Purpose: Stay with a host family for childcare and language acquisition, duration 6–12 months.
Requirements:
- Age 18–26 at the time of application.
- No family relationship with the host family.
- Host family speaks German as a native language; at least one adult must be a German/EU/EEA/Swiss citizen from a German-speaking region.
- Au pair must demonstrate basic knowledge of German (A1) (recognized ALTE-certified test; in Kenya, e.g., Goethe-Institut, ÖSD).
Documents:
- Passport + copy, VIDEX applications, biometric photos.
- Resume, letter of motivation (reasons, benefits, plans).
- Au pair contract (BA
template) signed by both parties.
- Au pair questionnaire from the host family.
- Certificate of residence for the host family (household composition).
- School/education certificates (e.g., KCSE, higher qualifications if applicable), employment references.
- Proof of intent to return (employer/university confirmation).
- A1 language certificate, health insurance for the entire au pair period; visa fee €75, appointment via waiting list (currently approx. 1-year wait according to the appointment portal).