AuPair-HELP

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For Au pairs (96)

Questions as an AuPair in Germany

Do I need knowledge of the language of the host country and how good does it have to be?

I have an appointment at the embassy. What awaits me there?

I have stage fright before my first phone- or video call with my host family.

Can I choose the city or area I want to go to?

Some agencies issue a so-called 'AuPair ID-Card'. Is it important for me to get one?
For host familys (160)

Questions as a host family

Apparently there is an emergency hotline for au pairs

Because of the war in Ukraine, we would like to take in an au pair from there. Is that possible?

Can our AuPair work with the neighbor or relatives while we are on vacation?

May our AuPair take on the care of a relative in need of care?

Some agencies advertise that they are 'certified'. Does that mean anything?
All about the visa (9)

Questions about visa and residence

Does a transfer au pair need a new visa?

Does every au pair need a visa?

The visa has been granted. What does that mean now?

The visa was refused. What does that mean now?

In the area around the embassy there are so-called visa agencies that advertise guaranteed success for visa applications. Is this reputable?
Technical questions (30)

Technical questions about our website

eMail encryption (5)

Access problems

Registrierung und Anmeldung

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