How to Apply to Become an Au Pair

The Au Pair Paris Application Process

  1. Review the information for au pair candidates in the Become an Au Pair section.
  2. Fill out our application.
  3. Our Parisian office will generally contact you within three business days by email for a brief conversation and introductory interview and will issue a 30 euro invoice.
  4. Our New York office will send you a list of the required paperwork and documents.
  5. We will confirm receipt of your paperwork and documents, and continue to send you information and guidance (for instance, on obtaining a visa if required).
  6. Match with a French family.
  7. We will issue a 70 euro invoice.

Apply for an Au Pair Visa

It is necessary to obtain an au pair visa from your home country before you leave for Paris, although a visa is not required for EU citizens. You need to begin the process online but then have your visa appointment in person at a VSF Global offices. VSF Global is a private company that the French Consulate General has outsourced visa appointments to since June, 2018. There are many regional VSF Global offices in the U.S. and you can choose to make your appointment at any location. We will be happy to guide you through this process.

Plan for These Expenses

  • Our 30 euro application fee and 70 euro fee when a match is confirmed
  • Round trip airfare
  • Visa fees
  • French class (optional)