From match to arrival
Choose an agency
Only an IND-recognised au pair agency can apply. Check the public register of recognised sponsors.
The match
The agency checks the au pair and the family, and you sign the schedule.
The application
The agency applies online or with form 7502 and pays the fee.
MVV sticker
After approval, the au pair collects the visa at the Dutch embassy.
Arrival
Collect the permit, register at the family’s address and take the TB test if needed.
What a recognised agency does
Applies for you
Only the agency can file the application with the IND.
Guarantees the rules
It checks the family, the au pair and the schedule.
Reports changes
A new host family or an ended match – the agency informs the IND.
You can find recognised au pair agencies in the IND public register of recognised sponsors.
When the IND says no
Read the decision
The decision states the reason and the deadline – usually 4 weeks.
Object in time
We file the objection and add the missing evidence.
Hearing and court
We represent you at the IND and, if needed, in court.
Questions about the application
How long does the IND take?
The legal decision period is 90 days. Recognised sponsors often get a faster decision.
Who pays the IND fee?
Usually the agency or the host family – the au pair must not pay agency fees.
Can I travel to the Netherlands on a tourist visa and apply here?
No. The au pair route starts with the agency – most nationalities need the MVV first.
Can we object ourselves?
Yes, but a well-prepared objection makes a real difference. We do it for you.
After your au pair year
Student permit
Admitted to a Dutch university or university of applied sciences? Your next step.
study-visa.nl Open website FamilyPartner visa
Met your partner here? Living together in the Netherlands.
partner-visa.nl Open website WorkHighly skilled migrant
A Dutch employer wants to hire you as a knowledge migrant.
hsmvisa.nl Open website Short staySchengen visa
Family or friends visiting you – up to 90 days.
shortstayvisa.nl Open websiteInformation valid for 2026, based on ind.nl and the European Migration Network. Rules can change – always check the latest information with us or on ind.nl.