Whether you've already found someone or need our help connecting you with the right candidate — we guide you through every step and ensure full IND compliance.
Choose the path that fits your situation. Both options include full IND compliance, and our support from start to finish.
We find pre-screened candidates who match your family's lifestyle, schedule, and preferences. Ideal if you haven't found someone yet.
Complete a Family Registration Form to tell us about your household, needs, and expectations. No obligation at this stage.
We share au pair profiles; each participant has spoken with our team and provided references.
Video-interview your favourites. Once you confirm a match, we support you and your au pair with all administration, IND paperwork, and pre-arrival prep.
Already found a potential au pair? We verify they meet all program and immigration requirements. Free review, no obligation until accepted.
Through a public database (Au Pair World, Aupair.com) or personal contacts. Participant must meet IND eligibility and not be a family member.
Tell us about your family and provide your participant's contact details. Registration and review are free of charge.
We have a conversation with your participant and verify references. If accepted, we proceed to support you and your au pair with all administration, IND paperwork, and pre-arrival prep.
Both options include: full IND compliance, thorough participant review, visa paperwork support, and ongoing guidance throughout the program.
You're choosing an au pair, but they're choosing your family too. Both sides are deciding at once.
A great candidate may still talk to other families before deciding. That's normal.
Clear communication
Realistic expectations
A manageable role
We support both sides to build a match that lasts, not just a quick one.
Every au pair — whether found through Self-Match or Connection Service — goes through our review process before acceptance.
Every family is different — and so is every au pair. In this short video we walk you through how Sunshine matches host families with the right candidate, what the introduction stage looks like, and how we guide you from first profile to a confident "yes, this is the one."
Access our collection of clear video tutorials that walk you through every stage of the au pair journey, from application to arrival.
Stay informed about the official Dutch immigration (IND) rules and the specific responsibilities required to host an au pair safely and legally.
Download all necessary documents, including registration forms, checklists, and information brochures, to help you prepare for the program.
Have a question or need personalized advice? Reach out to our dedicated experts for support throughout your cultural exchange experience.
Register as a host family and we'll guide you through every step — from finding the right match to handling the IND paperwork.
Register as Host FamilyHave questions first? Get in touch — we're happy to help.
