France•EuropeUp to 60 days
349 EUR
1 year (extendable to a maximum of 2 years)
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Long-stay visa for young people (18-30) caring for children in host families. Cultural exchange program with language learning component.
The jeune au pair is a French long-stay visa for non-EU nationals aged 18-30 who live with a host family, assist with childcare up to 25 hours per week, and study French. It requires a signed placement agreement (Cerfa 15973-01) and basic French (A1/A2), but no job offer.
The visa is valid for one year and renewable to a two-year maximum. There is no PR pathway and no dependent visa. Holders receive pocket money (minimum EUR 320/month) plus room and board — not a salary. The VLS-TS must be validated online with OFII within 3 months of arrival. Application fee is EUR 99.
This visa is ideal for non-EU young adults aged 18-30 wanting to live in France, improve French, and experience family life while providing light childcare — without pursuing formal work or residency.
Visa application fee | 99 EUR |
VLS-TS validation fee | 100 EUR |
Residence permit renewal fee | 150 EUR |
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
Aged between 18 and 30 years old.
Must be a non-EU/EEA national.
Must have a signed Au Pair contract (convention d'accueil de jeune au pair, Cerfa 15973-01) signed by both the au pair and the host family.
Must have a basic knowledge of the French language (A1/A2 level) or secondary school level education or professional qualifications.
Must be hosted by a French family of a different nationality and with whom they are not related.
Must have valid health insurance for the duration of the stay.
Education
high_school or higher
Min. Income
320 EUR/yr
Valid passport (issued within the last 10 years, valid for at least 3 months after intended departure).
Signed Au Pair contract (convention d'accueil de jeune au pair, Cerfa 15973-01).
Long-stay visa application form (CERFA).
Proof of basic French language knowledge (certificate or diploma), secondary school diploma, or professional qualifications.
Three recent passport-sized photographs.
Proof of health insurance.
Motivation letter explaining the purpose of the stay.
Clear criminal record (if required by the specific consulate).
| Long-stay visa application form | — |
| Cerfa 15973-01 Convention de placement jeune au pair (Au Pair Placement Agreement) | Fill online |
| Application Steps | Find host family: Secure au pair placement with French family; Sign agreement: Execute official au p… | france-visas.gouv.fr |
| Fee Breakdown | Visa application fee: 99 EUR; VLS-TS validation fee: 100 EUR; Residence permit renewal fee: 150 EUR | france-visas.gouv.fr |
| Fees | EUR 99 (visa) + EUR 100 (VLS-TS validation) + EUR 150 (residence permit renewal) | france-visas.gouv.fr |
| Forms | Au Pair Visa Application; Au Pair Agreement | france-visas.gouv.fr |
| Forms · 0 · name | Long-stay visa application form | france-visas.gouv.fr |
| Forms · 1 · description | Convention de placement jeune au pair (Au Pair Placement Agreement) | france-visas.gouv.fr |
| Forms · 1 · name | Cerfa 15973-01 | france-visas.gouv.fr |
| Forms · 1 · url | https://france-visas.gouv.fr/documents/d/france-visas/cerfa_15973-01_convention_jeune_au_pair | france-visas.gouv.fr |
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