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In Brief

This section outlines the conditions under which a foreign national can apply for a residence permit in Denmark to work as an au pair. To be eligible, the applicant must currently have legal residency...

Examples

• Brazilian au pair moving to Denmark

  A Brazilian woman currently living in Denmark on a student visa wants to become an au pair. She can apply for this permit as long as she meets the conditions.

• Host family with legal issues

  A Danish family wants to host an au pair but had a previous conviction related to a past au pair. This history may prevent them from being eligible to host a new au pair.

• Au pair application while pregnant

  A foreign national who is pregnant cannot apply for an au pair position as the rules prohibit applications from those expecting a child.

Common Misunderstandings

• •Some foreigners believe they can apply for the au pair permit from outside Denmark, but this is only possible if they currently have legal residence in Denmark.
• •Many think that being pregnant does not affect their application, but the law explicitly states that pregnant individuals cannot apply for this permit.
• •It's a common misconception that any host family can take an au pair; however, families with certain legal backgrounds may be disqualified.

Frequently Asked Questions