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Au-Pair in the Netherlands

Being an Au-Pair in the Netherlands can become the best experience of your life! Enjoy a year in a land of open culture, tulips and bikes. This country offers you appealing cities like Amsterdam, Groningen and Maastricht. And on the coast, you can even swim in the sea and enjoy the beach!  As an Au-Pair in the Netherlands, you will be able to live in the heart of Europe, improve your English and learn Dutch!

Do you want to find out about the benefits as an Au-Pair? Let us tell you a few:

  • Dive into the culture with a Dutch Host Family
  • Improve your language skills with native speakers
  • Save money since you do not have to pay for accommodation and full board
  • Gain experience in childcare and add a new point to your CV
  • Get more independent living abroad

Sounds appealing? Great! Then go on and find out about the requirements, the application for the program.

Facts about the Au-Pair program in the Netherlands

  • Facts
  • Requirements
  • Program
  • Visa and Insurance
  • Age: 18-26 years
  • Length of stay: 3 – 12 months
  • Working hours: 30 hours per week. You can work up to 8 hours per day.
  • Holiday: 2 days off per week. In a 12-month stay Au-Pairs also get 2 weeks of paid holiday.
  • Traveling expenses: Covered by the Au-Pairs
  • Insurance: You can apply for the European Health Insurance Card. If you have any other nationality, you will need private insurance. The cost is normally covered by the family.
  • Pocket money: Normally 300 – 350 € per month
  • Visa requirements: If you come from an EU member country you do not need a visa. If you have another nationality, you need to apply for a visa with the help of an agency.
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  • Age: 18 – 26
  • Single and with no children of your own
  • Experience in childcare
  • Language: advanced English and basic Dutch
  • Driving license: not mandatory (but it’s always an advantage)
  • Insurance and medically fit
  • Non Smoker
  • Duration of the stay: at least 6 months, ideal 9-12 months
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1. Application
Send your application and wait for the agency to contact you with more details. Once you have gathered all the documents, the agency will send your profile to their partner and start the search for a Host Family.

2. Looking for a Host Family
Partner Agencies in the Netherlands will look for a family for you and send them your profile! Make sure to have a great one!

3. Placement
If the Host Family is interested, the agency will send you their application. Afterwards, you can plan a video call to get to know each other. If you reach an agreement, your adventure can start!

4. Visa

Remember to apply for the Dutch visa in your country. You can contact your agency or the Dutch Embassy for more information.

5. Departure

Once you have a Host Family and the visa has been approved, it’s time to get everything ready for your trip.  The agency will give you the contact information from their partner in the Netherlands and also give you some advice about the stay.

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Visa

If you are from any European Union Member country you will be able to travel to the Netherlands without a visa. However, all other nationalities need an Au-Pair visa.

You will need to apply for the visa in your home country. This permit can only be approved if it is done with the help of one of the recognized agencies. They will send you all the important details and guide you through the application process up to your residence permit in the Netherlands.

Insurance

If you are a citizen of the European Union, you can get the European Health insurance card which will grant you access to medical services in the Netherlands. If you come from another country, please apply for private insurance. A good option might be  PROTRIP-WORLD.

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Testimonial

“I learnt so much during this time and lived so many cool experiences. I also met people from all over the world and found a second home!”

– Sonja, Au-Pair in the Netherlands

“I had a great typical Host Family in which I felt much more like a family member as an employee”

– Julia, Au-Pair in the Netherlands

Au-Pair Workshops

Au-Pair agencies organize free information meetings in which you can find out more about the Au-Pair program and this amazing chance to live abroad.

Additionally, agencies also offer workshops in which you will learn more about the duties and the daily life of an Au-Pair in the Netherlands. They also share advice on how to deal with homesickness and adapt to the Dutch lifestyle.  Of course, you can also share your concerns and doubts with your advisors. Moreover, this is the perfect place to find friends who also would like to work abroad!

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