Before entering Germany, you must apply for a national visa for au pairs in your home country, if necessary.
After entering Germany, you must first register your main residence.
Afterwards, you apply for the residence permit in writing at the competent office. If the approval of the Federal Employment Agency is required, the Foreigners' Registration Office will obtain it.
Attention: If you enter Germany without a visa, you may only work as an au pair after you have received the residence permit for the au pair employment. This does not apply if you are a citizen or national of Switzerland.
Taking up work before the residence permit has been issued may result in criminal proceedings and fines and have a negative effect on your residence status.
The residence permit is valid for a maximum of one year and cannot be extended for the same purpose .