Au pair in Nice, France
Nice, a jewel of the French Riviera, offers au pairs a sunny, premium setting with many international families on the Riviera.
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Procedures & visa to be an au pair in Nice
To au pair in Nice, the candidate signs the hosting agreement then applies for a VLS-TS "young au pair" visa on France-Visas; the Alpes-Maritimes prefecture processes the permit. The family declares the job to Urssaf and pays the housed-fed au pair EUR 326.25–391.50/month.
Competent authority: Alpes-Maritimes prefecture.
Visa & steps to come to France
As a non-EU/EEA national, an au pair stay in France requires a long-stay visa worth a residence permit (VLS-TS « jeune au pair »): apply on France Visas with your signed Cerfa hosting agreement in hand. EU/EEA nationals need no visa. See eligibility ages, required documents and timelines in our guide.
Read the France au pair visa guide →Living & settling in Nice
Concrete local information for your au pair stay in Nice.
Prefecture & appointments
The Alpes-Maritimes prefecture in Nice processes permits by appointment via its platform; the Monaco annex covers the border. Allow 2 to 4 weeks for an au pair VLS-TS.
FLE schools & Alliance Française
Alliance Française de Nice (2 rue de Paris) offers seaside courses near the Promenade des Anglais; the Côte d'Azur university's Institut de français prepares for DELF in Old Nice.
Local family demand
International families in Cimiez and Fabron look for bilingual candidates ready to adapt to the Riviera summer; multilingual care demand is strong on the Riviera.
Transport & cost of living
The Lignes d'Azur network costs about €30 a month for the tram and busiest buses; the city is compact and very accessible. A room in Nice (€500–700) reflects the Riviera's standing.
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Au pair in Nice: questions & answers
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Does Nice prefecture handle au pair files?
The Alpes-Maritimes prefecture processes au pair residence permit applications.
Is Nice a sought-after destination?
Yes, climate, the Riviera and international families make it a privileged market.
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