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Au Pair Visa
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Au Pair Visa

Working Holiday

At a Glance

Processing Time

4-12 weeks

Estimated Cost

EUR €75

Stay Duration

1 year

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

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Living in Germany

Cost of Living
2% cheaper than United States
Avg Salary€36,000
Quality of Life
195/200
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Overview

Au Pair Visa (Exchange/Temporary)

The German Au Pair visa (Type D national visa) allows young adults aged 18–26 to live with a German-speaking host family for 6 to 12 months. Applicants must hold a signed au pair contract and demonstrate at least A1 German. The €75 visa fee is paid at the German mission.

Work is restricted to the host family, with no remote work or PR pathway. Processing typically takes 4–12 weeks at the responsible German mission. The visa is not renewable; a second au pair stay in Germany is not permitted.

This visa is ideal for young adults outside the EU who want cultural immersion in Germany through family living, childcare duties, and basic German language practice.

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Stay & Extensions

Initial grant1 year

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Age 18–26 at the time of application

Not related to the host family

Basic German skills (minimum A1 level)

Signed Au Pair contract

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Signed Au Pair contract

Proof of A1 German language skills

Valid passport

Health insurance

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Cultural exchange opportunity
  • Includes work authorization

Worth Knowing

  • No direct pathway to PR
  • Strict age limits
  • Restricted to one host family
  • Age under 18 or over 26
  • Relation to host family

Application Process

1

Secure a contract with a host family

2

Apply for a National Visa (Type D) at the German mission

3

Register at the local Residents' Registration Office

4

Apply for the final residence permit at the local Immigration Office

Application Forms

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