The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has announced that new rates for the monthly allowance and for the amount to help finance Danish language classes for au pairs took effect on January 1, 2026. The new rates apply to au pair applications that are submitted from January 1, 2026 onwards.
The new rate for the monthly allowance (pocket money) is DKK 5,250, and the new rate for the amount that helps finance Danish language classes is DKK 20,900.
The host family must pay at least DKK 5,250 per month as pocket money. The money must be paid to the au pair’s Danish bank account no later than the last banking day of each month, and is taxable. This must be paid even if the au pair is ill
When all other conditions for a residence permit as an au pair have been met, the host family must pay a one-off payment of DKK 20,900 to cover Danish language lessons.
The payment of the fee is a condition of being granted a residence permit.
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