Frequently Asked Question
Our children like their au pair so much that we would like to keep them with us longer. Is that possible?
Last Updated 16 days ago
Unfortunately, no.
The length of stay for AuPairs is limited to 12 months.
Even if your children have gotten used to their AuPair and the AuPair fits perfectly into your family, there is unfortunately no way to extend the AuPair contract beyond the maximum permissible period.
Even later, it is not possible for the au pair to come to Germany a second time as an au pair.
If the AuPair comes from an EU member state, they enjoy freedom of movement within the EU and can continue to reside in Germany. However, the activity as an AuPair ends after one year at the latest.
You could only continue to employ your former AuPair as a nanny/household help or similar afterwards.