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 Dutch & meet other au pairs
Up to 50% of your flight is paid
Imagine waking up in a cozy Dutch home, sunlight slipping through your curtains, and the sound of bicycles outside welcoming a new day. This is what it feels like to be an au pair in the Netherlands.
Living with a Dutch host family opens the door to a new culture: Biking to school runs, weekend trips through tulip fields, shared dinners, and laughter around the table. You’ll build friendships, create memories, and discover a second home you never expected to find. Leaving might feel hard now, but saying goodbye to your host family will be even harder.
Welcome to the au pair life in the Netherlands. We can’t wait to be part of your journey. 🌷🚲
As an au pair in the Netherlands, you’ll receive a monthly pocket allowance of €300-340. For EU au pairs, the monthly rate is typically around €340.
In addition to pocket money, you’ll receive:
Read more about pocket money payments here.
By law, an au pair may help a maximum of 30 hours per week, spread over 5 days and no more than 8 hours per day. You get at least 2 full days off per week. During a 12-month stay, they are entitled to at least 2 weeks of paid holiday.
An au pair supports with light childcare (school runs, babysitting, playing, helping with homework) and simple household tasks (setting the table, preparing meals, tidying children’s things). You will not do heavy cleaning, gardening, or full-time childcare.
Yes. The standard au pair agreement is required in the Netherlands and filed with the IND. It defines hours, tasks, pocket money, holidays, and house rules. This ensures clarity for both family and au pair and is part of the official process.
Age Requirements:
Visa Requirements:
For EU Citizens:
For 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 may be terminated with reasonable notice (typically 2 weeks). Agencies can step in to mediate and help arrange a replacement if needed.
Looking for something else? Have a look at our help pages:
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.
