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Sweden Au pair residence permit

12 facts quoted from the official source

Cultural exchange and limited childcare or light housework with a Swedish host family.

Route type
Cultural, religious & volunteer
Can bring
children
from the official record
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Age MaxThe au pair must be between 18 and 30 years old.
  • Age MinThe au pair must be between 18 and 30 years old.
  • Employment, placement or host agreementA signed au-pair agreement with the host family is required.
  • Nationality or qualifying statusThis permit is for a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA unless an expressly stated exception applies.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health-insurance requirementAccident insurance and comprehensive health insurance are required.
  • Passport or travel-document requirementA valid passport is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Dependent-family rightsFamily members cannot accompany under this route.
  • Work rightsChildcare and light housework are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week.
Family

Who you can bring

children
  • Dependent-family rightsFamily members cannot accompany under this route.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe current official application tariff applies to this route.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe permit is valid for at most one year.
  • Renewal or extensionThe permit cannot be extended.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Sweden?
The official source states: Cultural exchange and limited childcare or light housework with a Swedish host family.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: children.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Accident insurance and comprehensive health insurance are required.

Every answer is quoted from the official migrationsverket.se page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 12 points against the official source; 12 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source migrationsverket.seLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Sweden government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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