Au pair in Liechtenstein
Official Au Pair in Liechtenstein Program Information
There is no official program to be an au pair in Liechtenstein, however you can still become an au pair in Liechtenstein. See visa information below for requirements for your country of origin.
Au pair in Liechtenstein Mandatory Criteria
Au pairs from the EEA countries need only apply for a residence permit, and this needs to be applied for by your host family no later than two weeks before your arrival from the Ausländer- und Passamt.
Au pairs from all other countries must apply for a visa and then a residence permit and we recommend you contact your local Swiss embassy for further information. Ensure you have a contract in place and proof of enrolment in a language course before applying for a visa and residence permit. Once you have a visa, your host family can apply for a residence permit. The family are obliged to pay for it. This must be done no later than 4 weeks before arriving in Liechtenstein from the Ausländer- und Passamt. Refer http://www.apa.llv.li/ for more information.
Official Au Pair in Liechtenstein Program Information
There is no official program to be an au pair in Liechtenstein, however you can still become an au pair in Liechtenstein. See visa information below for requirements for your country of origin.
Au pair in Liechtenstein Mandatory Criteria
- An au pair in Liechtenstein must be at least 17 years of age
- An au pair in Liechtenstein must attend a German language course and proof of enrolment is required
- The host family and au pair may NOT speak the same mother tongue / first language
- Whilst working, an au pair in Liechtenstein must be at home with at least one parent unless the family is a single parent family
- There must be a signed contract between the au pair and host family
- An au pair in Liechtenstein who is 17 years old will earn CHF 985 per month, (monthly wage of CHF 1705 has CHF 720 deducted for meals and accommodation)
- An au pair in Liechtenstein who is 18 years and older earns CHF 1115 per month (monthly wage of CHF 1835 has CHF 720 deducted for meals and accommodation)
- An au pair in Liechtenstein can work up to a maximum of 30 hours per week
- Free time and holiday arrangements are not specified for an au pair in Liechtenstein. Please discuss with your host family and have this put in your au pair contract or letter of offer. TheBestAupair recommends requesting at least 1 day off per week and this falling on at least 1 Sunday per month
- An au pair in Liechtenstein must have a private bedroom in the family home, be provided 3 meals per day and have free access to the family home
- All travel expenses must be paid for by the au pair unless an agreement is made otherwise *NEVER send money in advance
- Whilst not compulsory, we recommend having basic German language skills to be an au pair in Liechtenstein
- You must enrol in a language course to meet visa / residence permit requirements
- The host family pays for the language course
- An au pair in Liechtenstein can stay a maximum of 12 months
- The host family must make social security payments for the au pair in Liechtenstein and also take out accident insurance for them. Please check with the host family what medical benefits you are covered for
- Please ensure you have comprehensive travel insurance if you wish to travel in addition to your au pair experience
- Au pair in Liechtenstein duties include childcare and light housework
- If you are required to drive as an au pair in Liechtenstein, you will need a full, clean driver's licence
- We recommend obtaining an international driving permit from your home country if your licence is not valid on its own in Liechtenstein
- Discuss with your host family what happens if you have a car accident, who pays, and have your agreements put in the contract
Au pairs from the EEA countries need only apply for a residence permit, and this needs to be applied for by your host family no later than two weeks before your arrival from the Ausländer- und Passamt.
Au pairs from all other countries must apply for a visa and then a residence permit and we recommend you contact your local Swiss embassy for further information. Ensure you have a contract in place and proof of enrolment in a language course before applying for a visa and residence permit. Once you have a visa, your host family can apply for a residence permit. The family are obliged to pay for it. This must be done no later than 4 weeks before arriving in Liechtenstein from the Ausländer- und Passamt. Refer http://www.apa.llv.li/ for more information.
