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In Denmark, au pairs receive at least 5500 DKK per month in pocket money (set by the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration – SIRI). As a host family you must also provide free room and board, pay for insurance, and cover the au pair’s travel expenses to and from Denmark. In addition, families pay an application fee to SIRI.
An au pair may help with light household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, and childcare. They cannot work full-time as a nanny, do heavy physical work, or take over responsibilities that go beyond the scope of cultural exchange.
By law, an au pair may work up to 30 hours per week (no more than 6 hours per day). They must have at least one full day off per week, and at least one Sunday per month must be free.
Yes. The official au pair contract is mandatory in Denmark and must be approved by SIRI. It defines duties, hours, pocket money, holidays, and house rules.
Most families connect with au pairs via online platforms or agencies. The official contract and residence permit application must always be submitted to SIRI.
If issues arise, communication is key. Either party can terminate the contract with notice. Families must notify SIRI of any changes, and the au pair may apply for a new family within a short timeframe.
An au pair is considered a cultural guest, not an employee. They should join family meals and activities and be treated as a temporary family member while they learn about Danish culture and traditions.
At Nina.care, we take great care in selecting au pair candidates who truly fit your family. Our au pairs go through:
✨ A full interview to assess motivation and experience.
✨ English language test
✨ Medical and criminal record checks.
✨ Reference checks from previous host families.
We also save videos from au pair interviews, which you can watch in the au pair’s profile — giving you a clear impression of the candidate before even speaking with them.
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After trying daycares and nannies without finding the right match, May’s family discovered the au pair option – and never looked back. It brought them the flexibility, trust, and connection they were searching for.
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We’re a community built on trust and real experience.
✨ Family-run by sisters Lyla & Jasmijn
✨ Former Au pairs on our team—understanding both Au pairs and families
✨ Trusted by 800+ families in 2024
✨ 1,000+ Au pair applications weekly
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