Aupair/Nanny Visa & Regulations
Au Pair in Japan
There is no au pair program in Japan. However, citizens of certain countries can apply for a Working Holiday Visa allowing them to take up an employment as an au pair.
Accepted countries:
Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland and Denmark
Age: 18-30 (For some countries the maximum age is 25 years. However, in exceptional cases applicants up to 30 years can be admitted by the Government of Japan). For more information please contact the Japanese embassy in your country.
Duration of stay: 12 months
When entering Japan an intial stay of 6 months is granted. The Immigration Authorities in Japan may extend the visa by another 6 months.
General requirements:
Working Holiday Makers must:
- not have dependent children
- be in good health and not have a criminal record
- possess a valid passport
Financial requirements: The au pair must have sufficient funds (approx. 2000 euros) to support him-/herself during the first time of his/her stay in Japan. The participant must also have a return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase a return ticket
Language requirements: The ability to speak Japanese is desirable but not required.
Travel costs: The travel costs have to be paid by the au pair herself/himslef. If you as a host family want to bear a part of the costs, please do not do this until the au pair has successfully arrived and stayed with you for a part of the agreed time.
Health insurance: It is strongly recommended to take out private insurance to cover illness, injury or accident before coming to Japan.
Working Holiday Visa:
The au pair needs to apply for the Working Holiday Visa at the nearest embassy or consulate of Japan. It is a single entry visa. If the participant has to leave Japan and wants to return, she/he will have to obtain a re-entry permit from the Immigration Authorities before leaving Japan.
Within 90 days of arrival in Japan the au pair must apply for alien registration at the nearest Local Government Office.
For further information about the the Working Holiday Program please check the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs where you can also find links to your competent embassy.
As you might know already Sauveauapirs regulations and visa requirements differ from country to country. To find out more simply click on the links below.
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