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Au pair in Austria.
Alps, order, and a paid course. Here is what the exchange typically looks like there — money, hours, paperwork and pace of life.
- Typical pocket money
- €75–€100 / week
- Hours
- Max 20 hours / week
- Time off
- 1.5 days off weekly
- Typical stay
- 6–12 months
- Language
- German
The visa, in plain language
Austria regulates au pairs as a light form of employment: the family registers the placement with social insurance before you start, and non-EU au pairs need a residence permit arranged in advance.
- 01
Sign the Austrian au pair agreement with your family
- 02
Family registers the placement with the social insurance body (AMS notification)
- 03
Non-EU applicants apply for the residence permit before travelling
- 04
Register your address (Meldezettel) within three days of arrival
Typical current practice, January 2026 — not legal advice. Always check the country's official immigration guidance before applying.
What makes Austria different
- Short 20-hour weeks leave real time for study and skiing
- Families contribute to a German course by convention
- Mountains, lakes and Vienna's music scene on one rail pass
- Health and accident insurance covered by the host family
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