Au-Pair in Sweden
Au-Pair in Sweden
An Au-Pair in Sweden is the dream of many young women and men. The country is known for its beautiful landscapes, incredible summers and friendly people. For these reasons, Sweden has become a popular Au-Pair destination over the last years. This experience will not only help you learn a new language but also explore Scandinavia. Known for its high quality of life, Sweden is without a doubt a great place to experience a year abroad. But there are even more reasons to become an Au-Pair in Sweden:
- Swedes are known for their excellent English skills - you can get some practice with them
- Of course Sweden is the best place to improve your Swedish skills - talk to natives
- In case you are interested in the Nordic languages, Sweden is in general the right option for you, as Swedish combines parts of Danish and Norwegian
- As an Au-Pair, you will get paid by the Host Family in exchange for your help in childcare
- You get free accommodation and full board by the family since you are considered to be an additional family member
Au-Pair in Sweden: Facts and info
Age: 18-30- Length of stay: 1-12 months
- Working hours: 25 hours per week
- Holiday: You are entitled to 4 weeks holidays (during a 12 month stay).
- Traveling expenses: You have to pay for your own travel expenses.
- Insurance: If you come from a EU-country member you can process the European Health Insurance Card. In case you are not a permanent resident from any EU-country, the Host Family will need to get an insurance for you.
- Pocket money: 3.500 SEK per month
- Visa requirements: If you come from any EU member country, you do not need a visa. In case you are from another country, you will need to get a visa in your country of residence.
Age: are 18-30 years old- Single and with no children of your own
- Do not have any health problems
- Like to work with kids and have experience in babysitting
- Language: can speak at least a little bit of Swedish and are willing to attend a language course
- Drivers license
- Meet all the visa requirements
- Stay: at least 10 months
In general you can decide if you would like to start your Au-Pair experience in cooperation with a full-service agency or whether you want to find a Host Family on your own. If the last case applies, you can register with an online matching platform like AuPair.com, create a profile and find a list of matching Host Families. In the next step you can send them a message and let them know that you are interested. After having a video call both sides can decide if they want to work together or continue their search. Below you can find the steps of the application with an agency.
1. Application
Send your application to the agency and wait for their confirmation. Once you have gathered all the documents, they will send your profile to their partner in Sweden to start the search for your future family!
2. Looking for a Host Family
The Swedish partners will look for a Host Family for you and send them your application! Remember to make it appealing to them!
3. Placement
If the Host Family is interested in your profile, the agency will send you their profile, too! Plan a video call and reach an agreement!
4. Visa
You will need a visa? Then make sure to apply before it's too late!
5. Departure
Book the flight and pack your bags! Get ready for a year in Scandinavia.
If you do not hold a passport from any EU country, you will need to apply for a visa to Sweden to have the Au-Pair experience.
You can apply for the visa at the Swedish embassy in your country of residence. In addition to the general requirements, you need to meet the following criteria:
- Certificate of enrollment in a language course in Sweden
- A written invitation from the Host Family. This letter must include all the details of your stay.
- To apply for the visa, you have to submit the application form number 131011, which you can download from the Swedish Embassy website in your country. You also need to make an appointment during which your fingerprints are taken. Other documentation needed for the process are your passport with copies and the invoice of the application.
- Please contact the Swedish embassy in your country for more information. As an Au-Pair from EU and EFTA, keep in mind that you still need a valid passport or ID to register once in Sweden.
If you are a citizen of the European Union you can get the European Health insurance card which will grant you access to medical attention. In case you have a different nationality, please apply for a private insurance. A good option might be PROTRIP-WORLD.
Testimonials
“I could discover Sweden with its culture, traditions and friendly people. Moreover I improved my English and learnt Swedish” – Julia, Au-Pair in Sweden
“I got to experience how life is outside of my world and realized how easy it is to win the love of people when you make the right thing. I can just recommend to live the Au-Pair experience!” Leonie, Au-Pair in Sweden
Au-Pair Workshops
Many Au-Pair agencies organize information meetings to give you more details about the program and living abroad.
Some of them also organize workshops in which you will get tips for your stay, ideas for children games and also an insight on the responsibilities and daily life of an Au-Pair in Sweden. You can also contact the advisors and ask them all your doubts! Furthermore, such an event is the ideal opportunity to find friends who would like to pursue the same adventure like you.
