Sam8850:
I guess I didn't mention this before, your first degree is very key, and yes, you will be able to get jobs here in Nigeria.

Learning online is also more about improving your existing skills or learning a new skill to get you an edge in that field or at least be a decent candidate.

Thanks a lot bro!!

temitayoolu:
I just got to Berlin on a work Visa so applying for my blue card soon. My wife has done her verification and hopefully she joins me soon.

Can you kindly share the nature of job you secured in Germany?

Sam8850:
Great news and we wish you good luck.

I have a number of questions I'd like to ask regarding the application process.

1. Did the Verification Officer visit the entire family members you listed on the forms?
2. Did you do any document verification?
3. Since your spouse has a blue card you are not required to show proof of language, was this asked for?

Thanks.

@Sam8850 The verification officer visited my parents and a witness from my spouse. He visited all the institution that issued any form of documentation including all the hospitals where I and my children were born. For me my life was basically across two states in Nigeria and in the UK. I am guessing they also verified the UK bit.

I didn't do any document verification. But then again my husband had done most of that prior to starting a job.

Sorry again I had to ask him again. He doesn't have a blue card as he was employed directly by the government. He works in a research institution. However, I still didn't need to present language certification as i had degrees outside Nigeria

It was a looooong tedious process as the officer actually goes literally everywhere. I had to follow him around to speed up things because of terrain some locations would have been difficult to find using just the address.

Wow... I can already imagine the time and stress you went through moreso I'm also thinking of how my wife will go through that as well.

Thanks a lot for sharing your experience and answering my questions.

Triumphantglory:


@Sam8850 The verification officer visited my parents and a witness from my spouse. He visited all the institution that issued any form of documentation including all the hospitals where I and my children were born. For me my life was basically across two states in Nigeria and in the UK. I am guessing they also verified the UK bit.

I didn't do any document verification. But then again my husband had done most of that prior to starting a job.

Sorry again I had to ask him again. He doesn't have a blue card as he was employed directly by the government. He works in a research institution. However, I still didn't need to present language certification as i had degrees outside Nigeria

Sam8850:
Hello all and welcome to this thread. This new year, I believe a lot of people have resolutions and plans they intend to achieve this year and for the future. I am a strong believer of the saying "Knowledge (the right information) is Power" hence having the right information from peoples experience and legit sources can lead to the achievement of our goals.

Now, for those of us who are intending to migrate to Germany for work or family re-union purposes, it is very vital to get the right information on processes and guidance to successful acquiring of your visum (visa).

Here we go, first it will be very important to visit the German Consulate official website, try to know legit site as opposed to third party, clone sites or random Google site results. The official site of the German Consulate in Nigeria is https://nigeria.diplo.de, there you can find a lot of information regarding types of visas, booking appointment and requirements.

I am currently processing my Work Visa (entry visa for Blue Card) at the Consulate, I had my interview on 19th November 2018 and I await the approval of my visa. Also, at the same time I'm looking to begin process of a family re-union visa for my wife and 1year old son, interviews have been booked for both in March 2019.

I believe there are Nigerians out there in Germany who have gone through this process in the past few years that can share their experience with us, which is always helpful. I have questions and well as I can answer questions of my journey to this stage, I have also been able to share and answer questions on other threads that can help.

So lets begin this journey by helping each other one question and answer at a time for the right information is power that will help us achieve our goals.

Thank you.

It's about time this thread existed,a lot will benefit from it. Had my interview for family reunion over three years ago,the only thread about Germany on nairaland existed for the students visa. .
One thing I'd like to add though,it's great if you can learn the basic deutsch (A1) before one gets to Deutschland. Goethe Institute in Lagos teaches deutsch. Most germans would not speak English except for the younger ones or in the bigger cities like Berlin. Wishing everyone success in their endeavours. Alles gute,tschüss

AnuStacy:


It's about time this thread existed,a lot will benefit from it. Had my interview for family reunion over three years ago,the only thread about Germany on nairaland existed for the students visa. .
One thing I'd like to add though,it's great if you can learn the basic deutsch (A1) before one gets to Deutschland. Goethe Institute in Lagos teaches deutsch. Most germans would not speak English except for the younger ones or in the bigger cities like Berlin. Wishing everyone success in their endeavours. Alles gute,tschüss

Problem is we don't all live in Lagos. Getting a German language school even in Abuja was like looking for a needle. I do think they should decentralise the Language bit of the institute like what the British Council does

temitayoolu:
I just got to Berlin on a work Visa so applying for my blue card soon. My wife has done her verification and hopefully she joins me soon.

nice thread...please how does the interview for tourist like i mean questions?myself and wify has been slated for appiontment feb 8th..

This thread is for work Visa and family reunion.

I'll advice you search for Schengen Visa thread here on NL

Trusthim:


nice thread...please how does the interview for tourist like i mean questions?myself and wify has been slated for appiontment feb 8th..

temitayoolu:
Check your skype

If you and Sam8850 prefer private conversation then an open one then i will help make it quicker for both of you.

I don't understand this your message. I have had more people here sending me pm and I have replied most of them via PM.

Is there an issue with a p2p conversation with an old time buddy . ?

justwise:


If you and Sam8850 prefer private conversation then an open one then i will help make it quicker for both of you.

You are right most German speak German.


It's been crazy trying to communicate without wifey here (She's A1) but I am learning small small.

