How to become an au pair in Finland?

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Finland has 8 different programs for the different au pair citizenships.
Choose here which programs you want to see and compare.

program basics

Au pair
World
Working Holiday
New Zealand

minimum age

17 18

maximum age

30 35

visa

visa required


estimated visa processing time

: 55

days

visa required


estimated visa processing time

: 120

days

language requirements

There are no minimum language skills required

There are no minimum language skills required

short program description

The au pair program is open to young people from any country, there are only different rules for EU/EEA/CH, citizens of Nordic countries and the rest of the world.

The purpose of an au pair position is to provide a young person (aged 17 to 30) an opportunity to become acquainted with the language and culture of the target country in exchange for performing light housework duties.

If not indicated differently, quotes are taken from The Finnish Immigration Service.




prerequisites
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show all au pairs for Finland

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