In Germany the minimum age requirement for an au pair is 18 years old.
If the au pair is an EU citizen the maximum age is 30 years.
Non-EU citizens no older than 24 years can become au pairs through a German Agency
A special au pair visa for U.S. citizens must be obtained before leaving the U.S. a process that takes up to 3 months.
Au Pair work is Germany is a maximum of 12 months.
People who already worked in Germany as an au pair may not work there again no matter how long their previous stay was.
Au Pairs normally work 30 to 35 hours per week.
Au Pairs who are not EU citizens must have basic knowledge of the German. Proof of German language may be required by the authorities.
Foreign au pairs that are not members of a member state of the Federal Republic of Germany, the residence permit must be requested before departure at the responsible German representation (Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany or a regionally responsible consulate) in the form of a visa (visa).
The Au Pair must be registered with an Agency licensed by the BUNDESANSTALT FUR ARBEIT. The entry visa requires the previous approval of the local authority for foreigners at the residence of the host family.
The Work Permit is given by the request of the locally responsible labor office. It presupposes the presence of a valid residence permit or their promise.
Au Pairs who are not citizens of the European Union need a valid passport of their country of origen for the entry and for the duration of the stay intended.
Citizens of the European Union need only have a valid identity card for the duration of their stay.
Monthly pocket money for the au pair in Germany starts at Euro 205 plus a monthly travel pass and other benefits such as a contribution to course fees of Euro 100 per semester and up to Euro 155 for return travel at end of year. For this expect hard work that usually involves more housework than au pairs normally do.
It is recommended you contact your nearest Embassy/Consulate in your home country for more up-to-date information.
