Au pair in Greece
Au pair in Greece
Official Au Pair in Greece Program Information :
There is no official au pair in Greece program, however you can become an au pair in Greece without a resident permit if you are from the EU / EEA / EFTA. They are only required to register with the authorities in Greece. Additional information can be found at: http://www.mfa.gr/en/visas/.
Note: Click here if you want to find a list of countries requiring or not requiring a visa.
To be an au pair in Greece, Non-EU / EEA / EFTA citizens need a resident permit. Au pairs from these countries must contact their local Greek Embassy to see if they qualify for a work permit. You can find a list of Greek embassies here.
Resident permits are very difficult to obtain. They require Government approval, a large deposit, by the au pair or host family. Very few permits are approved. Greece has the lowest approval rate of any resident permit. You need to first obtain a visa to enter Greece then apply for a permit within 30 days of your arrival if you intend to work there longer than 90 days. The process from start to finish, can take up to a year.
Au Pair in Greece Mandatory Criteria
Note: Click here if you want to find a list of countries requiring or not requiring a visa.
Non-EU / EEA / EFTA citizens need a resident permit to work in Greece. Au pairs from these countries must contact their local Greek Embassy to see if they qualify for a work permit. You can find a list of Greek embassies here.
Residents of the USA who want to be an au pair in Greece should visit the Embassy of the United States - Athens, Greece website here for useful information.
Resident permits are very difficult to obtain. They require Government approval, a large deposit, by the au pair or host family. Very few permits are approved. Greece has the lowest approval rate of any resident permit. You need to first obtain a visa to enter Greece then apply for a permit within 30 days of your arrival if you intend to work there longer than 90 days. The process from start to finish, can take up to a year.
To be, or host an au pair in Greece, a very useful document to read is the Handbook for the processing of visa applications and the modification of issued visas. The link to this downloadable document is here.
Official Au Pair in Greece Program Information :
There is no official au pair in Greece program, however you can become an au pair in Greece without a resident permit if you are from the EU / EEA / EFTA. They are only required to register with the authorities in Greece. Additional information can be found at: http://www.mfa.gr/en/visas/.
Note: Click here if you want to find a list of countries requiring or not requiring a visa.
To be an au pair in Greece, Non-EU / EEA / EFTA citizens need a resident permit. Au pairs from these countries must contact their local Greek Embassy to see if they qualify for a work permit. You can find a list of Greek embassies here.
Resident permits are very difficult to obtain. They require Government approval, a large deposit, by the au pair or host family. Very few permits are approved. Greece has the lowest approval rate of any resident permit. You need to first obtain a visa to enter Greece then apply for a permit within 30 days of your arrival if you intend to work there longer than 90 days. The process from start to finish, can take up to a year.
Au Pair in Greece Mandatory Criteria
- To be an au pair in Greece, you must be between 18 and 35 years old
- Non-EU / EEA / EFTA citizens need a resident permit to work as an au pair in Greece, which is very time consuming and difficult to obtain.
- All application documents for the resident permit must be submitted in Greek.
- An au pair in Greece receives 500 euros a month in pocket money. The au pair in Greece can choose to work an additional 5 hours per week and it is paid at 25% higher than their normal wage.
- An au pair in Greece is expected to provide between 35 and 40 hours a week of childcare, light housework and other agreed duties. They are not to exceed 10 hours of work per day.
- An au pair in Greece generally receives one week of paid vacation
- Greek host families generally provide au pairs with one free weekend per month
- TheBestAupair recommends free time and holiday arrangements be clarified with your host family prior to departing your home country and have the arrangements put into your au pair contract
- An au pair in Greece is provided a separate bedroom in the family home, 3 meals per day and have free access to the family home
- The cost of travel and visa is paid by the au pair
- It is recommended that an au pair in Greece speak basic Greek as a minimum
- Attending a language course is not compulsory
- Varies based on visa type and country of origin
- Non EU / EEA / EFTA can stay a maximum of between 3-6 months
- Proof of Travel and Medical insurance is required to obtain the visa (Family members of EU and Swiss citizens are exempt). The minimum coverage must be EUR 30 000.
- This insurance is to be paid by the au pair
- The duties of an au pair in Greece will vary from family to family. Some families will require only childcare, however we have found that most families will require childcare, light housework and other duties
- Please clarify your job duties with your host family and have it put in writing in your contract
- If you are required to drive as an au pair in Greece, you will need a full, valid driver's licence
- TheBestAupair recommends obtaining an international driving permit from your home country if your licence is not valid on its own in Greece
- Discuss with your host family what happens if you have a car accident, who pays, and have your agreements put in the contract
Note: Click here if you want to find a list of countries requiring or not requiring a visa.
Non-EU / EEA / EFTA citizens need a resident permit to work in Greece. Au pairs from these countries must contact their local Greek Embassy to see if they qualify for a work permit. You can find a list of Greek embassies here.
Residents of the USA who want to be an au pair in Greece should visit the Embassy of the United States - Athens, Greece website here for useful information.
Resident permits are very difficult to obtain. They require Government approval, a large deposit, by the au pair or host family. Very few permits are approved. Greece has the lowest approval rate of any resident permit. You need to first obtain a visa to enter Greece then apply for a permit within 30 days of your arrival if you intend to work there longer than 90 days. The process from start to finish, can take up to a year.
To be, or host an au pair in Greece, a very useful document to read is the Handbook for the processing of visa applications and the modification of issued visas. The link to this downloadable document is here.
