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FAQs

What is the initial step of my application as an Au Pair?

Please fill out our Au Pair application form completely together with your photos. You may need to answer necessary questions. Once we have received your profile, a representative from Sunshine Au Pair will get in touch with you and will ask you to submit additional requirements such as: your updated CV, introduction letter to your future host family, the Sunshine AP Application Form and Photos. When you submit your documents to us, kindly make sure that they are all neat, clear, organized and in PDF form.

What is the next step after I have submitted my CV and Introduction Letter?

After you have submitted your CV and Introduction Letter, your application is now for second screening based on how neatly and clearly you answered your Sunshine Au Pair Application Form. We will also assess if you meet the criteria in becoming an Au Pair. Please make sure to answer all the questions thoroughly and honestly. A representative from Sunshine Au Pair will send you an email for an online interview.

After the interview, a representative from Sunshine Au Pair will send you an e-mail regarding the result. In some cases, we will conduct another set of interviews.

Once you have received an email informing you that you have passed the screening, that is the only time that we will forward your profile to a prospective host family.

When will I have an appointment to talk with potential host family?

We will schedule an interview for you and the host family once it is confirmed by both parties should they be interested in working with each other. We will send you and the host family an email as a confirmation about the appointment.

Please be well prepared to talk with potential host family. Be honest, open-minded and be clear.

When both of you confirmed to work with each other, Veena or Lucy will schedule a talk with you again about the match, just make sure you have understood the expectations of the host family, and have understood the questions from your side and make sure you have a right match.

How long does it take to be matched to a host family?

Some applicants take about 1-4 months to find a match. During this period, we expect you to update us regarding your application and we would like to know if you have any change of plans regarding your application. If you changed your mind about being an Au Pair, kindly inform us as soon as possible.

What are the requirements that I need to provide after a successful match with a host family?

We will email you all the list of requirements that you need to secure.

Is anyone going to assist me with my visa processing and other queries during the preparation of my documents?

Yes, our representatives from the Philippines, can assist you during your preparation for your CFO and appointment with the Embassy. You can ask them about your concerns and they will provide you with instructions and details to the best of their knowledge.

What will happen after I have arrived in the Netherlands?

Veena will get in touch with you and ask for any relevant changes and updates regarding your stay every 3 months. Expect a monthly email from our representatives in the Netherlands for updates and meetings from the agency. The meetings/events we hold will also make way for you to meet other Au Pairs from Sunshine Au Pair. We expect you to inform us of any relevant changes during your stay in the Netherlands.