Au Pairs: What Are the Requirements for Entry into Italy?

As travel picks up again and parents return to the office after working from home, demand for and supply of au pairs have also begun to rise in our country.
It is important to know that there is a difference depending on whether the person in question is a citizen of the European Union or a non-EU citizen.

Citizens of the European Union

European citizens staying in Italy for less than 90 days are not required to fulfill any obligations other than carrying a valid identification document.
However, if the stay exceeds 90 days, you must complete residence registration with the local government office in the municipality where you are staying.
The following documents are required for the residency application:
– Documentation certifying the type of work to be performed;
– Proof of sufficient financial resources for the duration of the stay;
– Health insurance
– If the purpose of the stay is for study, you must submit a document certifying enrollment at a recognized school, university, or institution.

Non-EU Citizens

Non-European Union citizens staying for less than 90 days need only a visa and the subsequent declaration of presence.
If your stay exceeds 90 days, you must apply for a residence permit.
Non-EU citizens have eight days to submit their application at the Questura and must provide certain documents:
– Application form;
– Copy of your passport;
– Entry visa;
– Four passport-size photos;
– Payment of a fee (which varies);
– Health insurance;
– Enrollment in a school, university, or institution if you plan to pursue a course of study and are applying for a permit for that reason.

The validity period of the permit will be the same as that of the entry visa.

If the au pair is staying with the host family, the family is required to submit a declaration of presence to the police headquarters; this must be done regardless of the length of the stay and no later than 48 hours after arrival.