🇩🇰 Denmark · Cultural Exchange
Au pair — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €703 |
| Minimum annual salary | €703 |
| Proof of savings | €2,800 |
| Age range | 18–29 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €577 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Au-pair.
- Typical processing: ~3 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €703.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Au-pair · verified 2026-06-22
Minimum annual salary
https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Au-pair · verified 2026-06-22
Proof of savings
https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Au-pair · verified 2026-06-22
Age range
https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Au-pair · verified 2026-06-22
Application fee
https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Au-pair · verified 2026-06-22
Open to all nationalities
https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Au-pair · verified 2026-06-22
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-22.