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Become an Au pair in Germany

Live with a German host family, help with childcare, get free stay, food, and pocket money, then move into Ausbildung, FSJ, or a full time career in Germany.

Pathway to Ausbildung
Lower Language Level A1 Only
Au-Pair Benefits

Discover Your Life Changing
Au-Pair Journey in Germany

Free Stay & Food

Your host family provides a cozy room, daily meals, and a safe environment, all at zero cost.

Monthly Allowance

Receive salary every month as pocket money to enjoy Germany, travel, and manage your personal expenses.

Improve Your German

Learn German naturally through daily conversations with your host family and local community.

Explore Europe

Weekends become mini-adventures, visit new cities, cultures, and attractions across Germany & Europe.

Pathway to Ausbildung

Use your Au-Pair year as a stepping stone to Ausbildung, higher studies, or skilled employment in Germany.

Personal Guidance

Every step of your journey, documentation, interview prep, placement, guided personally by Voyage To Victory.

Au-Pair Tasks

What Does an Au-Pair Do?
Daily Responsibilities Explained

Childcare Support

Prepare breakfast, play with kids, read stories, and accompany them for small walks or activities.

School Runs

Accompany children to school, kindergarten, or after-school classes and ensure they travel safely.

Fun & Activities

Engage children in games, arts and crafts, singing, playing, outdoor fun, and creative activities.

Light Housework

Assist with simple household chores like vacuuming, mopping, and keeping children’s areas tidy.

Cultural Sharing Tasks

Share basic customs, food habits, and simple traditions from your culture during daily interaction with the host family.

German Practice at Home

Use simple German words during daily routines, conversations with children, and regular interaction with the host family.

Au-pair Requirements

Requirements to Become an Au-pair In Germany Before You Apply

Age Limit
Eligible Age Requirements
Non-EU: 18–26 Years EU: 17–30 Years

Applicants must meet the age criteria based on their nationality before applying for the Au-pair program.

Language Skills
German Language Requirement
Minimum Level: A1 Basic Communication Required

Applicants must have at least basic German knowledge (A1 or higher) to communicate with the family and adapt easily.

Family Status
Marital & Family Conditions
Unmarried No Children

To qualify as an Au-pair, you must be single and should not have children.

Travel Costs
Flight & Travel Expenses
Self Funded Travel Sometimes refundable after arrival

Applicants must be able to cover their own flight tickets for both arrival and return journeys.

Duration
Minimum Stay Requirement
At Least 6 Months Stay With Host Family

You must be ready to live with your host family for a minimum of 6 months to participate in the program.

Experience
Previous Au-pair Experience
First time applicants only Prior Au pair experience not accepted

Non EU applicants applying to Germany must not have worked as an Au-pair in Germany previously.

Au-pair Benefits

Your Rights as an
Au-pair in Germany

Private Room & Meals

Comfort & Safety

A heated, lockable, furnished room (≈8 m²+) and the same meals as the family, free of cost.

Pocket Money

Monthly Allowance

You receive a fixed amount every month, transferred regularly to your account.

Language Support

German Courses

Host family provides a subsidy (per month or lump sum) and a transport ticket for classes.

Insurance

Full Coverage

The host family arranges health, accident, and liability insurance for your entire stay.

Working Time & Rest

Fair & Balanced

Max ~6 hrs/day, ~30 hrs/week, 4 free evenings, 1 free day weekly & public holidays free or compensated.

Vacation & Admin

Time Off & Support

Enjoy ~4 weeks paid vacation and get full support with residence permit extensions & related fees.

Contract & Mediation

Protection & Support

If serious issues arise, end the contract with notice (~14 days). Voyage To Victory mediates and supports you.

Faq’s

Frequently Asked
Questions

For non-EU citizens: 18–26 years. For EU citizens: 17–30 years.

You need at least A1 level in German to communicate with the host family.

No. You must be unmarried and must not have children.

The minimum stay is 6 months, and it can extend up to 12 months.

Non-EU citizens cannot apply if they have already worked as an Au-pair in Germany.

You must pay your own travel expenses to and from Germany.

Au-pairs work between 18–30 hours per week, depending on the host family.

Au-pairs receive approx. €280 per month as pocket money.

Typical tasks include childcare, light household duties, preparing snacks, helping kids with school bags, etc.

Yes. Host families usually contribute to your German language course fees.

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