How to Become An Aupair (in France) STEP-BY-STEP | Aupair Advice
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- čas přidán 4. 08. 2024
- Hey friends!
Today I am walking you step-by-step through the AuPair process: from picking a country, finding a family, the visa documents you need, etc. The process can be quite overwhelming, and I haven't seen many videos detailing the entire process, so I thought I would make one! Hopefully this can be helpful to some of you :)
** DISCLAIMER **
The process that I am explaining in this video will be tailored toward becoming an AuPair in France coming from the USA, as that is the process that I went through and know well. For other countries, the process is very similar, but the required visa documents/visa process may not be the same. It is always best to double check on the country's government website to verify what documents you need.
As always feel free to ask me any questions!
Wishing you all best of luck throughout your process of becoming an AuPair xx
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Step one
2:21 - Step two
2:41 - Step three
3:29 - Step four
4:06 - Step five
5:23 - Step six
6:51 - Step seven
9:57 - Step eight
10:26 - Step nine
10:45 - Step ten
OMG, that's a lot of paperwork! Very informative video.
educational queen
class is in session 📝
Hi! Did you have to get your Au Pair contract validated? The web says la directe no longer does it since 2019 but is it still done somewhere else or does the consulate not require it to be validated anymore?
Yes, I did have to have my contract validated! but that was back in 2019 so i’m not sure if it’s still required. I’d check the france government website to double check the visa requirements!
Good 👍👍👍
Hi! How long did the entire process take you, from the time you started looking for a family to when you left for France? How soon would you recommend starting to look for a family before you want to leave? Like if I started looking now, how soon do you think I would reasonably be able to leave? Thanks!
Hi! I started looking for my family around March or April, looking now is cutting it a bit close as the school year starts in the end of August / beginning of September so it doesn’t give you much time to get your visa. But if you’re really determined you could start to look now and you might get lucky and get your family decided and your visa back to you quickly enough to start in September!
@@WhereTianaTravels Thank you so much! I just graduated from college in June and I hadn't thought about becoming an au pair until like last week lol and after watching your video I realize there's a lot that needs to be done to prepare and I don't want to rush into it, but I'll definitely be ready for next year!
@@kirstenmc7356 Ah congratulations! Yes definitely a good idea, that’ll give you plenty of time to save some $$ before your aupair year! 🙂
Спасибо за видео
How can I find agencies???
I'm currently in the process of applying for a visa and already had my appointment but I got an email from the consulate in DC saying I need a nursery certificate even though there was no mention of this on the website or at my appointment when all my documents were submitted. I've tried calling everywhere I can find online and not even the visa office knows anything about this. I'm so desperate for an answer, you wouldn't happen to know anything would you?
Hi Naomi! I'm sorry, I don't really have a good answer for that :/ I've never heard of anyone needing any kind of nursery certificate to become an au pair here. It could be a new requirement that they implemented after I went through the process but i'm not sure. Definitely get in contact with your host family and ask them, they should have more information on the regulations/requirements for au pairs! Best of luck
Hey Tiana! ♥️
Love the video, just wanted to know, do I have to get vaccinated before flying out?
Hey Thabii!
No vaccines required, you’ll just need a negative PCR test done within 72 hours of arrival 🙂
Hey Tiana! Thanks for the video, super informative. In terms of “proof of funds”, does the money have to have been in the account for a certain period of time? Thanks in advance!!
Thanks Jonathan!
No, there’s no specific period of time that I know of! They just want to make sure you either have enough saved or have a recurring amount coming in each month that is at least €600/month or so 😌
@@WhereTianaTravels thank you so much!🕺🏾
The website link please
Hi! Thank you for your valuable information. I would like to ask you. Is it acceptable to be hired as an aupair by a family which are of your siblings, for example, your brother's family? And is language tests like TCF required to be passed by the aupair?
Hi! No that’s normal, I don’t know if it’s allowed to be an aupair for a family member. No language test is required
Because my appointment is coming just in 3 days
Hey girl! Great video! Question, now the visa app requires an online application before you can schedule an appt with the consulate in DC (where I live). On the app, I have to have an EEF# which is related to the French course that I have to register for as a part of the visa. Did you have to do this?? Just trying to cover all my bases. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
I did not have to add an EEF# to my visa application, they may have changed it since I applied in 2019. Is it possible to apply without it? As long as you can bring a printed confirmation showing that you signed up for French courses by the time you have your face to face appointment, you should be ok! Hope this helps!
@@WhereTianaTravels Great! Thank you so much!
@@WhereTianaTravels Actually, I have another question: did you have your visa appt. at the consulate or was it at a VFS office?
@@justsuzethings mine was at the VFS office in Houston TX
Hello dear, i would wish to know that after finding a host family, did you have to register to a language school for you to get a visa.
Hello! You don't have to register for languages classes to be an aupair in France. You can if you want to, but it isn't required!
Hi I do freelancing and one of my client who is looking for au pair. Family speak English very well. Please reply if you interested so we can talk more.
