Au pair in France
Au pair in France
Official Au Pair in France Program Information:
There is no official program to be an au pair in France, however provided you meet certain requirements, you can become an au pair in France. Citizens of EFTA countries are able to work in France without restriction.
Non-EFTA citizens, must obtain a work visa or permit to work as au pair in France.
France currently has working holiday agreements with Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Argentina and Taiwan, allowing applicants to work and use their pocket money to fund their travel around France.
Official Au pair in France Contracts
EU nationals have up to 3 months to apply for a "Carte de séjour de ressortissant de l'Union Européenne" (EU resident permit) at the "Prefecture" or "Commissariat de Police" (Police Station) of your place of residence. The "Carte de séjour" will be granted upon production of a valid passport and proof of enrolment in French classes. Your work permit is obtained from the DIRECCTE. (http://direccte.gouv.fr/)
The host family is required to register you with the URSSAF (French Social Security System) as a "Stagiaire Aide Familial" within 8 days of your arrival. You will be registered with CPAM for medical insurance, including pregnancy and accident insurance. The host family pays for the contributions to the URSSAF and CPAM.
For non-EFTA nationals, your visa must be applied for outside France. An au pair in France visa (long stay visa) is valid for up to 12-months. Apply at least 6 months prior to your planned departure date. Processing time can take up to 16 weeks. You will need a contract with the host family and proof of enrolment in a language course. Apply at your local French Embassy or Consulate for the au pair in France visa.
When your visa is issued, you will be allowed to enter France. The host family is required to register you with the URSSAF (French Social Security System) as a "Stagiaire Aide Familial" within 8 days of your arrival. You will be registered with CPAM for medical insurance, including pregnancy and accident insurance. The host family pays for the contributions to the URSSAF and CPAM.
Please be aware you will need to travel to your local French Embassy or Consulate for biometric finger printing and to have your photo taken.
If you enter France on a Working Holiday Visa, you are not entitled to all the insurance benefits of an au pair visa. You must have your own insurance that covers medical, accident, liability and general travel insurance. Language classes are not compulsory on the WH visa. Working Holiday Visas can take up to 4 weeks for processing, so apply 4 months before departure. Contact your local French Embassy or Consulate on how to apply for this visa.
Please contact your local French Embassy or Consulate to ensure you meet all the necessary requirements to be an au pair in France and for further information
Official Au Pair in France Program Information:
There is no official program to be an au pair in France, however provided you meet certain requirements, you can become an au pair in France. Citizens of EFTA countries are able to work in France without restriction.
Non-EFTA citizens, must obtain a work visa or permit to work as au pair in France.
France currently has working holiday agreements with Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Argentina and Taiwan, allowing applicants to work and use their pocket money to fund their travel around France.
Official Au pair in France Contracts
- Au pair in France - Contract in French (recommended)
- Au pair in France - Contract in English (translated by Google Translate)
- To be an au pair in France, you must be between 18-30 years old
- Have a basic knowledge of French
- Be neither married nor have dependent children
- Have completed the equivalent of the French High School leaving certificate or be a tertiary student in your home country
- Have sufficient funds to support your travel
- Participate in French language classes during your stay (not compulsory for working holiday makers)
- For non-EFTA nationals, not have participated in a previous working holiday program
- Have a contract between the host family and au pair
- An au pair in France is paid 250-300 Euros per month as a general rule
- A Monthly bus pass to attend a language course
- An au pair in France works 5 hours per day, 30-35 hours per week with one day off per week, including 1 Sunday per month
- An au pair in France can ask for 3-4 weeks unpaid holidays for a 12 month stay which should be put into the contract
- For shorter stays, time off for holidays is to be negotiated
- An au pair in France is provided with a separate bedroom in the family home and all meals
- The au pair must pay for all travel costs
- An au pair in France requires basic French at a minimum, fluent English speakers are often required
- An au pair in France is required to enrol and participate in language classes at their own expense
- An au pair in France can stay 3-12 months on an au pair visa (long stay visa) with option to extend a further 6 months with same host family
- An au pair in France can stay up to 12 months on a working holiday visa
- The host family is required to pay accident and medical insurance via the CPAM. This insurance also covers pregnancy (not applicable for working holiday makers)
- Talk to your host family about liability insurance, they may be able to organise this for you. If not, you must organise it
- If you intend to travel during your time in France, TheBestAupair recommends having your own comprehensive insurance that covers medical, accident, travel and general liability
- Au pair in France duties include child care and light housework
- Before departing your home country, check if your driver's licence is valid in France. We recommend obtaining an International Driving Permit prior to departing. Most French cars are stick shift. Further information can be found at the French Road Safety Authority (http://www.securite-routiere.gouv.fr/article.php3?id_article=3125). Please discuss all driving arrangements with the host family prior to arriving in France.
EU nationals have up to 3 months to apply for a "Carte de séjour de ressortissant de l'Union Européenne" (EU resident permit) at the "Prefecture" or "Commissariat de Police" (Police Station) of your place of residence. The "Carte de séjour" will be granted upon production of a valid passport and proof of enrolment in French classes. Your work permit is obtained from the DIRECCTE. (http://direccte.gouv.fr/)
The host family is required to register you with the URSSAF (French Social Security System) as a "Stagiaire Aide Familial" within 8 days of your arrival. You will be registered with CPAM for medical insurance, including pregnancy and accident insurance. The host family pays for the contributions to the URSSAF and CPAM.
For non-EFTA nationals, your visa must be applied for outside France. An au pair in France visa (long stay visa) is valid for up to 12-months. Apply at least 6 months prior to your planned departure date. Processing time can take up to 16 weeks. You will need a contract with the host family and proof of enrolment in a language course. Apply at your local French Embassy or Consulate for the au pair in France visa.
When your visa is issued, you will be allowed to enter France. The host family is required to register you with the URSSAF (French Social Security System) as a "Stagiaire Aide Familial" within 8 days of your arrival. You will be registered with CPAM for medical insurance, including pregnancy and accident insurance. The host family pays for the contributions to the URSSAF and CPAM.
Please be aware you will need to travel to your local French Embassy or Consulate for biometric finger printing and to have your photo taken.
If you enter France on a Working Holiday Visa, you are not entitled to all the insurance benefits of an au pair visa. You must have your own insurance that covers medical, accident, liability and general travel insurance. Language classes are not compulsory on the WH visa. Working Holiday Visas can take up to 4 weeks for processing, so apply 4 months before departure. Contact your local French Embassy or Consulate on how to apply for this visa.
Please contact your local French Embassy or Consulate to ensure you meet all the necessary requirements to be an au pair in France and for further information
