Au pair in Norway - rules and requirements

Norway is a country of green forests and mountains, primeval glaciers, noisy and cool waterfalls, rivers, lakes, beautiful fjords and white nights.
As an au pair in Norway, you can experience beautiful nature, Norwegian history and culture while improving your language skills and meeting new friends.

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

Requirements for au pairs in Norway

18-30 years old

Can't be married and have children

Good knowledge of English or Norwegian language

Be able to pay for travel expenses (EU/EEA or Switzerland)

More info about Au pair permit at The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI).

Requirements for host families in Norway

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 5900 NOK / month

Au pair duties cannot exceed 5 hours / day and 30 hours / week

Au pair stay: 24 month

Can afford to cover the application fee (non-EU)

Be a Norwegian speaking family and willing to be part of a cultural exchange

Be a different nationality than the au pair's nationality