Au pair in Toulouse, France
Toulouse, the Pink City, aerospace hub and major student city, offers a strong pool of families and young au pairs in a Mediterranean climate.
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Procedures & visa to be an au pair in Toulouse
To au pair in Toulouse, the candidate signs the hosting agreement then applies for a VLS-TS "young au pair" visa on France-Visas; the Haute-Garonne prefecture processes the file. The family declares the job to Urssaf and houses/feeds the au pair, paid EUR 326.25–391.50/month.
Competent authority: Haute-Garonne 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 Toulouse
Concrete local information for your au pair stay in Toulouse.
Prefecture & appointments
The Haute-Garonne prefecture in Toulouse processes VLS-TS files by appointment via its platform; the Saint-Gaudens annex handles out-of-area cases. Allow 2 to 4 weeks for processing.
FLE schools & Alliance Française
Alliance Française de Toulouse (7 rue de la Bourse) and the Institut catholique FLE centre (near the Capitole) prepare for DELF; the Pink City offers an excellent setting for learning French.
Local family demand
With France's second largest student population, Toulouse offers a strong base of aeronautical and aerospace families; the Rangueil and Côte Pavée districts look for after-school childcare.
Transport & cost of living
The Tisséo network costs about €51 a month; the automated metro is efficient. A room in Toulouse (€450–600) remains attractive despite strong student demand.
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Au pair in Toulouse: questions & answers
The key questions about an au pair stay in Toulouse.
Does Toulouse prefecture handle au pair cases?
Yes, the Haute-Garonne prefecture processes VLS-TS residence permits for young au pairs.
Does Toulouse attract many au pairs?
Yes, France's second largest university city after Paris, with a dynamic market.
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