Au-Pair in Iceland
Be an Au-Pair in Iceland and explore stunning landscapes, active volcanoes, and a unique blend of nature and modern life—perfect for adventure lovers!
Contact usAn Au-Pair in Iceland is the perfect choice for nature-lovers! A country that combines nature with modernity and makes the most of its volcanic territory – this is Iceland. Thanks to its marvelous landscapes and active volcanoes, Iceland is the perfect place for those who want to live an adventure abroad. The country is becoming more and more appealing for young people all over the world who would like to see the amazing nature with their own eyes.
Furthermore, the Au-Pair program offers some benefits which cannot compare to other gap years solutions, for example:
So, what are you waiting for? Read through our information about the program and start you adventure soon!
The Au Pair Program in Iceland can start when it’s best for you. You can either cooperate with a full-service agency or find a family on your own with AuPair.com. In both cases you will need to write your letter to the Host Family and get matching families according to your search criteria. Being on your own, you will get in touch with the families directly on the platform. If you hire a full-service agency, the staff will send you a list with suitable families. Here you will find more information about the program:
1. Application
After sending your application, the agency will get in touch with you to give you more details regarding your stay. Once you have gathered all the documents, the agency will send them to their partner in Iceland.
2. Looking for a Host Family
The partners in Iceland will look for a family for you and send them your application!
3. Placement
If the Host Family is interested, the agency will send you their profile! This way you will be able to organize a video call and get to know each other much better.
4. Visa
If you are not a European Union Citizen, you will need to apply to get the Visa.
5. Departure
Once you have a Host Family you can book the flight to Iceland! The agency will give you the contact information from their partner in the Host Country.
You do not need a visa if you have a passport from any EU country. In any other case, you can apply for the Au-Pair visa to Iceland. The general requirements for the visa are:
Please remember to get a medical, accident and liability insurance to have a safe stay!
“Iceland is a great and impressive country to which I really want to travel again”
“This year taught me a lot about myself. I became much more independent, maybe even more confident and more open to new situations and new people”
For all those who want to discover the world, Au-Pair agencies organize meetings in which you can learn much more about the Au-Pair programs in each country.
To help you plan everything for your Au-Pair stay, agencies also offer workshops in which you will learn more about the daily life of an Au-Pair, get ideas for children games and activities and advice on how to deal with homesickness. You can also share your concerns and doubts with your advisors.
The most important thing is to get in touch with your agency as soon as possible and to find out details regarding visa, insurance and the Au-Pair contract. The earlier you start, the more relaxed will the process be.