Germany Au Pair Visa Application Process

The Germany Au Pair visa is a type D visa granted to applicants who wish to stay with a host family in Germany for more than 90 days to improve their German language skills, learn about Germany and its culture, and in return, help with small household chores and childcare for the host family.

Those who receive a visa under the Germany Au Pair program have the right to reside with a German family for 6-12 months. Au Pair program members, who can attend a language course to improve their German language skills with the contribution of the host family, also receive a certain allowance payment in accordance with the agreement made with the German family.

If the visa applicant states that he/she is applying for the Au Pair program in the documents required for the Germany visa procedures, the visa can be obtained more easily compared to other visa types.

What is an Au Pair?

Au Pair means mother's helper, reciprocity. The au pair program is an international cultural exchange program and in order to be accepted to the program, certain conditions such as age, education, and social skills must be met.

The applicant accepted to the Germany Au Pair program receives language education economically without any accommodation expenses, while helping the host family with their business and childcare. Since the visa to be obtained for the Germany Au Pair program is a Schengen visa, the applicant has the opportunity to visit other countries in the Schengen area.

Within the scope of the Germany Au Pair program, the German family that hosts a foreign citizen in their home must provide certain facilities to the applicant. The conditions for private room, food, monthly salary, support for course fees, insurance and weekly leave opportunities are discussed between the applicant and the German family.

What are the Au Pair Germany Requirements?

The conditions that the person applying to the program to become an Au Pair in Germany must meet are listed below.

Being between the ages of 18 and 26
Not being married and having children
Having an Au Pair agreement with a German family residing in Germany
At least high school graduate, preferably university graduate
Knowing German at A1 level
Not having any obstacles to obtaining a German visa
Being able to afford the expenses of a trip to Germany
Have a clean criminal record
Not having a health problem that threatens public health
To have knowledge about child and baby care

An important condition to consider when finding an Au Pair Germany family is to find a family whose native language is German. A family whose native language is Turkish and lives in Germany cannot host an Au Pair applicant from Turkey.

How to Go to Germany from Turkey as an Au Pair?

In order to go to Germany from Turkey as an Au Pair, after meeting the application acceptance conditions, it is necessary to apply for an Au Pair visa with the necessary documents within 6 months before the agreement date made with the German family.

What are the Required Documents for an Au Pair Germany Visa?

The documents and paperwork required for the Au Pair Germany visa are listed below.

Germany Au Pair visa application form : The application form, which can be accessed online, must be filled out completely in German and signed by the applicant. 2 application forms must be submitted for the au pair visa application.
Valid passport : For the Au Pair visa, the applicant must have a valid passport issued within the last 10 years and 2 photocopies of the photo page of the passport where personal information is written must be attached to the application documents.
Biometric photo : Two passport-sized photographs of the applicant must be taken within the last 6 months and must be 35 mm x 45 mm in size, in compliance with biometric specifications.
Contract signed between the Au Pair and the German host family : The contract, which must be prepared in German, must include the full names of the parties, the contract start and end dates, the mutual obligations of the contract parties, the amounts of pocket money and fee support for the language course, the Au Pair's insurance costs and working hours.
Au pair questionnaire : The Au Pair questionnaire prepared by the Federal Employment Agency must be filled out by the host family and added to the visa application file.
Residence document : The residence document of the German host family must be attached to the application documents.
Language certificate : The applicant must submit a language certificate from certain institutions proving that he/she has at least A1 level German. The language certificate for the Au Pair visa must be based on a language test result prepared according to the standards of the Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE).
Motivation letter : A motivation letter written in German by the Au Pair applicant, including the applicant's future career plan, must be included among the application documents.
CV : The applicant's CV must be translated into German and attached to the application documents.
Education documents : If the applicant has a document regarding his/her previous school or vocational training, it must be translated into German and declared in the visa application.
Au pair visa fee : A payment of 75 Euros is required for the Germany Au Pair visa.

How to Fill Out the Au Pair Germany Visa Application Form?

The Au Pair Germany visa application form can be filled out in printed form or online. The Au Pair visa application form must be filled out in German and two copies must be submitted with the application.

The Germany Au Pair visa application form includes the applicant's personal information, passport information, family information, contact information, travel information, references and accommodation information. The questions in the application form must be answered carefully, with accurate and up-to-date information. The applicant's biometric photo must be attached to the completely filled Germany visa application form with a paper clip, without gluing or stapling.

How much is the Au Pair Program Germany Visa Fee?

The visa fees that people who will go to Germany with the Au Pair program must pay are given in the table below.

Services	Fees
Germany Au Pair visa fee	75 EUR
Filling out the application form and petition	60 EUR
Making an appointment	Free
Biometrics operations	40 EUR
Consulting service	80 EUR
Total	255 EUR

How Many Days Does It Take to Get a Germany Au Pair Schengen Visa?

Germany Au Pair Schengen visa procedures are completed in an average of 8 to 10 weeks. It is observed that the time required for the visa process is extended during periods such as holidays when the workload of the applied units increases or in cases where the applicant declares missing documents.

What are the advantages of joining an Au Pair Program in Germany?

The advantages of joining the Au Pair program in Germany are listed below.

The most important advantage of the Au Pair program is that the cost of living in Germany is low. In order to participate in the program, the applicant is responsible for paying the visa consultancy fee, travel expenses and visa fee.
The host family in Germany is responsible for covering the accommodation and food expenses of the Au Pair, and there is no charge for these.
In addition to attending a language course outside of work hours, the Au Pair will have the opportunity to practice frequently as they will be hosted by a native German speaking family.
The German family is obliged to provide the Au Pair with a monthly allowance of at least 280 Euros and a language course support of 50 Euros.
Health insurance valid for the duration of the stay in Germany is taken out by the host family for those participating in the Au Pair program.
People who participate in the Au Pair program have the opportunity to learn about German culture directly and make new friends.
Since the visa that the Au Pair will receive is a Schengen visa, the applicant has the right to travel to other countries in the Schengen area.
People whose Au Pair agreement has ended can continue their Au Pair duties with the same family after one year, if both parties wish.

Can You Learn a Language with an Au Pair Program in Germany?

The Germany Au Pair program contributes to the applicant's German language learning. The person accepted to the Au Pair program is hosted by a native German speaking family, thus having the opportunity to improve their German language skills.

People who want to go to a language school in Germany can receive language education in the region they are going to by obtaining a German language course visa and a German Au Pair visa. The applicant accepted to the Au Pair program can attend the language course outside of work hours and the host family is obliged to contribute 50 Euros to the language course fee in accordance with the Au Pair agreement.

What are other programs similar to the Germany Au Pair Program?

Other programs similar to the Germany Au Pair program are listed below.

Germany Erasmus program
Germany language school program
Germany short-term study and internship program

The Erasmus program, which encourages cooperation between higher education institutions and intercultural student mobility, is preferred by people who want to do an Erasmus internship in Germany. Germany offers many opportunities for internships, depending on the applicant's educational background and professional experience.

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