Au Pair in Norway: salary, working hours, holidays, etc.

Though the Host Family welcomes the Au Pair in Norway as a new family member, there is a legislation governing the program and there are rules that both parties need to respect.

working hours
salary
time off
language course

Important: Discontinuation of the Au Pair scheme in Norway The Au Pair scheme in Norway is discontinued, with effect from 15 March 2024.

You are entitled to an Au Pair first stay permit only if:

You are an EU/EEA citizen

If you are not an EU/EEA citizen, you can participate only if:

You have registered your application on udi.no by no later than March 15, 2024, and
You have scheduled an appointment to submit your application.

If you are currently an Au Pair in Norway and want to extend your stay:

You may apply to renew your permit until the end of your two-year Au Pair period.

If you are currently an Au Pair in Norway and want to change Host Family:

You must apply to renew your permit until the end of your two-year Au Pair period.

For official and up-to-date information visit the UDI website.

For questions and support, get in contact with the Caritas Au Pair Centre.

Working hours

The Au Pair should work 30 hours per week in Norway and no more than 5 hours per day and cannot look for another job during their stay in Norway.

Salary

The participant should receive no less than 5900 NOK per month and also pay income taxes from this amount.

Time off and holidays

The schedule may be flexible, but there is a certain holiday policy:

The Au Pair should have at least one afternoon off
The participant should have at least one day off (which will be 1.5 days off a week along with the free afternoon)
They should have time to attend a language course

At least once a month the day off should be a Sunday.

The participant should get 5 weeks of holidays per year. If she/he starts the stay after the 30th of September, she/he should receive 6 working days holiday by the end of the year. In any case, discuss everything before the stay begins! The Au Pair will get payment during the holidays, days off and days of illness.

Language course

The family also pays a minimum of NOK 8,850 for the Norwegian course and study materials.

What else?

Travel cost

The Au Pair should cover the travel expenses to go to Norway themselves. The family in Norway should pay for their flight back home, though.

If the participant stays in Norway longer than stated in the contract or they wish to go somewhere else than their home country, the Host Family doesn’t have to cover the travel expenses.

Taxes

The Host Family has to pay income tax on behalf of the Au Pair. The percentage is estimated on the basis of the Au Pair’s monthly salary and the value of food and lodging they receive.