Au pair in Germany

Germany is extremely diverse, from the gloomy forests to the endless fields, from the sandy beaches to the mountain ranges of the Alps, from the vineyards to the chalky rocks of Rügen.
As an au pair in Germany, you can experience rich history and culture, the scenic countryside as well as thriving metropolitan cities while improving your language skills and meeting new friends.

Below are the basic requirements for au pair program in Germany. For more detailed information please follow the links on the page or visit the official Immigration Service website.

Conditions for the Au Pair

18-26 year old (non-EU) or 17-30 years old (EU)

Can't be married and have children

Basic knowledge of German language

Be able to pay for travel expenses

Conditions for the Host Family

Have at least one child under the age of 18

Provide au pair with own bedroom and all meals

Provide au pair with pocket money from 260 EUR / month

Au pair duties cannot exceed 6 hours / day and 30 hours / week

Au pair stay: 6-12 months

Be a German speaking family and willing to be part of a cultural exchange

May not have family ties with the au pair

Be a different nationality than the Au Pair's nationality

Relevant links

Apply for an au pair visa - Service portal Baden-Württemberg
List of the German Embassies by country - Federal Foreign Office "Auswärtiges Amt"