Host families can help by accompanying the au pair to appointments or assisting with online applications, especially for health insurance or allowances.
The Philippine Embassy in the Netherlands has announced that, starting 1 July 2026, the notarisation of au pair contracts for Filipino nationals will be suspended pending a review of the au pair programme.
Sunshine Au Pair remains fully operational as an IND-recognised sponsor, with active recruitment across 20+ nationalities. We're working closely with host families and candidates through this transition.
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