Au Pair from Spain in Netherlands
Everything you need to know to go from Spain to Netherlands as an au pair — visa, salary, language overlap, and how to find a host family without an agency.
Visa & paperwork for Spain citizens
EU free movement applies
As a Spain citizen, you have the right to live and work in Netherlands without a visa or work permit. You only need a valid passport or national ID and to register with the local authorities after arrival.
Netherlands: au pair placements go through a recognised agency
No visa is needed, but Dutch rules expect EU au pairs to register with an IND-recognised au pair agency too. A host family that arranges an au pair directly must otherwise treat it as employment and pay at least the minimum wage.
How this works in the Netherlands →Language overlap
Netherlands doesn't share a language with Spain, but that's part of the appeal — most au pairs from Spain go specifically to learn one of the local languages: Dutch. Host families almost always speak some English.
What you'll earn in Netherlands
Beyond the cash, host families in Netherlands typically provide: Room & meals, Dutch health insurance usually paid. Add up the savings on rent, food, and utilities and the real value is significantly higher than the pocket money alone.
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Au pairs looking for a family in Netherlands
- Available now
- 28
- Typical age
- 18–29
- Speak English
- 82%
- Childcare experience
- 79%
64% have a driving licence · Most common nationalities: 🇫🇷 France (7), 🇩🇪 Germany (5), 🇮🇹 Italy (5), 🇪🇸 Spain (3)
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How to start your au pair journey from Spain to Netherlands
- Create a free DearAuPair profile (5 minutes)
- Browse host families in Netherlands, filter by language and family size
- Message families directly — no agency, no waiting
- Video call with the families you like
- Sign your contract and book your trip to Netherlands
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