France•EuropeAu Pair/Trainee Caregiver Visa
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
Find host family
Secure au pair placement with French family
Sign agreement
Execute official au pair agreement
Prove language
Demonstrate basic French knowledge (A1/A2)
Apply for visa
Submit at French consulate
Provide documents
Au pair agreement, family info, language proof
Pay fee
EUR 99 visa fee
Await decision
4-8 weeks
Validate visa
Online within 3 months of arrival
Register with OFII
Declare with immigration office within 3 months
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