Au pair abroad

Being an au pair is a cultural exchange, and you live with a local host family for a pre-agreed period, and enter "on an equal terms" with the rest of the family.

As an au pair, you help look after children and perform household duties. You receive pocket money, as well as free board and lodging. At the same time, on days off and during holidays you have the opportunity to explore other parts of the country than the one you live in.

It is a unique opportunity to both improve your language skills, make friendships and experiences for life, and expand your horizons. You learn to stand on your own two feet, and take a lot of enriching experiences home with you in your backpack.

When you travel as an au pair with Aupairagent, you can be sure that we have your well-being and interests in mind. We prepare you carefully for your au pair stay, and you can always contact us with questions or the like. The cooperation with other global au pair agencies is your guarantee of ending up in a good host family with good conditions.

Going abroad and experiencing a different culture, being part of a local family and having a cultural exchange will create memories for life. Many of our applicants have a desire to explore, broaden their horizons and mature. That is what a cultural exchange experience is all about. Investing in yourself, being part of a family in the current country, and helping them in their busy everyday life is a mutual benefit for both parties. Many families invest a lot in the process and financially and are ready to invest in you and opening their private home for you in a period from 12-24 months. Are you ready to apply?

Your choice and your chance.

For non EU au pairs inside the EU

Processing time approx. 3 months from all paperwork is completed, regardless of location.

Procedure:

Fill out the online application and confirm procedure and terms
We handle applications in line, our facilitator HR agent will reply and send you a describtion of procedure
Application approval by our agent (application fee/ start up fee 500,- DKR)
When we have received all required documents from you there will be a scheduled interview
Interview/ communication with agent in Philippines
Interview agent in Denmark
Family introduction until match
Contract signing
We guide you through the whole process from beginning till Visa approval.
Memory book to get to know each other better before arrival
Aupairagent.dk Academy course before departure
Handbook to read together upon arrival (IMPORTANT information)
Welcome Teams meeting
Contact to our agents during the period of time you have a cultural exchange.
Access to private Facebook group for our au pairs, social media fun and competitions
Annually events together with your host family (BBQ event and Iceskating event)

We cannot say how long it takes for us to find a host family, as it varies. (No refund if au pair is not approved by the authorities)

For non EU au pairs outside of the EU

Processing time approx. 3 months from all paperwork is completed, regardless of location.

Procedure:

Fill out the online application and confirm procedure and terms
We handle applications in line, our facilitator HR agent will reply and send you a describtion of procedure
Application approval by our agent (application fee/ start up fee 1.500,- DKR)
Aupairagent.dk Academy Introduction course 500,- DKR
When we have received all required documents from you there will be a scheduled interview
Interview/ communication with agent in Philippines
Interview agent in Denmark
Family introduction until match
Contract signing
Match fee 2.000,- DKR when contract is signed
We guide you through the whole process from beginning till Visa approval.
Memory book to get to know each other better before arrival
Aupairagent.dk Academy course before departure
Deposit 3.000,- DKR to be paid before arrival and paid back when contract is finished
Handbook to read together upon arrival (IMPORTANT information)
Welcome Teams meeting
Contact to our agents during the period of time you have a cultural exchange.
Access to private Facebook group for our au pairs, social media fun and competitions
Annually events together with your host family (BBQ event and Iceskating event)

We cannot say how long it takes for us to find a host family, as it varies. (No refund if au pair is not approved by the authorities)

For european au pairs

Processing time approx. 1 months from all paperwork is completed, regardless of location. (No fees if from collaborating agency)

Procedure:

Fill out the online application and confirm procedure and terms
We handle applications in line, our facilitator HR agent will reply and send you a describtion of procedure
Application approval by our agent (application fee/ start up fee 2.000,- DKK)
When we have received all required documents from you there will be a scheduled interview
Interview/ communication with agent in Philippines
Interview agent in Denmark
Family introduction until match
Contract signing
Match fee 2.000.- DKK when contract is signed
We guide you through the whole process from beginning till arrival.
Memory book to get to know each other better before arrival
Aupairagent.dk Academy course before departure
Handbook to read together upon arrival (IMPORTANT information)
Welcome Teams meeting
Contact to our agents during the period of time you have a cultural exchange.
Access to private Facebook group for our au pairs, social media fun and competitions
Annually events together with your host family (BBQ event and Iceskating event)

We cannot say how long it takes for us to find a host family, as it varies. (No refund if au pair is not approved by the authorities)

Au pair in Australia

For certain nationalities it is possible to go abroad as au pair to Australia. Please ask us if your nationality is possible before you start filling out.

