Duby2288:
Please i need urgent help from the house... I applied for msc study visa to Germany. My interview was on the 11th April. At the time of my interview my proof block account certificate from fintiba was not ready, because i got the notification late. But I've made the payment before the interview but hasn't gotten the certificate as at the time of my interview, so i only presented evidence of payment. I was asked to provide the proof of block account cert within 24 days.. i was told to either send through mail or by post or bring it in person... After two days of my interview the proof of block account was sent to by fintiba which i hurriedly sent to the German embassy through the email i was directed... After about 3weeks i received another email demanding the proof of block account, this time i sent by post and wrote to them that I've sent it before and sent another through mail. I've been waiting for the visa decision since April only to receive letter from German that my visa was rejected because i couldn't provide the proof of block account. I was so weak with that as I've been waiting for the decision since then. Well i was told in that letter that i can appeal if i think decision wasn't fair with proof. Please i want to appeal to decision as they asked. Because I've everything right with me, time and date i sent by mail and time/date i sent by post.. How do i go about it? Has anyone had such experience before, i would be very happy to get assistance on how to go about with the Appeal. I've every requirements and I've paid already for my Summer and winter semester fee and I've also started online classes long before now.. i really need help urgent because i was given one month to appeal if i think it's not right.

When they asked you to send the proof of funds, did you send via email or postal mail?
You used both words here, not sure which you did exactly.

At this point, we should address this issue of mail and email.
Mail is the postal letter usually in envelop sent to a physical address
E-Mail is a letter in form of texts including attached documents sent to a virtual computer address with the domain @.... You know this.

As long as Germany is concerned, it is for our BEST INTEREST to remind ourselves of this important difference and PAY UTMOST attention to details in Mail and E-Mail.

WRola:
Hello guys,

I received an email from the German embassy to forward my passport and travel health insurance which I left with them after my interview. I called them yesterday and the lady said if I'm sure I left it with them then I should ignore the mail and that it is probably an autogenerated mail. My concern now is that she wasn't sure if it was an autogenerated email. Should I reply to the email or go to the embassy myself?

Resend a soft copy of the insurance proof to the email address you can send an email to (autoresponse addresses mostly fail) and remind them who you left the documents with, if you know the name, state the name of the interviewer.

In the response, include your name, passport number, date of birth, application number, date (time) of interview.


Did you leave your passport with them after the interview? That's rare

nightfox01:
Hallo leute

I am a student in Nigeria I am planning on studying medicine and surgery in Germany
Does anyone know my chances I have a 2.1 from chemistry in Nigeria I am learning German now as it is a requirement (I am at A2 now)

I want to apply for study visa appointment now so that I will be eligible next year

Will I get the admission as it is a NC

Are there any medical students here help a confused lad

Am I on the right path I want to share my testimony here one-day

Do you know any schools

All medical-allied courses are NC, either national or local. It's not really a matter of class but actual GPA when converted using the Bavaria GPA calculation.
As for schools, where you found the requirement also can have a list of schools.

You have good chances but remember there is a (un)written rule, Germans > EU nationals > other Euro nations > friends of the EU> country/region needs assessment.

Give it a try...

princejck:


Most people do use google or whatever means to get their information and even that some still need explanations from those who have passed through the processes base on their experience. As we say auf Deutsch „sicher ist sicher“

Of course we all do ask questions and I do ask a lot too. That is the essence of this thread and Internet.

Information you find by yourself are more dear to you, you could understand fundamentals better. In more complicated issues or for clarity case, others can help.

I admonish people to seek for preliminary information independently, from there, they can be part of their own journey.

Generally, if you wish to travel to any country on any visa, especially on study visa, please always visit the country's embassy website for clear info and other online sources. Then, you can ask specific questions.

We have had people coming here and ask 'what is the best university for master degree in Germany?'.

We can do better and let's up our games and show that we have genuine inquisitive spirits.

For the question @Camelcase
POF is real like Madrid. It can be only be demonstrated in 2 ways:
1. Blocked account in a bank account in Germany up to 11,500 (including the bank German bank charges). This locked money will be available to you at a rate of about 940 Eur per month for 1 year AFTER you ARRIVE Germany.

2. A Declaration of Commitment certificate (colloquially called Sponsorship Letter/SL) where a person living in Germany can apy to his/her local government/city that s/he knows you and is capable and willing to fund your cost of sustenance in Germany for at least 1 year. This person is usually a relative or close person, not receiving any social benefits from the German government, have enough money (about 950 Eur per month) to spare after all his/her expenses are paid. When this person applies for this certificate in Germany,there will be verifications of this person's capabilities, if positive, s/he will receive a certificate declaring that s/he will be supporting your stay during your stay in Germany for at least 1 year. That is the letter s/he will mail to you in Nigeria or wherever to submit along side other documents at the interview stage.

CamelCase:
Guys please..
How does Germany go with POF.
Is the block account thing real..

Someone pls help me explain how it works with proof of finance for Germany

Did you type this question on Google or ChatGPT before even coming here?

