Au pair requirements for Denmark

Learn more about the basic requirements for both au pairs and host families to enter the au pair program in Denmark.

Au pair requirements

You are 18 to 30 years old.
You speak a sufficient level of Danish, English, Swedish, Norwegian, or German.
You have never been married and have no children.
You have not previously had a residence permit in Denmark.

Learn more on our help page.

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Host family requirements

You have at least one child under the age of 18.
You or your partner are Danish citizens or have lived in Denmark for more than 10 years.
You do not rely on public assistance funds.
You have a private bedroom in your home for the au pair to live in.
You are willing to pay 18,000 DKK to the government to help fund the Danish courses for au pairs.

Learn more on our help page.

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Conditions and visa requirements for Denmark

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Conditions to au pair in Denmark

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