Au pair in Austria

Austria attracts with its rich cultural heritage, the majestic architecture of Vienna and Salzburg, stunning natural landscapes and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Being an Au Pair in Austria is to live in the center of Europe, experience rich history and culture while improving your language skills and meeting new friends.

Below are the basic requirements for au pair program in Austria. For more detailed information please follow the links on the page or visit the official Immigration Service website.

Conditions for the Au Pair

18-27 year old (non-EU) or 18-28 years old (EU)

Can't be married and have children

Basic knowledge of German language (with proof of knowledge)

Be able to pay for travel expenses

Must apply through an authorized job agency

Was not previously listed as au pair in Austria for longer than a year in the last five years

Visa For citizens of non-EU countries For citizens of EU and EFTA countries Must apply for a residence permit "Aufenthaltsbewilligung – Sonderfälle unselbstständiger Erwerbstätiger" for the whole duration of the au pair contract Do not need a residence permit. However, au pair must apply for a registration certificate no later than three months after the start of stay at the local Foreigners Office "Fremdenbehörde"

Conditions for the Host Family

Have at least one child under the age of 18

Provide au pair with own bedroom and all meals

Provide au pair with pocket money from 438.05 EUR / month

Au pair duties cannot exceed 18 hours / week

Au pair stay must not be longer than 6-12 months

Be a German speaking family and willing to participate in cultural exchange

May not have family ties with the au pair

Be a different nationality than the Au Pair's nationality

Must notify the appropriate Job Service Centre "Arbeitsmarktservice Österreich" of this employment two weeks prior to au pair start.

Relevant links

Help.gv.at - Internet platform on an inter-administrative level which provides information on all interactions with Austrian authorities and permits the electronic processing of some of these procedures (interface between authorities and citizens)
Au Pair information - Limited leave to remain for au pairs "special cases of dependent employment" for au pairs "Aufenthaltsbewilligung "Sonderfälle unselbständige Erwerbstätigkeit" für Au-Pair-Kräfte)"
Information about residence permit for au pairs in Austria - Vienna City Administration