Visa and entry

Does the au pair contract need to be adjusted if the arrival is delayed?

Short answer

No. The au pair contract does not need to be reissued or adjusted if the arrival is delayed.

Last updated: 20.08.2026

What lies behind it

The au pair contract serves, among other things, as the basis for applying for the visa. For the actual entry and the permitted stay, the validity dates entered in the visa or Aufenthaltserlaubnis (residence permit) are then decisive.