Documents required:

• 2 duly completed application forms “Application for a Residence Permit” (please date and sign the forms!)
• 2 declarations of True and Complete Information in accordance with §54 Residence Act (please date and sign the forms!)
• 2 recent biometric passport pictures
• Passport (original and 2 copies)
• If applicable: Residence Permit (original + 2 copies )
• School certificates and/or university degrees (originals + 2 copies)
• Motivation letter
• Au-Pair contract with the host family, i.e. Au-Pair Agency’s contract with the address details of the host family (2 copies)

• Important: If the Au-Pair contract is concluded directly with a host family (not via an Au-Pair Agency), it has to be submitted in original

• Proof of basic knowledge of the German language (Course certificate). Please note that a lack of basic German knowledge (level A1) may lead to the visa application being declined (original + 2 copies)
• Proof of health insurance valid from date of arrival and for the duration of stay in Germany (2 copies)
• “Meldebescheinigung” from host/host family
• Important: The applicant must not have completed 25 years of age upon application