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Au pairs balance between cultural exchange and work

How far does our concern for young people’s working environment stretch? Does it go as far as to cover Filipino au pairs in Norway and Denmark? This month saw the start of a trial in Oslo against a host family who allegedly forced two au pairs to work 96 hour weeks.
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Au pair rules

Norway has different rules for au pairs depending on whether they come from the Nordic region, EEA or a third country.

Nordic au pairs don’t need a visa

Au pairs from an EEA country need to register, but don’t need to apply for a permit to stay.

Au pairs from third countries must apply for a permit to stay. This can be granted for two years.

  • An au pair must be 18 but younger than 30.
  • As a rule, people with their own children can not become au pairs in Norway.
  • The host family must be able to speak Norwegian with the au pair.
  • Couples with children or single parents with children can have an au pair, but never more than one at a time.
  • The host family must treat the au pair as a part of the family.
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