Au pair in Luxembourg
Official Au Pair in Luxembourg Program Information
There is no official au pair in Luxembourg program, however you
can still become an au pair in Luxembourg. Host families who want
to have an au pair should register them as a homemaker. It can be
difficult however for non-EU nationals to receive the
permits and visas required to work as an au pair in Luxembourg. See
visa information below for requirements for your country of
origin.
Au Pair in Luxembourg Mandatory Criteria
- An au pair in Luxembourg must be between 18-27 years old
- Have a work contract between the au pair and host family
- Have certified copies of a valid passport or ID, doctors
certificate, non-conviction certificate and drivers licence is
preferable
Au Pair in Luxembourg General Information
Pocket Money
- There are no pocket money rules for an au pair in Luxembourg.
TheBestAupair recommends approximately 260 euros per month, or
other amount by agreement
Working hours, free time and holidays
- There are no rules for working hours and free time for an au
pair in Luxembourg. TheBestAupair recommends up to 40 hours maximum
per week, comprising 30 hours of work and 2-3 nights of babysitting
in the evenings
- There are no rules for holidays for an au pair in Luxembourg.
TheBestAupair recommends 2 full days free time per week, including
at least one Sunday per month and one week of paid holidays per 6
months of work
Accommodation and meals
- An Au pair in Luxembourg must have a single bedroom in the
family home, be provided 3 meals per day and free access to the
family home
Travel costs
- All travel expenses must be paid by the au pair unless an
agreement is made otherwise
- Please refer to our Travel
Partners for discounts on flights and travel
insurance
Language skills and course
- To be an au pair in Luxembourg, a basic knowledge of French or
German is recommended
- TheBestAupair also recommends au pairs enrol in a language
course
Length of stay
- There are no official rules on how long an au pair in
Luxembourg can stay. Please negotiate with your host family once
visa requirements are understood
Insurances
- The au pair must be declared to the Centre Commun de la
Securite Sociale (CCSS) to have basic medical and accident
cover
- TheBestAupair recommends you have a comprehensive insurance
policy for accident, medical and liability coverage if your
coverage from your home country does not cover you for being an au
pair in Luxembourg
Job Duties
- Au pair in Luxembourg duties include childcare and light
housework
Driving
- If you are required to drive as an au pair in Luxembourg, you
will need a full, clean driver's licence
- TheBestAupair recommends obtaining an international driving
permit from your home country if your licence is not valid on its
own in Luxembourg
- Discuss with your host family what happens if you have a car
accident, who pays, and have your agreements put in the
contract
Visa Information
At present, EU nationals (excluding Romania and
Bulgaria) or nationals of Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway and
Switzerland must only declare their residency at their local
authority office within three months of arrival.
Non-EU
nationals must obtain a residence permit.
For non-EU
nationals and Romanian and Bulgarian nationals, you must first
complete your declaration of arrival, then go to the office of
immigration at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Several documents
are required when applying for a residence permit:
- Valid travel documents and passport
- Evidence of financial means
- Current health certificate
- Work contract (as an au pair in Luxembourg)
- You may also require a certificate of good character or record
of a police check
Au pairs must have a written work contract to work as an au pair
in Luxembourg, and it must include working hours and a list of
responsibilities. Non-EU nationals are subject to the
laws regarding foreign employees coming to and staying in the Grand
Duchy of Luxembourg. The au pair must be declared to the Centre
Commun de la Securite Sociale (CCSS). Host families are then
required to submit a single statement on wages paid on a periodic
basis. The au pair is then covered by the health insurance system
in case of illness or accidents.
The following website contains further useful information and
some of the forms you will need: http://www.euraxess.lu/euraxess/Entry-conditions/Residence-permit
We recommend any prospective people wanting to be an au pair in
Luxembourg contact the employment office in Luxembourg (http://www.adem.public.lu/) and their local
embassy for current requirements. If your country of
residence does not have a Luxembourg Embassy or Consulate, in most
instances, it is possible to seek information from the Embassy of
The Netherlands or Belgium.
Additional Information
You can find additional information about being an au pair
in Luxembourg in the websites listed in the Relevant links section
on the right panel of this page.
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