Au pair in Sweden

Au pair must be between the ages of 18-30.

EU/EEA nationals do not need a residence permit if they will be an au pair in Sweden for less than 3 months. If they will stay more than 3 months, they need a residence permit and can apply for it after arriving in Sweden.

If you are a citizen of a country which is not a member of the European Union and wish to work as an au pair in Sweden you must have a work permit sticker attached to your passport before entering the country.

Following documents must be submitted:

1. 2 copies of Application by Au Pair (form #131011), completed, signed and dated

Click here for the au pair form

2. National passport or other travel document

3. Original US Alien Registration Card or other valid resident visa (type A, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, O or R)

4. 2 passport photos, color or black/white

5. 2 copies of employment offer from the host family including (1) no more than 25 hours/week of house work, (2) Swedish language studies during a significant portion of the remaining time (an acceptance letter from the school must be included with the application), (3) room and board, and (4) a minimum monthly salary of 3,500 SEK

6. Application fee and return postage in the form of one money order or certified bank check, payable to Consulate General of Sweden – personal checks will be returned