Au pair in Germany

Your year in Germany starts here.

Live with a German family, look after their children, learn the language and see a new country from the inside. We help you find the right family and stay in touch for your whole stay.

  • 18–26 years old
  • Basic German
  • 6–12 months

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Email us with these details:

  • Full name
  • Country you live in
  • Age
  • German level
  • WhatsApp or phone

Write an email

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What you need

  • You are between 18 and 26 years old
  • You speak basic German, level A1
  • You enjoy spending time with children
  • You are not related to your host family

Fair and safe

  • You never pay us in advance
  • By German law, a placement fee for au pairs cannot exceed €150, and it is only due after a successful placement
  • You speak with your family by video before you decide
  • You sign a written contract before you travel
What you get

Your host family agrees to this in your contract

These are the minimum terms for au pairs from outside the EU.

pocket money per month, at least
€280
towards your German course per month
€70
of help per week at most (6 hours a day)
30 hours
days off per week, at least
1.5
working days of holiday per month, at least
2
illness, pregnancy, birth and accident, paid by your family
Insurance
in your host family's home
Room & meals
minimum and maximum stay, no extension
6–12 months

Source: German Federal Foreign Office guidance, January 2025. The current rules of your German embassy or consulate always apply.

How it works

Four steps to Germany

  1. Apply

    Fill in the short form below. We contact you to get to know you.

  2. Meet families

    We introduce you to families that suit you, and you talk by video.

  3. Contract and visa

    You sign your contract with the family. We explain which documents your visa needs.

  4. Arrive

    You travel to Germany and start your German course. You can reach us during your whole stay.

Ready? Apply in two minutes.

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