Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Create an AU Pair Specific visa in the UK
Closed
45 signatures
What the petition asks
For the government to consider a legal, formal, straight forward route for a young, unskilled person via an Au Pair Visa to enter the UK for a limited period of time to stay in a host family legally in exchange for childcare.
Currently, only around 7 countries can work as an Au Pair (AU) in the UK, requiring a pre-settled visa status or youth mobility visa. This visa is expensive and allows them to work as anything, making it difficult for many to opt for this option. The supply and demand for AU pairs are out of proportion, as UK families struggle to pay for childcare. However, with Brexit, these options have disappeared, and no European or African countries can work as an AU pair. Au Pair Jobs were initially created to provide young people with opportunities to explore other countries and cultures while earning money by caring for children. However, the UK's lack of AU pairs has negatively impacted those in need and those seeking to travel and explore the world.
Timeline
| 20 Sep 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Mar 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
45
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
20 Sep 2023
Closed
20 Mar 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.