Au pair in Germany: a gentle start to moving, learning the language and living in Europe
Support throughout the process: finding a host family, preparing documents, applying for a visa and assistance until you move.
Consultation
What an au pair placement is and how we help you move to Germany through the programme
What the programme includes and how we help
You live with a family and help with the children, including play, school and walks. We check the family’s arrangements in advance and help you avoid risks.
You receive accommodation, meals, pocket money and time to learn the language. We check that the arrangements meet the programme’s standards.
Who is an au pair placement suitable for?
Who is the programme for?
If you want to move to Germany without a large upfront investment, we help you find a suitable route through the au pair programme and support you through the process.
After the programme, many participants move on to vocational training, university, a voluntary social year (FSJ), language courses or other legal forms of residence.
What you should understand beforehand
We explain the details from the start: the programme is not a way to earn money quickly, but a carefully planned and safe move with the possibility of staying in Germany afterwards.
What you need to do and what we take care of
What is required of you
• Usually aged 18–26
• German at a minimum of A1–A2 level
• An interest in working with children and documented experience
• Willingness to live with a family and follow household rules
We check the family, living arrangements and contract so that you move into a safe and reliable environment.
• Free accommodation and meals
• Monthly pocket money
• Health insurance
• A contribution towards language course fees
• Immersion in German life
Learn all about the programme in our video
How it works
the conditions
of participation
your profile
a host family
with arranging
the contract
with your visa
for your move
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FAQ
Au pair is a cultural exchange programme in which you live with a German family, help with childcare and have the opportunity to live legally in Germany, learn the language and settle into life in Europe. The family provides accommodation, meals and monthly pocket money.
The main requirements are usually an age of 18–26, basic German at A1–A2 level, an interest in working with children and willingness to live with a host family. You should also be open to cultural exchange and follow the programme’s rules.
We support you at every stage: gathering documents, creating your profile, finding a host family, preparing for the interview, applying for a visa and organising your move to Germany.
Yes. After an au pair placement, many participants move on to language courses, vocational training, university study or other legal forms of residence in Germany. We help you plan your next steps for staying and settling in.
The process takes two to six months on average, depending on how quickly documents are prepared, a host family is found and a visa appointment becomes available. We work to speed up the process and reduce the risk of refusal at every stage.
