Be prepared for a different kind of responsibility
Having a person - often from another culture - to live, eat, and grow together with the rest of your family may be different than you had imagined. Also, it is a big responsibility, so it helps to be prepared. As a host family, it is useful to spend some time studying the rights and obligations of host families and au pairs – and related laws, rules and procedures.

Getting off to a good start as a host family
On this page we have brought together some of the most important basic pieces of information about being a host family. We also give you some good tips and advice about how to get things off to a good start. In ”About the au pair scheme” you can read more about contracts, residence permits, and conditions that the host family and the au pair must meet. You can also find answers to the most common questions concerning the au pair scheme.

Further information
If you cannot find the information you are looking for, you are welcome to contact Au pair Support. On the website of the Danish Immigration Service, you can find further information about the details, requirements, rules and procedures of the au pair scheme.