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Age: 18 - 24 years
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Valid passport to register at the foreigners office
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Unmarried and without children or foster children (confirmed by single status declaration and their own statement of non-parenthood)
Step by step into the Netherlands
Follow these simple steps to become an Au Pair in the Netherlands:
Register and create a profile on AuPair.com. Browse through the profiles of potential Host Families and send them a message.
Contact a local recognized agency and start the arrangements needed to become a participant of the program.
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Sign the contract and get insured
EU/EFTA Au Pairs also need to register at the local office after their arrival in the Netherlands.
Nationals of Non-European Union countries will need a visa to participate in the
Au Pair program.
Official Regulations establish that the program in the Netherlands is only available via an approved Au Pair agency which will be in charge of informing you about the specific requirements according to your nationality. The general requirements in the Netherlands are as follows:
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Age: between 18 - 24 at the time of applying for the visa
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Not related to the Host Family
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Au Pair contract
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Health insurance
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Valid passport
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You can cover your visa and travel expenses
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You have never held a residence permit for exchange purposes in the Netherlands before
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You have not worked for a Host Family in the Netherlands or abroad before
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Must provide a single status declaration and a statement of non-parenthood.
Remember to get in touch with the embassy of the Netherlands in your home country to find out the specific requirements and make an appointment.
Notice: The visa process might take several weeks.
Au Pairing in the Netherlands!
Become an Au Pair in the Netherlands by following these simple steps:
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Register and create a profile
Register on AuPair.com and create a profile. You can
find your Host Family through our platform. Do not forget that you will need to be assisted by an agency.
Check the validity of your passport and make sure it covers the full length of your stay.
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Register with a recognised Au Pair agency
Register with a recognised Au Pair agency and gather the documentation needed to be an Au Pair in the Netherlands. Sign the
official contract with your Host Family.
Travel safely! It is mandatory for you to you have
medical insurance while living in the Netherlands. In some cases you will need to arrange this after the arrival at the country. The Host Family normally covers the costs of the insurance, nevertheless, we also recommend to purchase an additional insurance before the trip.
Make an appointment at the Dutch embassy in your home country and present the required
documents for the visa.
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Travel to your Host Country
Get everything ready to travel to your Host Country and enjoy your stay. Do not forget to take the important documents with you! If you need help packing, you can have a look at our
packing list and the
Au Pair Wiki.
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Register - residence permit
Remember to register at the local office within the first two weeks after your arrival to transform the visa into a residence permit. Official Authorities will contact the Au Pair agency to inform them that the residence permit is ready.
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