The au pair concept
childcare
Supervision and care, leisure activities, school support, homework help, babysitting in the evenings, preparing simple meals.
Light housework
Apartment cleaning, vacuuming, washing & ironing, small shopping trips, pet care. Not a substitute for a housekeeper.
Working time rules
Maximum 6 hours/day and maximum 30 hours/week. At least 1.5 days off per week, including at least one weekend per month. Four evenings off per week.
Language course & culture
The family facilitates participation in a German language course. Cultural events and social contacts are actively encouraged.
Holidays & Public Holidays
Two paid vacation days per full month. Public holidays are generally days off or compensated with time off in lieu.
Duration & Status
Minimum 6 months, maximum 12 months. The au pair is considered a guest – not a regular employment relationship, but a temporary family member.
Schedule & Procedure
1. Matching
1/2 weeks
Visa
8/12 weeks
The Silent Bridge
Support management
Procedure: After you have met "your" au pair through us, the contracts will be signed.
Our role: We check all documents for completeness and accuracy for the German Embassy.
Costs: The first installment of the brokerage fee is usually due during this phase.
Appointment: The au pair arranges an appointment at the German Embassy in India (VFS Global).
Waiting time: Processing by the embassy and approval by the immigration authorities in Germany takes approximately 2–3 months.
Costs: The visa fee (approx. €75) is paid by the au pair (often reimbursed by the host family).
The special feature: While the visa is being finalized, the au pair goes through our intensive preparatory school.
Training in etiquette, values of upscale households, table manners and professional service.
Practical tips for integration, everyday life in Germany, and preserving Indian warmth.
Goal: Your au pair arrives not as a stranger, but as prepared support for the whole family.
Flight booking: The flight is booked as soon as the visa is affixed to the passport.
Costs: A flight from India to Germany costs approximately €500 to €800, depending on the season. The host family usually covers these costs in advance or reimburses a portion of them.
Arrival: We will coordinate your arrival at your home.
Sharing traditions
Shaping the future
How much can an au pair cost me?
An au pair enriches family life through cultural exchange and valuable support.