Countries

27 October 2026

Au Pair in Sweden: Requirements, Pocket Money and Rules

Being an au pair in Sweden means living with a Swedish host family, looking after the children for a maximum of 25 hours a week and devoting...

18 October 2026

Au Pair in Ireland: Rules, Requirements and Your Rights

Being an au pair in Ireland works differently from many other European countries: Irish law has no special au pair status. Someone who lives...

12 October 2026

Au Pair in the USA: Rules, Requirements and J-1 Visa

Do you want to be an au pair in the United States? There is no individual route here: you can only do it through an agency authorised by the...

07 October 2026

Au Pair in the United Kingdom: rules and requirements after Brexit

If you're looking for requirements to be an au pair in the United Kingdom, here's the honest answer: as an Italian citizen, today, there is...

05 October 2026

Au Pair in Spain: rules, requirements and visa for everyone

Want to be an au pair in Spain? The rules depend on just one thing: whether you have citizenship of a country in the European Union (or the...

02 October 2026

Au Pair in Austria: Rules, Requirements and Permit for Everyone

Want to be an au pair in Austria? Here the system is stricter than in other countries: Austrian law sets age, maximum working hours and mini...

13 August 2026

Becoming an Au Pair in Germany: All the Host Country Rules

Germany has long been one of the most sought-after destinations for those wanting to experience au pair life: well-organized families, clear...

13 August 2026

Becoming an Au Pair in France: All the Host Country Rules

In France, an au pair is not considered a domestic worker, nor simply a guest: the law grants her the status of stagiaire aide familial étra...

18 July 2026

Becoming an Au Pair in Italy: Complete Guide for Families and Young Adults

Welcoming an au pair represents a cultural exchange opportunity that allows the family to receive help in managing daily childcare while the...