- Females aged 18-25 (you need to apply for your visa before you turn 26)
- South African and EU passport holders only
- Single and have no children
- Good overall health
- Matric or high school equivalent qualifications
- Childcare experience and references
- Non-smoking and have a clear police record
- Able to ride a bicycle, swim and cook
- Holding a valid driver’s license is a bonus as this makes a strong applicant
- Speaking Dutch is a bonus
- Willing to attend language course for full program duration
Placement and departures all year round. You need to apply at least 3-6 months before your planned departure date.
Your host family will apply for your work permit in Belgium. When this is granted you will apply for your au pair visa at the Belgian Embassy in SA. The visa application process will be handled through TLS Contact Centre in Johannesburg or Cape Town and your OVC Consultant will guide you in the process and make sure you have all required documentation.
If you are applying to go from the Netherlands directly to Belgium, speak to your OVC consultant as the process and documents are slightly different from applying from South Africa.
- Contact your local OVC office for more information.
- Complete the OVC registration link as sent by your OVC Office.
- Pay your application fee.
- Receive your application forms, complete and return them to your OVC consultant.
- Your consultant will interview you in person and then submit your application forms to our partners who will review your application.
- When you have been accepted, they will start to look for your perfect host family.
- Once you are placed, your program fee will be due.
- Your OVC consultant will assist you with your visa application, final briefing and prepare you for your departure.
ADDITIONAL COSTS TO YOU
- Doctors visit - only once matched will you need to see a Belgian Embassy approved Doctor
- Travel costs (flight/bus/car + accommodation for 1 or 2 nights) - attending your in person visa interview at the Belgium embassy in Pretoria or Cape Town
- Police clearance (SAPS) plus Apostille process through DIRCO.
- International driver’s license
- Language Course fees in Belgium - prices differ from area to area but budget for 75-120 Euros per semester (most cases paid by the host family, you will need to chat to your host family after being matched)