Spain•Europe1 month
80 EUR
Duration of placement, max 1 year
Yes
Not Required
Not Specified
No
Not Required
Visa for young adults (17-30) participating in au pair cultural exchange programs. Participants provide childcare for host family while learning Spanish and Spanish culture.
The Spanish Au Pair visa lets young adults (17–30) live with a host family in Spain, providing limited childcare (max 5 hours/day) in exchange for accommodation and a small stipend. The program operates as a cultural exchange under Spain's immigration framework, not a standard labour contract.
The visa is valid for up to one year (the duration of the placement) and is renewable. Applicants must enrol in a Spanish language course for at least 20 hours per week. The EUR 80 fee is non-refundable; processing takes about one month. No PR pathway exists and holders cannot seek independent employment.
This visa is ideal for motivated young adults aged 17–30 who want to improve their Spanish while living with a local family and are not seeking formal employment.
Must be between 17 and 30 years old.
Must have a signed Au Pair agreement with a host family.
Must be enrolled in a Spanish language course (minimum 20 hours per week) at an accredited center.
Must possess sufficient financial means (or be supported by the host family contract).
Must have a clean criminal record and a medical certificate.
Must have private health insurance for the duration of the stay.
Education
high_school or higher
Min. Income
7,200 EUR/yr
Valid passport.
Signed Au Pair agreement outlining duties and expectations.
Proof of enrollment in an accredited Spanish language course.
Medical certificate.
Criminal background check (with apostille for stays over 6 months).
Private health insurance policy.
Proof of financial means (bank statements or host family support).
Completed visa application form and passport photos.
| Application Steps | Find host family: Register with au pair agency and find host family; Sign au pair contract: Sign agr… | exteriores.gob.es |
| Fee Breakdown | Visa application fee: 80 EUR | exteriores.gob.es |
| Fees | EUR 80 | exteriores.gob.es |
| Forms | Au Pair Visa Application | exteriores.gob.es |
| Included Nationalities | — | exteriores.gob.es |
| Job Offer Required | false | exteriores.gob.es |
| Application Portal | https://usa.blsspainvisa.com/washington/national-AU-pair-visa.php | usa.blsspainvisa.com |
| Official Info | https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/washington/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Au-pair-… | exteriores.gob.es |
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