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Arrival and authorities
Visa, entry, registration and insurance — everything that matters around your au pair's arrival.
What happens after the decision?
Here you will find answers to the main organisational questions — from the visa and the entry to the first formalities in Germany.
Questions in this area
How long does it take until an au pair is here?
The path to arrival consists of two phases: the getting-to-know-each- other phase usually takes around 1 to 2 Wochen, depending on the host family. From the Botschaftstermin, visa processing takes around 2 to 6 Wochen, depending on the country of origin.
When should the au pair arrive?
Choose a calm week in your everyday family life for the arrival. Major trips, hospital stays, intensive therapy weeks or other special commitments right after arrival make settling in unnecessarily difficult.
How does the au pair open a bank account?
The bank account is only opened after arrival in Germany and always runs in the au pair's name. One of the requirements is the tax identification number (Steueridentifikationsnummer), which the au pair receives after registering their address.
What updates do we get during the visa process?
You automatically receive an email from us for every important status update – for example, when the documents have been forwarded to the partner agency, the Botschaftstermin (the appointment at the German embassy) is coming up, the visa has been granted, or the arrival can be planned. …
Which au pair insurance should we take out?
We work with the Dr.-Walter-Au-pair-Versicherung. The cost is around 44 € per month. You receive an email from us with the relevant link through which you can take out the insurance. …
Which official steps follow the au pair's arrival?
After your au pair's arrival, a number of organisational steps and visits to German authorities follow. …
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