Frequently Asked Question

Au pairs are issued visas valid for the entire Schengen area.This is important because international flights do not always go directly to the destination country.

Therefore, a separate transit visa may be required for each transit country. If the booked flight is not a direct flight, please ensure that the first airport of entry is already located in a Schengen country.

Modern international airports in Europe are divided into a "Schengen area" and a "non-Schengen area". Once entered the Schengen states, the au pair enjoys freedom of movement throughout the Schengen area.

(shown here in blue)

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