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Host an au pair in Luxembourg
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Host an au pair in Luxembourg

The verified guide to host an au pair in Luxembourg.

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Age
18–30 years
Pocket money
€250.00 to €450.00
per month
Working time
Up to 20 h
per week, 4 h per day
Visa
Required

Your hosting journey, step by step

  1. Conclude a hosting convention between the family and the young au pair Host family / young au pair
  2. For non-EU/EEA nationals: obtain a residence authorisation for cultural purposes (young au pair) Immigration Directorate
  3. Register with the municipality of residence after arrival (if applicable) Municipal administration

Your host-family obligations · Luxembourg

Legal status

  • Young au pair All Hosting convention + residence authorisation

Visa

Required — Visa / residence authorisation (depending on nationality)

Non-EU/EEA nationals must obtain a residence authorisation for cultural purposes (young au pair) before arriving in Luxembourg.

18–30 years required for the young au pair status in Luxembourg.

Working time

4 h/day · 20 h/week

The young au pair only performs light family tasks and must have time for language learning: usual ceilings of 4 h/day and 20 h/week.

Agreement

Hosting convention — Written convention (model)

Ministry of Immigration · Before arrival, as part of the authorisation application

The family provides lodging, meals and pocket money in exchange for childcare support.

Pocket money

Monthly pocket money (board & lodging included) of €250–450/month depending on the hosting convention.

Contributions

Host family

Cultural exchange (outside a salaried employment contract)

The young au pair is not considered a classic employee in Luxembourg.

Tax

No tax advantage specific to the young au pair

Modest pocket money generally not taxed

Cultural-exchange scheme distinct from salaried employment.

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  1. Create your family profile
  2. Browse the most compatible profiles
  3. Chat and video call in the mobile app
Your first contact with an au pairMessages and video calls in the mobile app; your phone number is never shown on your profile.
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