AnuStacy:


It's about time this thread existed,a lot will benefit from it. Had my interview for family reunion over three years ago,the only thread about Germany on nairaland existed for the students visa. .
One thing I'd like to add though,it's great if you can learn the basic deutsch (A1) before one gets to Deutschland. Goethe Institute in Lagos teaches deutsch. Most germans would not speak English except for the younger ones or in the bigger cities like Berlin. Wishing everyone success in their endeavours. Alles gute,tschüss

temitayoolu:
I don't understand this your message. I have had more people here sending me pm and I have replied most of them via PM.

Is there an issue with a p2p conversation with an old time buddy . ?

Yes there is when you open a thread and decided to share contact details rather than having an open discussion. If you can't share this info here for all to learn then what is the point of this thread?

I think you are missing the point and calling out fellow member(s) isn't allowed here.

I have reached out to different people on this thread/site privately as well as openly for different questions. If you do not understand the concept of privacy then why does this forum has a pm option?

You don't expect someone to come out here cause its an open forum to download their entire itenery just because its an open forum, where is the security there?

The thread is open to questions, answers and information needed to help members with work and family re-union visas. Which people have been posting there questions and members sharing answers as well.

Please if you have a question just go ahead and ask it and not call out member(s).

Thanks.

justwise:


Yes there is when you open a thread and decided to share contact details rather than having an open discussion. If you can't share this info here for all to learn then what is the point of this thread?

Sam8850:
I think you are missing the point and calling out fellow member(s) isn't allowed here.

I have reached out to different people on this thread/site privately as well as openly for different questions. If you do not understand the concept of privacy then why does this forum has a pm option?

You don't expect someone to come out here cause its an open forum to download their entire itenery just because its an open forum, where is the security there?

The thread is open to questions, answers and information needed to help members with work and family re-union visas. Which people have been posting there questions and members sharing answers as well.

Please if you have a question just go ahead and ask it and not call out member(s).

Thanks.

I will call you or anybody out when you keep asking for pm, there is nothing secret about securing a visa, so please discussion should be open here.

Baba abeg calm down. E no reach that level.


There is a pm option here we already pm.

You don't expect me to start putting all my personal info online here. Where is the security? Infact you are derailing this thread. Whether you are a mod or not you need to excersice extreme calmness and wisdom in dealing with situation like these.


Cheers

justwise:


Yes there is when you open a thread and decided to share contact details rather than having an open discussion. If you can't share this info here for all to learn then what is the point of this thread?

temitayoolu:
Baba abeg calm down. E no reach that level.


There is a pm option here we already pm.

You don't expect me to start putting all my personal info online here. Where is the security? Infact you are derailing this thread. Whether you are a mod or not you need to excersice extreme calmness and wisdom in dealing with situation like these.


Cheers

Nobody asked you to put up your private details here, you can ask questions and contribute without using your real name or other personal details.

Last on this..stop this pm business and keep discussions open here

Lol bro.


You know power intoxicates Nigerians. From the president down to the person to share food at a party.

I won't stop doing pm because the option exists.

Cheers Mr Mod!

justwise:


Nobody asked you to put up your private details here, you can ask questions and contribute without using your real name or other personal details.

Last on this..stop this pm business and keep discussions open here

temitayoolu:
This thread is for work Visa and family reunion.

I'll advice you search for Schengen Visa thread here on NL

Hey! Just incase you didn't notice my earlier inquiry, can you share the nature of job offer you secured in Germany? I look forward to your response

It's a tech job.

okezie007:
Hey! Just incase you didn't notice my earlier inquiry, can you share the nature of job offer you secured in Germany? I look forward to your response

I see Mikehk2, classichsy and Pice10 just sent me a message. Please post your questions here so others can learn and we can go this thread.

Only if it's private and you do not want to share this information publicly then you can message me.

temitayoolu:
It's a tech job.

Thanks for your response. What tech skills enabled you get this tech job? And any other successful tips would be nice.

I just thank God man is not God.even here on social media people still have power ..I weep for this country

I would appreciate if your are more direct


I am more than wiling to provide some guidance within my spare time for free. There are lots of jobs here in Berlin and I must say you can start by visiting xing.com and searching for jobs in your field and see if it exists.


if you are not already into tech you can stary by using udemy and reaching out to a tech mentor first

okezie007:
Thanks for your response. What tech skills enabled you get this tech job? And any other successful tips would be nice.

Awesome thread..

lol jacob05

jacob05:
Awesome thread.. being following the student thread even tho I’m applying for work.

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My tech mentor I would appreciate if you mentioned your job role, educational/experience background and "udemy" skills that enabled you get your current job. Any other of your comments are highly welcome

temitayoolu:
I would appreciate if your are more direct


I am more than wiling to provide some guidance within my spare time for free. There are lots of jobs here in Berlin and I must say you can start by visiting xing.com and searching for jobs in your field and see if it exists.


if you are not already into tech you can stary by using udemy and reaching out to a tech mentor first

temitayoolu:
I would appreciate if your are more direct


I am more than wiling to provide some guidance within my spare time for free. There are lots of jobs here in Berlin and I must say you can start by visiting xing.com and searching for jobs in your field and see if it exists.


if you are not already into tech you can stary by using udemy and reaching out to a tech mentor first

thanks for your responses so far. is it possible getting primary and secondary schools that teaches in english.cos the kids might not be able to compehend studies in german