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Au Pair Visa

Working Holiday PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

At a Glance

Processing Time

14-28 days

Application Fee

116 EUR

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Not Required

Living in Italy

Cost of Living

11% cheaper than United States

Avg Salary€21,600

Quality of Life

153/200

Full Country Guide

Overview

For cultural exchange involving occasional work and language learning.

The Au Pair visa is a cultural exchange program allowing young individuals to live with an Italian family while attending language classes and performing light household duties. It is not considered a standard employment visa and is intended for short-term cultural enrichment.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

1 year

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Invitation letter from the host family

Proof of enrollment in a language course

Proof of financial means and health insurance

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Invitation letter

Language school enrollment

Proof of insurance

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Cultural immersion
Low barrier to entry

Worth Knowing

Not a formal work visa
Limited duration
No language school enrollment
Inadequate host family support

Application Process

Secure host family

Enroll in language course

Apply for visa

Application Forms

Visti per l'Italia Portal

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