Things to do
Cancel Mobile subscription
Cancel Fitness centre membership
Cancel Health insurance. You need to get the contact number from the insurers website and call them to cancel.
Cancel Healthcare allowance. Else you get mail to home country topay back the money.
Cancel Weekend train subscription. The travel card can be given to host family or next Au pair
Cancel the Bank account. Make sure to download transaction details before closing account.
De register at the municipality at least 5 days before you leave. It can be done online or call muncicipality.
Sell your not needed cloths, jackets, bikes to other Au pairs.
FAQ
My host family did not pay the last month salary. What can i do?
Contact your agency and they need to make sure you get paid.
Is it possible to be an Au pair for 1 more year?
In Netherlands Au pair visa is valid for 1 year only. Extension is not possible. However its possible to be an Au pair in other European countries like Belgium, Denmark etc.
Is it possible to get a student visa or work visa after Au pair year?
Student visa is possible but it cost around 10.000 euros per year as tuition fees, if you are from Non- EU country. Plus the accommodation and other living expenses.
Work visa is almost impossible. The highly skilled migrant visa need high level qualification and experience and should get a monthly salary above 3600 Euros. Mostly Au pairs do not qualify for this visa.
Is it possible to be a Nanny after Au pair year?
For EU Au pairs its possible to be a nanny in Netherlands. Few Nanny agencies need you to have a diploma in childcare. A background check is also done. For Non-EU Au pairs there is no visa to be a Nanny.
Is it possible to stay back in Netherlands after Au pair year for Non-EU Au pairs?
It will be considered as illegal to stay without valid visa. Your details will be passed onto police and they will start search for you. You can be deported to home country. It will also affect any of your future visa applications.
For few non EU nationalities its possible to stay back in Netherlands as tourists for 3 more months.
How to cancel fitness center membership when i have more months left in the subscription?
Cancellation policy depends on the fitness center. In general If you can provide proof that you are leaving the country its possible to cancel the membership