Au-pair Visa Sweden-Aupair Visa Rules for Sweden

 

Au-pairing in Sweden

The visa regulations for Au-pairs who wish to work in Sweden differ according to whether the Au-pair is from

• A European Country  ( no restrictions ) 
• A Nordic National  ( no restrictions )
• A Non European Country  (full restrictions, visa and work permit required)

Visa Rules for Au-pairs from European Countries

Au-pairs from countries that are within the European Economic Area are free to travel and work in the Austria under the  provisions of the  European freedom of movement regulations: these regulations permit the  free movement of goods, persons, services, and capital among the EEA nations i.e. the right for Europeans to work and live in any other European country of their choosing.

 

However  Sweden  does require the Au-pair to obtain a residence certificate if they wish to live and work in Denmark for more than three months. The residence certificate is easy to obtain and routinely issued once applied for.

 

Countries given full free movement rights by Sweden:

 

Austria / Belgium / Bulgaria / Czech Republic / Cyprus / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / France / Germany / Greece / Hungary / Iceland / Ireland / Italy / Latvia / Liechtenstein / Lithuania / Luxembourg / Malta / Norway / The Netherlands / Poland / Portugal / Romania / Slovakia / Slovenia / Spain / Switzerland / United Kingdom

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Nordic Nationals

Nationals of Nordic nations may reside and work in Sweden. The Nordic nations are;

Finland / Iceland / Norway / Denmark

 

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Visa Rules for Au-pairs from Non European Countries

Sweden permits nationals from Non European countries to work in  Sweden as an Au-pair.

Criteria

In order to be granted a permit you must have:  

• a valid passport
• be between 18 and 30 years old
• be able to show that you have a distinct interest in or use for Swedish language studies
• a certificate of admission to the course of study concerned
• a written invitation from your host family in Sweden stating the terms and conditions of your employment as an Au-pair

Your host family must offer you the following

• a maximum of 25 hours housework per week
• studies in Swedish for a large part of the remainder of a normal 40-hour working week
• board and lodging
• a minimum salary of SEK 3,500 per month before tax

You can apply:

• On the Migration Board's website or
• On a Swedish embassy or consulate in the country you are living in. You must use the form Au-pair, no. 131011.

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Documents to be included in application

Enclose the following documents with your application:

• Copies of the pages of your passport that show your identity, the validity period of your passport and whether you have permits to be in countries other than your native country
• Two photographs in passport format, taken from the front and that are not more than six months old
• A written invitation from your host family stating the terms and conditions of your employment as an Au-pair.
• A receipt of paid application fee
• A certificate from your place of study stating how many hours per week you will study.

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Aupair World Agency Disclaimer Notice

 

Please note that the aupair visa rules given by Aupair world are meant for guidance purposes only and are not to be relied upon. Au pair world cannot be held liable for this information and reader are strongly advised to seek legal advice from the appropreiate channels in the country they wish to work in.

 

 

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