Au Pair in China: Responsibilities/Requirements/Cost

Au Pair in China guide

Au Pair in China Program

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The point

A clear program page should make the exchange easier to understand.

An au pair is not a full-time nanny or domestic worker. The core idea is cultural exchange: living with a host family, helping with children in agreed hours, learning the local language and culture, and sharing your own background.

互惠生不是全职保姆,也不是家政雇员。它的核心是文化交流:住在接待家庭里,在约定时间内协助照看孩子,学习当地语言和文化,也分享自己的语言和生活经验。

Shanghai skyline and China exchange context

Shanghai, language and family life become part of the lesson.

Boundaries

Responsibilities / 职责边界

Usually included
Childcare during agreed hours, simple child-related help, language and culture sharing, and joining family routines with clear boundaries.
通常不应包括
长期全职家务、全天候待命、超出当地规则或双方约定的工作量,或把文化交流包装成低价劳动力。

Application first, documents later

Requirements / 申请要求

You can first apply with a clear profile and at least one suitable photo. Supporting documents such as certificates, references or police records can be uploaded later if you already have them, or added after a match when they are requested.

你可以先用清楚的个人资料和至少一张合适照片提交申请。无犯罪记录、证明、推荐信等资料可以有就先上传;如果暂时没有,也可以先申请,后续匹配或审核需要时再补充。

Good to prepare early
A recent photo, short family letter, childcare experience if any, available arrival month and preferred stay length.
Can be added later
Police record, medical check, education certificate, references, visa or local compliance documents.
Chinese lanterns and cultural context

Costs

Costs / 费用

Costs vary by country, visa route, travel season, insurance, language study and support model. Discuss expectations early and write down what each side agrees to cover.

Possible costHow to handle it
Flight / travelAgree before matching.
Visa / documentsDepends on nationality and route.
Insurance / health checksConfirm before final decision.
Platform direct matchingFamilies and au pairs communicate directly through the site.

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