IMPORTANT: Visa requirements for au pairs and nannies DO change from time to time for every country. Also, visas are subject to personal circumstances.
It is your responsibility to check all the latest information on
official government websites of the country of your interest.
An au pair is not classed as a worker or an employee if they’re on a cultural exchange programme. Some of the conditions: age between 18 – 30, au pairs are allowed time to study and can practise their English with the host family. They live and eat with the family, have their own room, and they are doing childcare- and housework in exchange for accommodation, food and pocket money. Full list:https://www.gov.uk/au-pairs-employment-law/au-pairs
The UK has exited the European Union, therefore certain rules are expected to change. Please always check the latest information on the official government website! EU and European Economic Area (EEA) citizens from all the EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland : currently no visa required if you have a passport from an EEA country. You have the right of free movement and residence in the UK (source Home Office). This means you can be au pair or nanny without any restrictions on age, pocket money, duration of stay etc. More info:www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration – For au pairs and nannies from Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Japan, Republic of Korea, Taiwan and Monaco and British citizens of the overseas territories or British nationals living overseas: Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme. – For au pairs from Commonwealth countries: Ancestry Visa. – For au pairs from all nationalities: General student visa Tier4.
Please follow the changes that are expected due to Brexit! EU and EEA citizens plus Switzerland: no visa is necessary currently. The UK Au Pair scheme comes under Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme. Nationals from the following countries are eligible to apply for visas under the scheme: Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Taiwan, Republic of Korea, Hong Kong. Other countries: see under the Visa types for au pairs title.
– Invitation letter from host family to au pair, stating all details and conditions of the au pair / nanny job (dates and duration, working hours, salary, insurance, duties & responsibilities of both parties etc) – Signed contract / agreement between host family and au pair – Adequate visa application forms and fees etc This is a general summary abut visas, check the specifics on the official government website.
Don’t forget to check the latest government information on Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The United Kingdom has exited the European Union. For a considerable time period no or minimal changes are expected from the current arrangements. However, it is important that you keep yourself informed if you would like to be an au pair or nanny in the UK.
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