Experience life abroad from the inside, stay with a host family, feel at home in a new culture, and build confidence while exploring a new country. Learn the local language, make unforgettable memories, and get support from our team whenever you need it.
Free accommodation, meals & pocket money
Learn Italian & meet other au pairs
Up to 50% of your flight is paid
As an au pair in Italy, you’ll become part of a family environment filled with warmth, conversation, and strong traditions. Children are often energetic and expressive, and family life is centred around meaningful time together.
Your days may include school routines, activities in the community, and shared meals that bring everyone together.
Living with an Italian family lets you experience the culture from the inside: its rhythm, values, and the importance placed on relationships 🍝🇮🇹
In Italy, au pairs typically receive pocket money of €250-300 per month. This is the recommended amount according to Italian au pair regulations.
Keep in mind that as an au pair in Italy, you’ll also receive:
Read more about pocket money payments here.
The usual arrangement is 25–30 hours per week, with a maximum of about 5 hours per day. You get at least one full day off per week, and paid holiday applies if they stay for several months (e.g., 2–4 weeks for a 12-month stay).
An au pair in Italy mainly helps with childcare (school pick-ups, playing, babysitting, homework support) and light household duties (tidying children’s rooms, setting the table, simple meal preparation). Heavy cleaning, gardening, or caring for elderly relatives is not allowed.
A written au pair contract is required in Italy. It should outline working hours, duties, pocket money, holiday, insurance, and the length of stay. This contract is also necessary for visa or residence permit applications.
Age Requirements:
Visa Requirements:
EU citizens:
Non-EU citizens:
Additional Requirements:
You can use online platforms or au pair agencies. Agencies can be very helpful with contracts, insurance, and ensuring the au pair meets visa requirements. At Nina.care, we help you find your host family and provide additional support after a match.
If issues arise, you should first try direct communication. If the situation cannot be resolved, the agreement can be ended with reasonable notice (commonly 2 weeks). Agencies can step in to mediate and help arrange a replacement if needed.
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The weekly schedule is a valuable guide to help you understand your tasks and responsibilities throughout the week. While it provides structure, it isn’t fixed.
With clear, timely communication, it can be adjusted whenever you or your host family have any changes or commitments.
Having a schedule not only sets expectations but also helps prevent misunderstandings. From our experience, many challenges arise simply because no plan was put in place.
That’s why we offer this template, to support smooth communication and a positive experience between you and your host family.
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