Please be aware that only German speaking families can host Au Pairs.

You are required to present a valid passport (min. validity 6 months).

The following documents must be presented to the Embassy during your appointment. Make sure to handover only complete applications.

• Filled in application form (national visa) + declaration form (Section 54 (2) 8 in conjunction with Section 53 of the Residence Act)
• 3 biometric passport photos (not older than 6 months)
• Copy of all pages of your passport (A4 size copy)
• Copy of data and signature page of your host parents’ passports
• Original Au-Pair-contract signed by both parties containing all relevant information • Further information, including a model contract can be found here • If you have a contract from a RAL-certified au-pair agency, a copy, scan or fax is usually sufficient.
• Motivation letter + CV
• If applicable: O/Level, A/Level, proof of study/employment
• A1 certificate issued by Goethe Institut
• Signed acknowledgment of receipt of the “fact sheet- working as an au pair for a German family” (download on this website, information leaflet not to be submitted)

Please prepare two identical application sets with the above-mentioned documents copied and bring all your original certificates along. Moreover, every set has to be sorted already in the correct order as showed above!

Fee: EUR 75 (to be paid in Rs., by credit card or cash) – no refund in case of rejection! Conversion into Rs. is made based on the exchange rate at the time of application.

Note further:

False or falsified documents will lead to the refusal of the visa and / or further consequences.

Incomplete applications may result in refusal. Complete documentation does not guarantee a visa approval.

The German Embassy Colombo reserves the right to ask for additional documents and / or call applicant for additional information or interview.

Download as pdf here