Au Pair Visa (Jeune Au Pair)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 4-8 weeks
- Fee
- EUR 99
- Validity
- Duration of au pair agreement (up to 12 months)
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For non-EU nationals aged 18-30 who wish to live with a French host family as an au pair. VLS-TS visa valid for the duration of the au pair placement (up to 12 months). Must validate visa online within 3 months of arrival. Host family must register the au pair at URSSAF within 8 days of arrival. Au pair receives pocket money (minimum EUR 350/month) plus room and board, and must be enrolled in French language courses.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals
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Age
Must be aged 18-30 at time of application
Max age: 30; Min age: 18
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Purpose of visit
Au pair placement with a French host family, combined with French language study
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Criminal record
Must have clean criminal record
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 15
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Photo
Count: 3; Specifications: 35x45mm, white background, ICAO compliant
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Host family agreement (convention de placement au pair); Must cover full stay: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Long-stay visa application form; Form url: https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/visa-wizard
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Cover letter
Explain the purpose of travel, travel dates, who will pay, and why you will leave before the visa or permission expires.
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, card; Amount: EUR 99
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Academic transcript
Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: Yes
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Language proficiency
Accepted tests: French language certificate (basic level) or letter of enrollment in French courses; Minimum score: A1-A2 level (CEFR)
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Private health insurance
Coverage territory: France; Minimum coverage: Full medical coverage in France
How to apply
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Document gathering
Secure au pair placement with a French host family and obtain signed convention de placement au pair. Enroll in French language courses.
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Online application
Start visa application on France-Visas.
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Appointment booking
Book consulate appointment.
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Fee payment
Pay EUR 99 visa fee.
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Document submission
Submit au pair agreement, health insurance, language enrollment, high school diploma, and personal documents.
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Processing wait
Processing takes 4-8 weeks.
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Visa collection
Collect VLS-TS visa. Validate online within 3 months of arrival. Host family registers at URSSAF within 8 days.