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Au Pair Visa

Working Holiday

At a Glance

Processing Time

1 month

Estimated Cost

EUR €90

Stay Duration

Duration of placement, max 1 year

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Living in Spain

Cost of Living
26% cheaper than United States
Avg Salary€22,000
Quality of Life
183/200
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Overview

Visa for young adults (17-30) participating in au pair cultural exchange programs. Participants provide childcare for host family while learning Spanish and Spanish culture.

The Spanish Au Pair visa lets young adults (17–30) live with a host family in Spain, providing limited childcare (max 5 hours/day) in exchange for accommodation and a small stipend. The program operates as a cultural exchange under Spain's immigration framework, not a standard labour contract.

The visa is valid for up to one year (the duration of the placement) and is renewable. Applicants must enrol in a Spanish language course for at least 20 hours per week. The EUR 90 fee is non-refundable; processing takes about one month. No PR pathway exists and holders cannot seek independent employment.

This visa is ideal for motivated young adults aged 17–30 who want to improve their Spanish while living with a local family and are not seeking formal employment.

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be between 17 and 30 years old.

Must have a signed Au Pair agreement with a host family.

Must be enrolled in a Spanish language course (minimum 20 hours per week) at an accredited center.

Must possess sufficient financial means (or be supported by the host family contract).

Must have a clean criminal record and a medical certificate.

Must have private health insurance for the duration of the stay.

KEY CRITERIA

Education

high_school or higher

Min. Income

7,200 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport.

Signed Au Pair agreement outlining duties and expectations.

Proof of enrollment in an accredited Spanish language course.

Medical certificate.

Criminal background check (with apostille for stays over 6 months).

Private health insurance policy.

Proof of financial means (bank statements or host family support).

Completed visa application form and passport photos.

Application Process

1

Find host family

Register with au pair agency and find host family

2

Sign au pair contract

Sign agreement with host family

3

Prepare documents

Gather financial proof and health insurance

4

Apply at consulate

Submit visa application

5

Pay fee

Pay €90 visa fee

6

Receive visa

Au pair visa issued

Application Forms

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