Host an au pair in Luxembourg
Legal obligations, agreement, declaration, contributions and salary: everything a family needs to know to host an au pair in Luxembourg.
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Your host-family obligations in Luxembourg
Legal status(es)
Age 18–30 years
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.
Age
18–30 years
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.
Contract / 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.
Steps
- 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
Salary / Pocket money
250.00–450.00 EUR/month
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 advantages
No tax advantage specific to the young au pair
Modest pocket money generally not taxed
Cultural-exchange scheme distinct from salaried employment.
Official sources
- Guichet.lu — Jeune au pair / échange culturel · verified on 2026-08-13
- Légilux — Loi modifiée sur l'immigration · verified on 2026-08-13
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