Au pairs
Who it's for: For people who want a residence permit to work as an au pair in Sweden.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Age limit: 18 to 29
- Main fee: SEK 1,500
- Family can join: No
- Decision time: 3 months
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | SEK 1,500 | — | migrationsverket.seOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
4 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Age limit18 to 29Official wording
“You must be at least 18 years of age but less than 30 years old when the decision is made”
Main feeSEK 1,500Official wording
“The fee is SEK 1,500.”
Family can joinNoOfficial wording
“No, your family cannot accompany you to Sweden if you are granted a residence permit as an au pair.”
Decision time3 monthsOfficial wording
“Complete applications 75% of recently decided cases have been decided within: 3 months”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Money to show; Salary threshold; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
Other other routes routes in Sweden
- Long-term residents in another EU country
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- Permanent residence permit
- Self-employed with a temporary assignment in Sweden
- Temporary work contracting
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- Traineeships/internships
- Volunteer work
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