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Au Pair — Residence Permit for Au Pair
VisasNetherlandsAu Pair — Residence Permit for Au Pair
NetherlandsNetherlands•Europe
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Au Pair — Residence Permit for Au Pair

Working Holiday Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

1-90 days

Application Fee

423 EUR

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

Remote Work

Not Required

Official Information
Netherlands flag

Living in Netherlands

Cost of Living
7% more than United States
Avg Salary€44,400
Quality of Life
214/200
Full Country Guide

Overview

The Netherlands au pair residence permit is a cultural exchange visa for non-EU nationals aged 18 to 25 who want to live with a Dutch host family. Only an IND-recognized au pair agency can apply on the au pair's behalf, and the host family must be registered in the BRP and meet minimum income thresholds.

The permit lasts up to 12 months and is not renewable. Au pairs assist with light household duties and childcare for a maximum of 30 hours per week, and must receive pocket money and a private room. The application fee is €423, paid by the agency. Applicants must be unmarried and have no children.

This visa is ideal for single, childless young adults outside the EU seeking a cultural immersion experience in the Netherlands through a structured, time-limited exchange.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant1 year

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must be between 18 and 25 years old at the time of application.

Must be unmarried and have no children or foster children.

Must live with a host family in the Netherlands that is registered in the BRP.

Host family must consist of at least two people.

Host family must meet specific income requirements.

Must not have previously held a residence permit for exchange purposes in the Netherlands.

Must have never worked for the host family before, either in the Netherlands or abroad.

Must participate in a cultural exchange program through a recognized au pair agency.

Must sign a contract with the host family for light household duties (max 30 hours/week).

Must have a valid passport.

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Signed au pair contract

Single status declaration

Statement of non-parenthood

Proof of health insurance

Legalized and translated birth certificate (for BRP registration)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Cultural exchange opportunity
  • Living with a local family

Worth Knowing

  • Non-renewable
  • Strict age and status limits

Application Process

1

Agency submits application

2

Await IND decision

3

Collect permit

Application Forms

7502—
7502
Application for the purpose of residence of 'exchange - au pair'
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7502Fill online

Verified Claims (25)

Last verified May 31, 2026
Application StepsAgency submits application; Await IND decision; Collect permitind.nl
Dependent Visanoneind.nl
Fee BreakdownApplication fee: 423 EURind.nl
FeesEUR 423ind.nl
Forms—ind.nl
Forms · 7502 · descriptionApplication for the purpose of residence of 'exchange - au pair'ind.nl
Forms · 7502 · name7502ind.nl
Forms · 7502 · urlhttps://ind.nl/en/forms/7502.pdfind.nl

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