Persons between the ages of 18 and 27 can be granted a visa to work as an au-pair for a period of at least six months and not longer than twelve months.
The aim of au-pair stays is to improve language skills and broaden horizons by getting to know the host country. Only one au-pair stay in Germany is possible.
➤ Persons between the ages of 18 and 27 can be granted a visa to work as an au-pair for a period of at least six months and not longer than twelve months.
The aim of au-pair stays is to improve language skills and broaden horizons by getting to know the host country. Only one au-pair stay in Germany is possible.
➤ Two (2) fully completed and signed applications including declarations pursuant to Section 54 Residence Act
➤ Two (2) recent biometric passport photos
➤ Valid and personally signed passport – issued within the last 10 years, with at least 2 blank (visa) pages
➤ Two (2) uncertified copies of the data page of your valid passport
➤ Residence permit in your country
➤ Proof of address, e.g. valid driver’s license, utility bill, lease
➤ Signed au-pair contract based on the specimen contract published by the Federal Employment Agency (original and two (2) copies) A printout or fax copy will be accepted if the au-pair post was offered through an agency with RAL Gütezeichen (Quality Mark)
➤ Personally drafted complete curriculum vitae, detailing in particular training to date and, where applicable, periods of employment with one (1) copy
➤ Letter of motivation with one (1) copy detailing expectations of planned stay and anticipated career and personal benefits, as well as future plans
➤ Residence registration certificate of the guest family (original and two (2) copies)
➤ Proof of German language skills at A1 level in the form of a recognised language diploma (original and two (2) copies)
➤ Proof of adequate financial means (as a rule in the form of the au-pair contract)
➤ Proof of adequate health insurance cover
Health insurance in line with EU standards (covering the entire Schengen area, minimum coverage of 30,000 €, valid from the day of entry for the entire stay)
➤ Adults: 80 EUR Children 0-5 years: free Children 6-12 years: 40 EUR Children 12 years and older: 80 EUR