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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.