Requirements
Do you meet al the requirements?
To take part in an au pair exchange program the following legal requirements apply. Please read them carefully as you can only apply if you meet all the requirements:
- You are South African or Namibian
- You are between 18 and 24 years old
- 'Letter op Impediment’ as proof that you are not married
- You will legalise your unabridged birth certificate with an apostille
- Did not stay illegally in The Netherlands
- You haven't provided false information or have otherwise withheld vital information when previously applying for a residence permit
- You have a valid passport
- You have experience with children and child care (babysitting etc)
- Unabridged birth certificate
- You will need a medical declaration that you are fit to work as au pair
- Did not have any previous residence permit for a cultural exchange
- Did not previously work for the host family, also not in another country
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