Au pair from Sudan in Germany
On request, wait time checked individually
The hard facts
- Khartum
- 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 Sudan
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 Sudan
Where do I apply if I live in Sudan?
At the responsible German mission in Khartum. You always apply in your home country, never on arrival.
What does the visa from Sudan 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 Sudan 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 Sudan?
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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