AU Pair / Nanny Jobs
What is Au pair?
Au pairs are young people who are taken into a family in return for performing a set range of regular tasks in normal family life (child care, light housework), in particular to improve their language abilities and expand their general education by helping them become more familiar with their host country.
How long can an au pair stay in Germany?
12 Months
To work as an au pair in Germany you must be at least 18 years old and not older than 26 years at the time of the application. You must stay for a minimum of 6 months. The maximum stay is 12 months. You may not have more than one au pair stay, even with a different family.
Au Pair in Germany requirements for Non-EU citizens
If you are a Non-European Union national then you will need a visa or residence permit to be an Au Pair in Germany. The general visa requirements of Germany are:
- Age: 18 – 26
- Basic German knowledge (you have to present an A2 certificate)
- Au Pair contract from family
- Health insurance valid for the whole stay in Germany (your Host Family will pay for it, but you will need the documents for the visa application)
- Valid passport
- You can cover your visa and travel expenses
- Invitation letter (required for some nationalities)
- Motivation letter (required for some nationalities)
