline the responsibilities and duties of the Au Pair.

To help our users, we have created an example letter with the information which needs to be included.

Family Name
Family Address
Telephone

Name of the Au Pair
Address of the Au Pair
City, and Date

Au Pair Invitation Letter

Dear (Au Pair Name),

We, (name of the parents), want to invite you to be our Au Pair in (City, Country). Your stay would begin on the (Date) or in the next possible date and will last for *** months.

We are very glad to take part in this cultural exchange and to help you improve your language skills and learn more about our culture. During your stay you will support us in activities related to our children (Name and age of the children). Some of your duties are:

(Description of the Au Pair's responsibilities during the stay)

During your time with us, we expect you to work a maximum of *** hours a week. You will also have *** free days a week to enjoy our country. We will also respect the working schedule in order for you to attend a language course. For your support to our family we will pay you *** a month as pocket money. We will also pay for your health insurance which covers medical and accident expenses during the length of your Au Pair stay with our family.

We assure you that we will be responsible for your expenses during your Au Pair stay. We are really excited to welcome you as a family member and learn more about your culture.

Best Regards,
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Name and signature of the Host Parents