Au pair visa Switzerland

For applicants from:
• Outside the European Union:
  • Aged 18-25.
  • The Swiss government limits the number of residence permits for au pairs from non-EU countries, so your host family will have to check with their local Canton authorties to check the quota.
• EU Countries Bulgaria and Romania
  • Aged 17-30.
  • Obtain a residence permit from the cantonal authorities before they enter the country.
• The remaining EU countries
  • Aged 17-30.
  • Obtain a residence permit from the a cantonal authorities here they receive their short term residence permit or residence permit after presenting a work contract.

General Conditions:
• Pocket money is 600 to 780 CHF depending on Canton.
• The au pair must attend a language course of at least 4 hours per week. The host family has to pay at 50% of the language course fees.
• The native language of the au pair may not be the official language of the Canton where the host family resides ( so for example a French au pair cannot go the Geneva ).
• The au pair may not work for more than 30 hours per week and 5 hours per day. The au pair is entitled to at least 1.5 days off per week, of which at least Sunday every month.
• The host family must arrange health insurance for the au pair.

Holiday Work Visa

Canadian citizens between the ages of 18 and 35 are eligible for a working holiday visa. Complete details here.