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Au pair in Denmark.
Hygge, bikes and short hours. Here is what the exchange typically looks like there — money, hours, paperwork and pace of life.
- Typical pocket money
- kr1000–kr1200 / week
- Hours
- 18–30 hours / week
- Time off
- 1.5 days off weekly
- Typical stay
- Up to 24 months
- Language
- Danish (English widely spoken)
The visa, in plain language
Denmark has a formal au pair residence permit with a legally fixed monthly allowance, a maximum of 30 hours a week, and a requirement that the family pay towards a Danish course and your return flight.
- 01
Sign the official Danish au pair contract (SIRI form)
- 02
Family submits the contract with the permit application
- 03
Wait for the residence permit before travelling
- 04
Get a CPR number and health card in your first weeks
Typical current practice, January 2026 — not legal advice. Always check the country's official immigration guidance before applying.
What makes Denmark different
- Legally fixed allowance — no negotiation, no surprises
- Family must contribute to Danish lessons and your flight home
- Everyone speaks English while you learn Danish slowly
- Bike culture and famously balanced family life
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