Au pair from Guinea-Bissau in Germany
On request, wait time checked individually
The hard facts
- Dakar
- We do not give a range for this country because waiting times vary too much. We check the current situation before every application.
- 75 euro for the national visa (D visa)
- No — telc or ÖSD exams are possible
- Possible — it makes the procedure longer
Responsible mission abroad
Approximate duration
Visa fee
Goethe-Institut on site
Document verification
As of 8 September 2026. Waiting times change; the responsible German mission abroad decides.
The money-back guarantee does not apply to placements from this country.
What you need from Guinea-Bissau
The list of the responsible mission abroad always counts. In practice almost every mission asks for the following.
- Passport valid well beyond the stay, plus copies
- National visa application form and biometric photos
- Signed au pair contract with the host family
- Proof of German at A1 level (Goethe, telc or ÖSD)
- Exam with telc or ÖSD, sometimes in a neighbouring country
- School certificates and any childcare references
- Proof of insurance, paid by the host family
- Motivation letter in your own words
- Visa fee, payable in local currency
- Birth and school certificates, possibly sent for verification
How long it usually takes
We do not give a range for this country because waiting times vary too much. We check the current situation before every application.
This is an experience range, not a commitment. The mission decides at its own discretion and may take longer.
Next steps
- 1Create your profile and upload your documents
- 2Review by aupairo, then the academy
- 3Match, contract, visa application in your home country
Questions about Guinea-Bissau
Where do I apply if I live in Guinea-Bissau?
At the responsible German mission in Dakar. You always apply in your home country, never on arrival.
What does the visa from Guinea-Bissau cost?
The national visa costs 75 euro, payable in local currency. With aupairo you as an au pair pay nothing (§ 296 para. 3 Social Code III).
How long does processing from Guinea-Bissau take?
We do not give a range for this country because waiting times vary too much. We check the current situation before every application.
Can I take a German exam in Guinea-Bissau?
There is no Goethe-Institut in the country. telc or ÖSD exams are possible, sometimes in a neighbouring country.
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The responsible German mission abroad decides on the visa at its own discretion. We do not promise a visa.
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