Au Pair Registration Agency for Luxembourg Families

1. Host Family Eligibility Criteria

• Children: The family must have at least one child under 13 years old at the start of the au pair's stay. citeturn0search1
• Childcare Arrangements: For children under 6, the family must provide proof of planned daycare during the au pair's stay.
• Accommodation: The family should offer a private room to the au pair, ensuring appropriate privacy for all family members.

2. Required Documentation

For Host Families:

• Recent Residence Certificate: An extended residence certificate issued within the last three months by the local commune.
• Criminal Records: A criminal record extract, dated within the last three months, for each adult family member to ensure moral standards are met.
• Childcare Proof: Evidence of planned daycare for children under 6 during the au pair's stay.

For Au Pairs:

• Identification: A valid passport or identity card.
• Residence Certificate: A certificate from their current residence.
• Educational Proof: Copies of diplomas or certificates as specified above.
• Medical Certificate: A medical certificate, issued within three months before submitting the complete file to the National Youth Service (SNJ), confirming the au pair's ability to perform light household tasks, including childcare.
• Declaration of Non-Relation: A sworn statement confirming no family relationship up to the fourth degree between the host family and the au pair.

3. Hosting Agreement

Both parties must sign a hosting agreement detailing:

• Duration of the au pair stay (not exceeding one year).
• Expected daily hours for family tasks and a provisional schedule.
• Days off.
• Accommodation conditions.
• Specific tasks assigned to the au pair and resources provided.
• Language courses funded by the host family throughout the au pair's stay.
• Pocket money amount for the au pair during the stay.
• A clause stating that the agreement is conditional upon the approval of both the host family's accreditation and the au pair's acceptance.

A sample agreement is included in the application dossier.

4. Application Submission

Families can complete the application either online or using the paper version. Ensure all required documents are prepared in advance, as incomplete dossiers will not be processed.

5. Additional Considerations

• Application Review: The SNJ oversees and manages proper administrative procedures but does not assist in matching au pairs with host families. For assistance in finding an au pair, families can consult specialized agencies or associations.
Additional Considerations

Eligibility Criteria

Host Family Eligibility:

• Children: The family must have at least one child under 13 years old at the start of the au pair's stay.
• Childcare Arrangements: For children under 6, the family must provide proof of planned daycare during the au pair's stay.
• Accommodation: The family should offer a private room to the au pair, ensuring appropriate privacy for all family members.

Au Pair Eligibility:

• Age: Between 18 and 30 years old.
• Language Skills: Basic knowledge of a language spoken in the host family and either English or one of Luxembourg's official languages (French, German, or Luxembourgish).
• Education: Possession of a high school diploma granting access to higher education in their home country or proof of schooling until at least 17 years old.

Required Documentation

For Host Families:

• Recent Residence Certificate: An extended residence certificate issued within the last three months by the local commune.
• Criminal Records: A criminal record extract, dated within the last three months, for each adult family member to ensure moral standards are met.
• Childcare Proof: Evidence of planned daycare for children under 6 during the au pair's stay.

For Au Pairs:

• Identification: A valid passport or identity card.
• Residence Certificate: A certificate from their current residence.
• Educational Proof: Copies of diplomas or certificates as specified above.
• Medical Certificate: A medical certificate, issued within three months before submitting the complete file to the National Youth Service (SNJ), confirming the au pair's ability to perform light household tasks, including childcare.
• Declaration of Non-Relation: A sworn statement confirming no family relationship up to the fourth degree between the host family and the au pair.

Hosting Agreement

Both parties must sign a hosting agreement detailing:

• Duration of the au pair stay (not exceeding one year).
• Expected daily hours for family tasks and a provisional schedule.
• Days off.
• Accommodation conditions.
• Specific tasks assigned to the au pair and resources provided.
• Language courses funded by the host family throughout the au pair's stay.
• Pocket money amount for the au pair during the stay.
• A clause stating that the agreement is conditional upon the approval of both the host family's accreditation and the au pair's acceptance.

A sample agreement is included in the application dossier.

Application Submission

Families can complete the application either online or using the paper version. Ensure all required documents are prepared in advance, as incomplete dossiers will not be processed.

Additional Considerations

• Application Review: The SNJ oversees and manages proper administrative procedures but does not assist in matching au pairs with host families. For assistance in finding an au pair, families can consult specialized agencies or associations.
• Social Security Registration: The host family must register the au pair with the Joint Social Security Centre (CCSS) to ensure health and accident insurance coverage for the duration of the stay.
• Information Session: Upon arrival, the au pair is required to attend an information session organized by the SNJ, providing relevant information and the opportunity to meet other au pairs.