Which countries can I have an Au-Pair / Nanny from?

Since November 2008 the rules regarding Au-Pairs in England have changed. The visa category of Au-Pair no longer exists.

An Au-Pair is now the same as a live-in Mothers Help or live-in unqualified nanny. They are an employee who works and lives at your home.

UK Border Agency says that an Au-Pair, Nanny or Mothers Help can come from the following countries:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Irish Republic, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom. Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway are not members of the European Union (EU) but citizens of these countries have the same rights to enter, live in and work in the United Kingdom as EU citizens.

Swiss nationals are also permitted.

There are special rules for those from Bulgaria / Romainia.

There is also Youth Mobility Scheme (Tier 5) which enables those from Australia, Canada & New Zealand to work in the UK (subject to terms of the scheme - Youth Mobility Scheme)