Belgium•EuropeAu Pair Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
Varies
Application Fee
180 EUR
Stay Duration
12 to 24 months
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Work visa for young people aged up to 26 providing childcare and light household duties in exchange for accommodation and meals in a Belgian host family.
Au pair positions are for young people seeking to experience life in a Belgian host family while providing childcare and light household duties. Participants receive accommodation, meals, and a monthly stipend. Work permits are obtained by host families and are valid for maximum one year.
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Requirements
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Education
High School or higher
Language
Dutch
Basic
French
Basic
German
Basic
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid travel document
Medical certificate
Proof no contagious diseases, from approved doctor
Criminal record certificate
Police clearance from country of current residence
Proof of age
Born between 1998-2006 (age 18-26)
Sponsor Documents
Work permit B application
Submitted by host family to regional authority
Au pair employment contract
Formal agreement with host family
Host family medical certificate
Medical clearance for host family members
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Advantages
- Cultural exchange opportunity
- Accommodation and meals provided
- Monthly stipend
- Structured family environment
- Experience living in Belgium
Considerations
- Age limit up to 26
- Strict criminal record requirements
- Work permit only 1 year maximum
- Live-in requirement
- Limited work hours permitted
Application Process
Secure au pair placement
Obtain placement offer from Belgian host family
Host family applies for permit
Family applies to regional authority for work permit B
Receive work permit
Obtain work permit B valid up to 1 year
Obtain medical certificate
Get medical clearance from approved doctor
Obtain criminal certificate
Obtain police clearance from country of residence
Apply for visa
Submit D-visa at Belgian embassy with all documents
Pay fee
Pay EUR 180 visa fee
Receive visa
Obtain au pair visa
Application Forms
Au Pair Visa Application
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