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Finding an Au-Pair in Germany: The Guide for Host Families (2026)
Germany has clear au-pair rules: ages 18 to 26, a maximum of 30 hours per week, at least €280 pocket money, and an official standard contract. What host families provide, how the search works, and what applies to au-pairs from outside the EU.
English native speakers as au pair: which countries, which visas? (2026)
Are you looking for an au pair who speaks English with your children? What options are there for au pairs from Ireland, the United Kingdom, the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand — depending on your country, with official sources?
Finding an Au-Pair in the Netherlands: A Guide for Host Families (2026)
How does a family in the Netherlands find an au-pair? Why the application must go through a recognized agency, why €340 pocket money is a maximum, and how you combine your search with an agency.
Finding an Au-Pair in Belgium: The Guide for Host Families (2026)
How does a family in Belgium find an au pair? Rules by region, pocket money (€450 or €750), 20 hours per week, work permit and costs — step by step, with official sources.
Finding an Au-Pair in France: The Guide for Host Families (2026)
France has clear au-pair rules: a minimum pocket money of €320, a maximum of 25 hours per week, and registration with Urssaf. What host families pay, which forms are required, and how to find the right au-pair.
Finding an Au-Pair in Spain: The Guide for Host Families (2026)
Spain does not have its own au-pair program, but the European au-pair agreement has been in force since 1988. What host families pay, which insurance is mandatory, what belongs in the contract, and how you find the right au-pair.
Finding an Au-Pair in Italy: The Guide for Host Families (2026)
Italy does not have its own au-pair program, but the European au-pair agreement applies. What host families pay, what belongs in the contract, what to consider for au-pairs from outside the EU — and how you get to know candidates via video.
From Canada as an au pair to Europe: These countries fit (2026)
From Canada as an au pair to Europe: which countries have their own au pair visa, what rules apply, and where there is no path — thirteen countries, with official sources.
Host Family Obligations in Germany: The Complete Checklist
What must a host family in Germany legally provide an au-pair? Own room, full board, €280 pocket money, insurance and more — the complete checklist.
Au-Pair Contract: What Must Be Included? The Checklist for Host Families and Au-Pairs
Parties, duration, hours, days off, pocket money, room, language course, insurance, duties, and termination: these items belong in every Au-Pair contract. Includes examples from Germany, cross‑country differences, and official templates, as of September 2026.
Au-Pair Language Course: Requirement, Grant & Country Overview 2026
Does the host family have to pay for a language course? In Germany, yes. We explain the mandatory subsidy, its cost, and how the rules look in other countries.
Au-Pair Visa Germany: Step by Step
Everything about the au-pair visa for Germany: who needs a visa, what documents are required, and how the application process works.
Is Au-Pair Stipendium Taxable? Taxes & Deductibility
Does the au pair have to pay tax on their pocket money? And can the host family deduct the expenses? In Germany, the modest pocket money is usually tax‑free — and families can often deduct a portion.
Au-Pair Insurance: What Host Families Must Arrange
Does the host family have to insure the au-pair? In Germany, yes. We explain the three mandatory covers, who pays, what they cost, and what to watch for with US and EU au-pairs.
Insurance, Visa, Contract: The Legal Check for Parents
Before your child becomes an au-pair, three things should be sorted: visa, insurance, and a written contract. This plain-language checklist explains what parents need to watch for.
Au-Pair Working Hours & Days Off: What's Allowed
How many hours may an au-pair work, and how much time off is required? In Germany the rule is: a maximum of 30 hours per week and 6 hours per day. Here's the full overview.