Germany•Europe28-56 days
75 EUR
Minimum 6 months, maximum 12 months
No
Required
Allowed
No
Not Required
For participation in recognized programs such as FSJ, BFD, or FÖJ.
The German Au Pair Visa (§19c(1) AufenthG + §12 BeschV) is a national Type D visa for non-EU citizens aged 18–26 to live with a German-speaking host family. Applicants need an au pair placement contract and at least A1 German. The host family must include a minor child and must not be related to the applicant.
The stay is limited to 6–12 months and cannot be renewed as an au pair. The host family pays at least €280/month pocket money, covers health insurance, and contributes €70/month toward a language course. The au pair visa does not lead to permanent residence.
This visa is ideal for young adults seeking cultural immersion in a German-speaking household who can commit to childcare and household duties for up to one year.
Age 18–26 at time of application
Must not be related to the host family
Basic German language skills (A1 level minimum)
Signed au pair contract with host family
Host family must have at least one minor child
Host family must be a German-speaking household
Valid health insurance
No prior au pair stay permitted
Job Offer
Required
VIDEX application form (completed and signed)
Two biometric passport photos
Valid passport
Signed au pair contract (including hours, pocket money, schedule)
Proof of A1 German language skills
Health insurance certificate
Host family acceptance letter
| VIDEX National National Visa Application Form (Online) | Fill online |
| Application Steps | Secure a contract with an eligible host family; Apply for National Visa (Type D) at the German embas… | germany.info |
| Forms | VIDEX National | germany.info |
| Language Req | A1 German language proficiency required | germany.info |
| Official Info | https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/other/au-pair | make-it-in-germany.com |
| Max Age | 26 | germany.info |
| Max Stay | Minimum 6 months, maximum 12 months | germany.info |
| Max Stay Estimate.notes | Minimum 6 months, maximum 12 months. | germany.info |
| Min Age | 18 | germany.info |
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