Do Au Pairs Need a Visa or Work Permit?
Perhaps. Different countries have different regulations as to who is able to work legally as an au pair, nanny, domestic worker or carer and whether you need to apply for a visa to do so. Please check under the Country Information for specific details as to what papers you will need and also be sure to check with the local consulate or Embassy of the country in which you wish to work, travel or study. However, broadly speaking, EU nationals are able to freely travel within other EU member countries and work as an au pair as well as many other types of work whereas there are some restrictions on some of the Eastern European new accession countries (such as Bulgaria and Romania). For countries outside of the EU, but which may be part of the Au Pair Programme, a visa is required. For all other countries, individual regulations apply. The issue of whether you need a visa or not sounds complicated, but as long as you read the information carefully and follow procedure, it is actually very s