Hi Tiana! Loved rhe video very informative. Can I ask how did you make a motivation letter? I don't know where to start I don't speak french at all. I'm scared I just got an offer to be an Au pair in france.
I just looked up a sample one and made a similar one! It's nothing too serious, just a paragraph or two about why you want to come to France and how you'll contribute to the country/culture while you're there
Hi I do freelancing and one of my client who is looking for au pair. Family speak English very well. Please reply if you interested so we can talk more.
Am i required to get a certificate of the language for french? I know very little but i am willing to learn it when i get there.
No, it’s not required!
Do you need to be in college for this? I want to do a gap year after high school and become an au pair.
No you don’t! There aren’t any education requirements, you just have to be 18+ 🤗
Did you do the young au pair visa ? or a different one and did you have to go to school?
Yes "Jeune Fille Aupair" visa. And no school isn't required
Hi! Does bank account with €3000 required to get an Au Pair Visa?
Hi! It's not a hard requirement and it doesn't have to be exactly €3000 but they do want to see that you have at least some money saved up to support yourself while in France. I would recommend having at least $1500 saved but more is better
How does this work if i didnt finish university? do I just get my transcripts anyways?
Yes! I sent my unofficial transcripts and it was fine. You can even send your high school transcripts if you have them
Hello tiana I am in the process of getting my visa and I have some questions about the physical health clearance. Did you get your doctor to sign a form from au pair world or did you have your doctor write that you were cleared to go to France ?
Thank you
Hello! I just had a regular physical exam done and then had my doctor write me a note that I was healthy and cleared to go to France! Hope this helps xx
@@WhereTianaTravels thank you so much this is very helpful. Your Channel has been so helpful for me in this process. I would also like to know where did you get your documents translated into French at, and where did you get your visa photos taken at? I was thinking Walgreens but I’m not sure. Sorry for all these questions but you have been a big help.
Thank you
@@kiaraedwards271 no problem at all, I'm happy to help!
Walgreens is perfectly fine for the visa photos, that's where I got mine done! Just be sure to bring the correct amount of photos (I think they require two, but I'd maybe bring an extra just in case). For the translation of my documents into French I used asaptranslate.com :)
Best of luck!
@@WhereTianaTravels Thank you so much You are amazing. I appreciate all the information that you’ve give me.
Have an amazing day 😁
Hi, i really need your help, how about i come to the host family country by study abroad Visa ? Cuz i applied for study abroad Visa. We will have the contract too right ?
I'm worry about the safety about this cuz i didn't do the Au Pair Visa
Hi, as long as you have a contract with the family you should be fine. On a student visa you're allowed to work 20-25hrs per week
Hi!
I was wondering how does doing taxes worked for you! Tia
Good question! Au pairs in France aren't required to pay taxes here as technically the money we get is just "pocket money" and not a real salary. If I remember correctly I did have to declare my pocket money on my US taxes as "income made overseas" but as it's so low i don't think I was even taxed on it. Hope that helps!
Hey babe I just want to ask can I do it without the driver license?
Yes, if you don’t have a driver’s license that’s fine! Just maybe bring an extra form of ID like a birth certificate or government ID card!
Hello, new here..is there age limit?or anyone can apply for a visa as long as you find a family?
Welcome! The age limit for France is between 18-30 years old 🙂
Hi I do freelancing and one of my client who is looking for au pair. Family speak English very well and they have no age limit in their request. Please reply if you interested so we can talk more.
Do I have to learn and or know French?
It could be helpful to learn some basic French before you get here, but it’s definitely not required! You will pick up the language once you move to France. I didn’t know any French at all before I came!
Hello, sister can we exchange visa au pair to student visa? And can we reapply au pair visa after visa expired??
Yes, I was able to change from an aupair visa to a student visa. I'm not sure if you can do it after it's expired though, you can send an email to your local prefecture and ask!
Hi I do freelancing and one of my client who is looking for au pair. Family speak English very well. Please reply if you interested so we can talk more.
what website did you use to apply or how did you become certified?
To apply for the visa? I made an appointment through the French consulate website
@@WhereTianaTravels no to become an au pair
@@fernandasalas4968 aupairworld.com
Please help me with the website
aupairworld.com
I would like to become an au pair In france
are you planning on going back to paris?
Yes! Hopefully I’ll move back this Fall 🥰
@@WhereTianaTravels I really hope you will be able to go back!🥰 I’m moving to paris this summer too✨
@@samirabalbi8017 How exciting! You’ll love it 🦋
Your name is Tiana, I think this is fate.
Hello greetings to you just watched your video I love everything about you , you are very intelligent let be friends please am Patrick from Ghana
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I am also using aupairworld.com which is super scary
It can be yes, but there are lots of great families on there as well! You'll find a good one x
Hi I do freelancing and one of my client who is looking for au pair. Family speak English very well. Please reply if you interested so we can talk more.
@@quickcryptonews4704 hello to you, I'm Judith from Uganda and English is my first language, I'm interested, kindly advise