Au pair program · Germany
As an au pair in Germany you combine childcare with cultural exchange, language learning, and travel. You receive pocket money, your own room, and meals — plus the chance to make friends from all over the world.
Official fact sheet: Fact sheet for au pairs in Germany (PDF)
The au pair program in Germany is clearly regulated. These benefits are typically provided by the host family (amounts may change — current rules and your contract are decisive).
In Germany you work as an au pair for up to 30 hours per week: childcare and light household help — fairly shared and set out in the contract.
In your free time you keep your room and the bathroom you use tidy and help at shared meals.
Exact rules depend on your nationality and the responsible German mission abroad. Overview of typical minimum requirements:
For placement to Germany we usually need:
Later, items such as passport, police clearance, and further visa documents may follow.
Up to 30 hours per week — childcare and light household help, clearly set out in the contract.
No. At My Family Au Pair you pay no placement fee. Your own costs (e.g. visa, flight, language exam) may still apply.
In Germany a maximum of 12 months as an au pair. Afterwards an au pair stay in another country may be possible.
Apply free of charge — we review your profile personally and support you until arrival.