Australia is a beautiful country Downunder and it offers a lot of great adventure as an au pair.

Applicationfee is 2.500,- DKK / 3.500,- DKR when Visa is approved (+ fee to the australian agency)

Fill out your application here (NON EUROPEAN CITIZENS CANNOT APPLY)

Au pair in USA

Au pair in the USA

Please note that an au pair stay in the USA is min. 12 months (and can be extended by another year) And please note that not all nationalities are approved, so please send us an email asking about the approval og your nationality before you start applying:

Applicationfee 2.500,- DKK/ After Visa approval Matchfee 3.500,- DKK

Extra costs: VIsa & SEVIS fee

Check out more about the requirements here:

Au pairs must have min 6 moths or 300 hours of experience in caring for children over 2 years old to qualify for the program. The experience can be babysitting, working at a school /kindergarten, previous au pair experience or similar. All experience must be documented when applying by 2 Childcare references (not family members).

Character reference from someone who knows you well and can tell what kind of person you are (not family members).

Good English skills (min. B1 level)

Drivers license for a passenger car

Completed High School education (12. grade)

You must be able to be an au pair in the USA for a period of at lease 12 months.

The references must include a list of age, number of children you have looked after as well as year/date and specific tasks you have had.

What does the host family pay:

The host family in the USA pays the following:

Airfare (to New York- USA) first destination for 3 days on an introductory course/ training together with other au pairs. Then onwards with domestic flight to the family.

Insurance (USA)

Pocket money (rates varies depending on destination and program)

Food and lodging

Contact us for more information about your experience and number of hours. Then we will guide you in the application to become an au pair in the USA.

You can apply here (NON EUROPEAN CITIZENS CANNOT APPLY)

Freja: Au pair in San Diego, USA

"The weather is absolutely fantastic most of the time here, and it is enjoyed to the fullest. San Diego has an average of 250 days of sunshine per year, which is a great thing to be happy about. Even when the sun is not shining, it is still warm, so there is plenty of time for outdoor activities. One of the activities I have especially fallen in love with is hiking. There are so many fantastic opportunities around San Diego and California. This has led to a trip to Death Valley, Potato Chip Rock, Torrey Pines and a lot of other hike trails around California and Hawaii. I meet up with other au pairs once a month. It is incredibly nice to meet people who are in the same situation as me, and it leads to so many new acquaintances.
It is so wonderful to be an au pair in USA and to be a part of a hostfamily that takes you under the wing and introduces you to all the American traditions, and you get to share Danish traditions with them. You get the best of both countries. You get so many new memories and experiences that you wouldn't normally have back home in Denmark."

Victoria: Au pair in Australia:

"I am having a fantastic time as an au pair in Australia. I have experienced everything from art exhibitions, one of the most beautiful libraries I have ever seen, to an Australian rules football match and The Outback, where I have seen kangaroos, learned how to harvest cotton – and much more. On top of all these experiences, I have made friends for life and been part of the most amazing family. This trip has been absolutely unforgettable so far, so I can definitely recommend traveling the world as an au pair!"

Rikke: Au pair in the Rocky Mountains, Canada:

"I had an exciting experience as an au pair in Canada. I experienced magnificent nature, and was part of a wonderful family. When I needed to turn some things around with Karina from aupairagent.dk, she was always available, and it was nice to have that support even though I was far away. I made a good friend and have improved my English to a great extent. It was definitely a cultural experience has been fun. Canada has a magnificent nature, and I lived in the Rocky Mountains, and got to both kayak and hike. I have had an experience of a lifetime."