Tasks of an au pair are e.g .:

? Information Sheet – Au Pair Responsibilities and Conditions

?‍?‍? Duties of an Au Pair

Childcare

• Morning routine: Wake the children, help them get ready for school/kindergarten, prepare breakfast, and take them to school/kindergarten.

• Play and activities: Play with the children, keep them meaningfully occupied, and supervise them.

• Homework: Help the children with homework or supervise them while they work.

• Babysitting: Occasionally watch the children in the evenings or during other agreed times.

Light Household Duties

• Children’s laundry: Wash, iron, and put away children’s clothes.

• Children’s room: Keep the children’s room tidy and clean.

• Light housework: Tasks such as preparing small meals, doing laundry, vacuuming, keeping the kitchen clean and tidy.

• Pets: Taking care of pets and walking the dog.

❌ What Au Pairs Are Not Responsible For

• Gardening

• Cleaning windows

• Cleaning ovens

• Washing the car

• Doing major grocery shopping

• Cleaning toilets

• Full house cleaning

? Working Hours and Free Time

• Working hours: Max. 6 hours per day, and 30 hours per week.

• Overtime: Only with prior agreement and compensated with time off.

• Rest days: At least one full day off per week. At least one Sunday per month must be free.

• Evenings off: At least four evenings per week free.

• Leave for personal development: Time off must be given for language courses, religious activities, cultural events, and excursions.

? Paid Vacation

• Full year: 4 weeks of paid holiday for a one-year stay.

• Partial stay: Two working days of vacation for every full month.

• Family vacations: If the host family goes on vacation, the au pair may accompany them but must help with childcare. It counts as the au pair’s own vacation only if the duties are minimal.

? Language Course

• Support: The host family must contribute up to €600 for the language course (typically €70 per month or a lump sum).

• Participation: The au pair must attend a German course in their free time and may also take part in cultural events.

? Accommodation and Meals

• Room: The au pair receives a private room of at least 8 square meters within the family’s home.

• Meals: The au pair eats together with the family and receives the same meals.

? Pocket Money and Travel Costs

• Pocket money: €280 per month (standard rate).

• Travel costs: Usually paid by the au pair for both arrival and return.

• Language course contribution: Host family pays approx. €70/month toward the course.

? Insurance

• Coverage required: Health insurance, accident insurance, and coverage for pregnancy and childbirth.

• Cost: €25–44/month, paid by the host family.

Insurance options available at

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? Estimated Monthly Costs for Host Families

• Pocket money: approx. €280

• Language course subsidy: approx. €70

• Public transport (Germany Ticket): approx. €58

• Insurance: approx. €39–44
  ➡️ Total monthly cost starting from €600

? One-Time Costs

• Placement fee: €600

• Express shipping of documents (DHL): approx. €79

• Visa extension (foreigners office): approx. €100

? How Quickly Can a Visa-Required Au Pair Arrive?

• Visa processing time: Typically 4 to 8 weeks after application submission, but can vary based on consulate workload.

✅ Important Tips:

• Apply early to avoid delays.

• Submit complete and accurate documents.

• Check with the local consulate or immigration authority for specific timelines.

? Helpful Tips for Au Pairs

• Have all your documents ready in advance (e.g., medical certificate, language certificate).

• Communicate expectations and duties early with your host family.

• Plan time for your language course and personal activities.