I see no curiosity in the minds of some members here and it is sad, especially for persons who wants to study abroad. Then we thing of negative profile when being queried by Consular authorities.

Threads like this are sometimes policed by Consular officers.

I understand the challenges, but as young persons and students/graduates, we should be markers of curiosity and self fact finders.

princejck:


Very easy, use Nigeria University strike on and strike off as a reason which affected many students academics performance.

Corona lockdown for those who were still in school 2020

So there is a general rule for lowered performance of students/graduates pre and post COVID-19?
People should be encouraged to learn how to answer personal questions.
There's no a single rule for all.

Imustreturn:
Guys please what's the best and affordable university to apply for masters or postgraduate studies?

If you could use a Google search, that would render this info.
Public universities are tuition-free but you pay semester contribution fee between 150-500 Eur per semester.

Play around with Google, daad.de/en and uni-assist.de.

Beress:

Pls did he reside in the south and got scholarship too?

Really didn't know. From the south and lived up north.

Beress:
Pls I need your view on this

For someone who got a PhD scholarship from a research group in Bielefeld, should he book his appointment in Lagos or Abuja considering the clause that those that got scholarship can book appointment in Abuja. The person resides in the south

Abuja could be great. A friend did his at Abuja.

Beress:

I really appreciate your response 🙏

Pls how is the Studentenwohnheim (dorm) like? Is it one person to a room? And the cost?

For someone in the mid 30s, what will be the cost for public health insurance?

Two types... Shared apartment, WG where you may share a kitchen and bathroom with 1-4 persons. There are also self con, good place.

Insurance is about 220

Beress:

Hahaha I have been thinking about that bicycle as well

1. You mean with 150 euro one can eat three times a day for 30 days 🤔🤔

2. I'm above 30

3. Will 450 get a selfcon room?

4. My location will be Bielefeld University

With this calculation it means one can be conveniently saving over 500 euro a month?

Bielefeld is a small city, you should get a self con for less, but apply to Studentenwohnheim (dorm) already to save immediate housing stress.
1. You may no longer be able to have traditional 3 times a day. It can get less or more after you spend a few months not knowing what you are doing in some cases (it's normal BTW).
2. You can have the cheap private health insurance like Mawista but if you know you have preexisting health challenges or your working hours exceed 120 h per month, take public. Better you start with simple Mawista though.

tym92:


1) Please, do I need to book appointment for certification of documents or I just go to embassy direct?
2) And I saw somewhere on the thread when someone mentioned going to court for certification, is that acceptable too?
3) Is there any fee to be paid for certification?
4) My school will resume October, what can you advise me concerning visa appointment cuz I've not apply?

Are you Cat A? If yes, go ahead with the final preparations towards your interview.
If CAT B, take a deep breathe and chill for the next 1.4 years.

Certifications are done by MOFA and Embassy and you may need an appointment for it in Nigeria.

Alternatively, attested documents from the court works great too. Less stressful.

Beress:

Lol at village people 😀😀
They said it's around 40,000 euros gross (inclucive of tax) per annum. What do you think there tax will look like

This is conveniently about 2500-2700 Eur per month.
Rent: 350-450
Insurance: 40-220 (Depending on your age and current health condition)
Feeding: 100-150 (Depending on WHAT and how much you eat of course)
Transportation (local): possibly covered in your semester contribution fee
Semester fee: 150-500 (Depending on your school)
Winter clothing: depending on your taste and time of purchase (now, winter clothes are pretty cheap).
Bicycle: later on... 😂

You'll be alright depending on your alrightness level wherever you are now.

Beress:
MrAAA2 and others please do you have any idea about the current cost of living in Bielefeld? Can a PhD student live fine on a monthly salary of 75 % TVL E 13?

I do not know the salary grade you talked about but for a PhD position, you can survive. Although you will not be able to solve your village people problems.

Blestos:
Good morning Elders in the house, I have been searching for a university that accept 2nd class lower for masters programs in Physical Education in Germany... Please help a brother

Maybe you consider sports management (e.g. German Sport University Köln), say you are looking for physical education, it might be a lot.
Alternatively, look at other areas of specialisation in P.E e.g Kinesiology

sammirano:
Please is it normal for schools to ask for Visa before enrolment?

MrAAAA and other OGs pls help.

Usually this wasn't common but with global slow and low visa approval rates, I think Universities are doing this to make arrangements for who will be available in persons and possibly plans for hybrid classes. I can imagine the organisational stress because if a course is NC restricted, a candidate that will be able to join when the semester begins is preferred. My class has 24 students, 3-4 Europeans and most others are from countries with visa problems. It is important for such department to know who and who will be available to start at the beginning of the semester.
If this is your case that no visa yet, they will advise you and maybe offer a waiting list for you.

Blestos:
Good morning Elders in the house, I have been searching for a university that accept 2nd class lower for masters programs in Physical Education in Germany... Please help a brother

Not necessarily the class but the point in German scale. Most MSc courses are set at 2.5 German equivalent GPA minimum points though there could be boosts from work experience, professional certifications. Try some private universities or NC Frei courses

brown1234:


So under which category should the baby appointment be

As family reunion perhaps.
On the day of the mother's interview, both applications will be submitted for appropriate consideration.

