Au Pair/Trainee Caregiver Visa
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Au Pair/Trainee Caregiver Visa

Working Holiday

At a Glance

Processing Time

28-56 days

Application Fee

99 EUR

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Yes

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

Long-stay visa for young people (18-30) caring for children in host families. Cultural exchange program with language learning component.

The au pair visa is for young people who want to live with a host family, care for their children, and improve their French language skills. It is a cultural exchange program with structured working conditions and French language learning requirements.

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Requirements

Financial

Minimum Savings

2,500 EUR

Personal

Education

High School or higher

Language

French

Basic

Eligible Nationalities

This visa is available to citizens of: AR, AU, BR, CA, CL, CO, KR, EC, HK, JP, MX, NZ, PE, TW, UY

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Valid for at least 1 year

Au pair agreement

Signed tri-partite agreement with family

Host family info

Family details and reference

French language proof

A1 or A2 level minimum

Education proof

Secondary school level or professional qualifications

Health insurance

Coverage for duration of stay

Medical certificate

Health examination upon arrival

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Advantages

  • Cultural exchange opportunity
  • Live with host family
  • French language learning included
  • Extendable to 2 years
  • Clear working conditions

Considerations

  • Age restricted (18-30)
  • Caregiver work required
  • No path to residency
  • Limited to family care work
  • Language requirement

Application Process

1

Find host family

Secure au pair placement with French family

2

Sign agreement

Execute official au pair agreement

3

Prove language

Demonstrate basic French knowledge (A1/A2)

4

Apply for visa

Submit at French consulate

5

Provide documents

Au pair agreement, family info, language proof

6

Pay fee

EUR 99 visa fee

7

Await decision

4-8 weeks

8

Validate visa

Online within 3 months of arrival

9

Register with OFII

Declare with immigration office within 3 months

Application Forms

Au Pair Visa Application

Au Pair Agreement

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