Rates
At Au Pair International you can choose between paying in instalments via a subscription or paying once via an invoice. The costs also depend on the required immigration formalities, and whether you opt for the self-match or full service.
Overview Rates
Below we have worked out which rates apply per situation.
You can choose between the self-match service (you have already found an au pair yourself), or the full service (we help you find a suitable au pair match). Below you will also find the costs that apply if you want to take over an au pair who is already staying in the Netherlands with another host family (relocation).
Important At Au Pair International you do not pay any hidden costs such as a mandatory contribution for the au pair's flight ticket, an additional contribution for the excursion program or training or costs for additional screening by a foreign partner agency.
At Au Pair International you can choose between paying in instalments via a subscription or paying once via an invoice. It is also important whether an au pair can travel to the Netherlands without the intervention of the IND, or only with a visa and/or a residence permit.
The below mentioned rates are applicable to all registrations in our portal started on 1st of August and onward.
Au pairs from the EU
Option 1: | Option 2: | |
Registration costs au pair and host family | € 800 one-off | € 800 one-off |
Placement fee | € 35 per automated debet | € 420 one-off |
Total: | Min. € 835 (at 1 month) Max. € 1195 (at 12 months) | Min. € 785 (at 1 month) – Max. € 1195 (at 12 months) |
According to our policy, au pairs pay for their own return ticket.
We also charge the legal registration fee of € 34 to each au pair.
Au pairs from outside Europe (excl. the Philippines)
Option 1: | Option 2: | |
Registration costs au pair and host family | € 800 one-off | € 800 one-off |
Programme fee | € 875 one-off | € 825 one-off |
Placement fee | € 35 per automated debet | € 420 one-off |
Total: | Min. € 1710 (at 1 month) – max. € 2095 (at 12 months) | Min. € 1660 (at 1 month) – max. € 2045 (at 12 months) |
When we need to apply for an au pair visa and/or residence permit with the Dutch Immigration Service (IND),
we will need to then also charge € 345 processing fee extra on behalf of the IND.
According to our policy, au pairs pay for their own return ticket.
We also charge the legal registration fee of € 34 to each au pair.
Filipino au pairs
For au pairs from the Philippines, you pay a surcharge of € 25 on the monthly placement fee. If the au pair is still in the Philippines, other additional costs are as follows:
Mandatory legalization contract Philippine embassy: € 22.50 one-off.
Sending of legalized contract to the Philippines: € 80 one-off.
Annual return ticket Manila-Amsterdam: Approximately € 1000 one-off.
Full service means we help you find the right candidate. Read more on the page Procedure
At Au Pair International you can choose between paying in instalments via a subscription or paying once via an invoice.
The below mentioned rates are applicable to all registrations in our portal started on 1st of August and onward.
Rates Full Service (excl. the Philippines)
Option 1: | Option 2: | |
Registration costs au pair and host family | € 800 one-off | € 800 one-off |
Programme fee | € 875 one-off | € 825 one-off |
Fees IND | € 345 one-off | € 345 one-off |
Costs for the recruitment, selection and training of the au pair by the foreign partner agency | € 800 one-off | € 800 one-off |
Placement fee | € 35 per automated debet | € 420 one-off |
Total: | Minus. € 1600 (at 1 month) – Max. € 3360 (at 12 months) | Minus. € 1600 (at 1 month) – Max. € 3360 (at 12 months) |
We also charge the legal registration fee of € 34 to each au pair.
For au pairs from the Philippines, you pay a surcharge of € 25 on the monthly placement fee. If the au pair is still in the Philippines, other additional costs are as follows:
Mandatory legalization contract Philippine embassy: € 22.50 one-off.
Sending of legalized contract to the Philippines: € 80 one-off.
Annual return ticket Manila-Amsterdam: Approximately € 1000 one-off.
With a relocation service, the au pair transfers to another host family during her exchange year.
The below mentioned rates are applicable to all registrations in our portal started on 1st of August and onward.
Rates Rematch
| Amount |
Registration cost au pair | € 400 one-off |
Registration cost host family If not yet registered with our office | € 400 one-off |
Placement fee | € 35 per automated debet |
Would you prefer a rate that is as advantageous as possible? If you choose the option 'DISCOUNT invoice' you will receive a whopping 15% discount on the total placement fee.
Please note: regardless of the reason and regardless of the moment, the au pair placement ends earlier than previously agreed, no refund of costs already paid or otherwise leniency will be offered. For more information, please read our payment terms.
Other costs
Other costs which can be expected when participating in the au pair program:
Type of cost | Amount | To whom | When | Obligatory? |
Room & board in your family | Approximately € 150 per month | A.o. supermarket, drugstore, restaurant, gas, water, electricity | Continuous, amount depends on your lifestyle. | Obligatory |
Pocket money au pair | € 76 per week | Au pair | Weekly on a fixed day | Obligatory |
Dutch course | € 295 – € 325 | Au Pair International | Before the start of the course | Not mandatory, but highly recommended |
Au pair insurance | Depending on the au pair's country of origin: € 336 – € 540 | Insurer (e.g. Joho Insurances) | Before arrival au pair. | Obligatory |
BRP extract of au pair registration and, if applicable, costs of TB research au pair | € 10 & € 47 | Municipality / GGD | At appointment | Mandatory if required by law (depending on country of origin) |
Guarantuees
The choice of an Au Pair agency that will supervise the placement of your Au Pair is of course an important one: you would like to be able to count on prompt assistance in the screening of your Au Pair and in handling the immigration formalities. During the year you would like to be able to contact an experienced party when you have any questions. It is important that the Au Pair is included in an active community of other Au Pairs in your area and that fun activities are organized for them.
By choosing Au Pair International you have the following guarantees:
• There are no hidden costs such as an obligatory contribution to the Au Pair’s airline ticket, additional fee for the excursion programme/au pair training or costs for a foreign partner agency for additional screening;
• Optional payment of placement costs in instalments and the option to terminate the subscription prematurely in the event of an unplanned premature departure of the Au Pair;
• Simply register and follow the process via the online AuPortal;;
• Fastest turnaround times for Au Pair visas and residence permits in The Netherlands;
• Complete service package with at least five free Au Pair events and free Au Pair training including First Aid;
• Professional guidance by account managers with a BA or MA degree.
All amounts stated on this website are subject to printing and spelling errors and include VAT.