But the mother will need a very convincing motivation letter and CV.

Kennie28:
what visa will I book for my child? But in the application form for student visa I saw a section for child's information if the applicant is a parent.

Then do that.

But what if
I really do not know.

Kennie28:
Please it's very urgent I'm about to book my appointment. I want to apply for study visa with my child as my dependent. Please how do I apply a separate appointment for her

It's just an appointment. Book for 2.
Your child will need a separate visa application form anyway.

9cguy:
Good day
Is dia anybody studying in one of these big cities in Germany

Berlin
Hamburg
Munich
Cologne
Frankfurt


Like how long does it takes for ur AM to be sent?

Is it true that it takes a bit long for them to process such document in big cities due to population compare to small towns/villages?

Not particularly true.
Cologne is considerably fast, Hamburg not so slow.

Joesno:


Any money to be paid? Pls help with d link too, Thanks!

Sorry... I'm not so magnanimous.
You have the info you need. Find a way around it. It will help you personally in your journey

Joesno:


Any help on this? Is over a month I asked

Your passport number and email address is needed.
As regards whether you should book now or not, it's on you, given the circumstance.

Kennie28:
Please what is the current accurate rate for Euro to naira? Want to use uniassit please how much is the 75 euro to naira currently?

It varies. I have paid for someone's application at the prevailing Send (fluterwave) exchange rate which is at 813 (+1 Eur transaction fee) per Eur

HighPriest0:


Uni-assist is a scam... I advice people to avoid any school using it.
I remember applying for one program like that through uniassist.... Till today I have not heard anything from the school

I have effortlessly used uniassist on two successful occasions.
Did you fulfil the uniassist requirements and did you check what the school you applied to required?
Sometimes, just applying through uni-assist is not enough, the school may require further applications in their website, specific requirements (including VPD) and others.

Check these out again.

You ought to have at least receive an email from the school run whether admitted or not after the admission deadline. And when you emailed the school, what did they inform you?

Joeman1:


I hope im correct brother. Below is the appointment webpage is believe I should use.

https://service2.diplo.de/rktermin/extern/appointment_showMonth.do?locationCode=duba&realmId=1067&categoryId=2211&dateStr=04.07.2023

Please your guidance would be appreciated.

An email to the embassy is better. I can send you their email address.
But get everything ready for the interview particularly proof of sustenance in Blocked Account or Declaration of Commitment (so called Sponsorship Letter).

Joeman1:
Dear all, I have been accepted for a master's program in Berlin starting in September 2023. However, I am currently facing difficulties in securing an appointment date at the embassy. I am based in the UAE. Is there anyone in the UAE or anyone who knows someone in the UAE who is also seeking admission and facing the same issue? Currently, there are no available dates on the embassy's system for visa appointments. I kindly request your assistance on how to proceed. Thank you.

I had my interview in UAE in 2020, and a number of friends in 2021.
Are you sure? Or you don't know how to make appointments?

I have to know which is the case and let's see what's next.

Petit08:
Good afternoon

Please i got admission in Turbingen. The Resumption is 4th oct 2023,but find out now that I need to wait for 14 to 15months before I can be booked for an appointment. I book for appointment May 17,please what can I do knowing fully well that my Resumption is 4th oct.
And I also see it when booking my appointment that if I didn't hear from them before the start of my program that I should cancel my booking appointment. Please help me with vital information.

Beautiful discovery.

All these while you were planning study abroad, you never looked up embassy requirements?
Well, it's the sad situation. Either defer if the uni agrees or try next winter admission. You should now book.

ChiomaMC:
Thank you for responding
Please when you said currently insured by ABC, does that mean my health insurance here in Nigeria? If so, does that mean i have to get a certificate from them and send to the health insurance company in Germany? Secondly what if I don't have any health insurance at all?

You need a German health insurance. For your case, if you do not have any health insurance already, Mawista or Dr Walter might be the best. You are only liable for payment only after you arrive Germany.

You should read sources from the Internet

ChiomaMC:
I'm above 30

Google any public health insurance (preferably AOK, DAK, TK) with the name of the city your university is located.
Tell them to send a public insurance exemption letter to your school as required for the completion of your enrolment process.
Attach your admission letter, your passport data page and if available, your corresponding birth certificate in the request email.

A few days later, the contact person should respond.

Sample:

Dear Admin,

I am enrolling for this Winter Semester at the University of Koblenz-Landau.
I am required to kindly ask a public health insurance agency to send a 'Bescheinigung über die Befreiung von der Krankenversicherungspflicht” (Proof of exemption from compulsory health insurance) to the University of Koblenz-Landau registry office in order to complete my enrolment process.

I am however currently insured by ABC with the following details:
Surname
Name
Passport No.
Nationality
DoB
Current insurance number

Kindly see my current health insurance certificate attached