Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by lekkan(m): 6:22pm On Apr 01, 2021 |
I just got admitted and I'm kinda overwhelmed with the information on the consulate website regarding the BA. Can anyone who has gone through the process help clarify this as seen on the consulate website Opening of Student Account (Blocked Account) In order to open a blocked account, you need to send an application to the bank in Germany. Your signature on the application form needs to be certified. Please present: 1. the filled application form for a blocked account 2. international passport and two black and white copies of the data page (no color copy!); the same applies to the legal representatives of a minor 3. admission letter of the German university and a copy thereof 4. a prepaid envelope (from a private service provider such as FedEx, DHL or UPS to forward the application to Germany) addressed to the bank providing your blocked account 5. evidence of the source of your funds (e. g. bank statements) You will have to sign the application form in presence of a Consular officer in order to have your signature certified. The same applies to the legal representatives of a minor. The following fees will apply: STUDENTS LANGUAGE COURSE PARTICIPANTS certification of signature: 20,- € certification of signature: 20,- € certification of the copy of the passport data page: 10,- € = 20,- € = 30,- € The fees are payable in cash (only in NGN) at the Embassy in Abuja or at the Consulate General in Lagos and depend on the current exchange rate. All forms and more information can be obtained from the website of the Federal Foreign Office: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/sperrkonto/388600The German missions in Nigeria do only certify your signature on the application form. If you have any questions in respect of the opening/closing of the blocked account, please contact the bank directly. Or I don't need it after opening a BA with fintiba? Lastly what's your take on Fintiba plus Thank you |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by NwadiNK: 6:53pm On Apr 01, 2021 |
Rennyunit: Has anyone been able to book an appointment date? It seems they are reverting to the normal method of picking an actual appointment date. Yes, I booked today |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by Rennyunit: 6:55pm On Apr 01, 2021 |
Checked again, Thanks! Nzealibaba: that is not the link |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by SOLARPOWER1(f): 8:05pm On Apr 01, 2021 |
richieboy1994: Solar power please give me your phone number please and please, there's something I want to ask u urgently Send me a pm |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by Nzesinachi1(m): 9:13pm On Apr 01, 2021 |
Who's got the link for interview booking, abeg send to me. Please. Thanks. |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by daambassador: 10:44pm On Apr 01, 2021 |
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Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by Nzealibaba: 12:34am On Apr 02, 2021 |
please people that booked yesterday ,are you still booking against summer or towards october for winter. i mailed my school informing them about the visa cancellation , they told me anytime i get visa i should come if i don't meet up summer i can join winter. they asked me to choose one so they know which fees i would pay, As it stands i don't even know if I would get appointment in winter. I am just confused.
No matter the case, Please read this: the actions of the embassy has been extremely unprofessional, and has lasted now for 3 consecutive academic sessions and we are gradually getting used to it. e.g some have already rebooked appointment without asking if things would be different.
So picture this scenario: A student maps out his time usually months(30 days +) applying to different schools up-to 3, 4, or more, writing and editing several applications, motivation letters, answering questions like reason why they choose their course and the school, sending mails with courier at almost 30,000naira(DHL which i use often) per mail, pay uniassist 75euro(25,000 depending on fluctuating exchange rate) per application. pay school for application and at times enrollment fees(e.g TUM ). and finally excel above other international competing students and gain admission. we make it look easy, but it is not, some of us are self sponsoring with excellent determination and the embassy would not give a tangible reason why they don't want to meet with this student for an interview after this hurdle. Last year summer and winter was exactly the same , you can read the post on Nairaland and confirm, people are still registering again without questioning the outcome.
Nigerian students we no longer have to blame the bad government as it has never been a viable solution. Can we try something different. Can we extend our voices by reaching out to government offices( Dont say they won't do anything yet , lets do our part first) in a not so stressful manner(through e-mail) , while being polite (make it a plea) and keeping it loud(By lending our voices individually, you and I, not for the outspoken ones) , let our voices be heard. Enough of complaining about bad government or bad students abroad. and start acting positively.
I have a clue: 1. We need to let the embassy know that we need a bit of transparency, let them give us informations we can work with, not blindly applying without a yes or No wether we would be getting an appointment. example : "summer applications are limited try winter,", "If you do not have a scholarship letter or a first class do not apply", "if you do not meet a particular criteria do not apply", "Due to corona we are taking this fixed number of Nigerians, and if the figures exceed they should inform the students on time so we try other countries". Schools in Germany apply this method and it works, it helps scale them number of applicant, making the screening process less stressful. honestly , I don't know any tangible reason why i was not granted appointment for summer, at this point I am going to repeat the exact steps I took again which obviously didn't work.
2. If they receive huge number of applications, then will we would like to know if it would be possible to opt for third party institutions , Indians do it, they use VFS global and it has made them travel around Europe with ease, if their is any set of Nigerians who should be denied migration as a result too much immigration , it should not be students . Education in Africa should be given priority.
3. April and October being an already established date for school resumption, the embassy if being handled by a competent and innovative head, should opt for temporary expansion of workforce during these peak periods. The embassy should anticipate before hand the huge influx of students and make adjustment towards expanding their workforce .students already pay visa fee up to 30,000naira hopefully it should cater for the extra aid they would need.
4. I believe if a student having spent his time and limited funds going through the long application process, and the school accepts, after placing him/her higher than other international competing students , the embassy should hear him/her out (Interview). and decide if he/she meets the criteria for studying in Germany. Now, their is a big difference between denying visa and not being invited for interview. One being denial of student visa after interview is an indication that the student do not meet the required criteria for traveling which is generally acceptable while the later, that is not being invited for an appointment is a case of the embassy not capable of handling student interview and should take quick actions towards it, to help these excellent students achieve their long planned goals.
Please if we can in unanimously , work towards moving this motion as a plea to the right offices, hopefully something would be done to that effect. just have in mind that after summer last year were denied visa appointment , winter was also denied . so lets do something to this effect so things wont go wrong again this year.
drop emails of embassy and government office who might help to this effect.
thanks. 8 Likes |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by GreatMage: 12:50am On Apr 02, 2021 |
Nzealibaba: please people that booked yesterday ,are you still booking against summer or towards october for winter. i mailed my school informing them about the visa cancellation , they told me anytime i get visa i should come if i don't meet up summer i can join winter. they asked me to choose one so they know which fees i would pay, As it stands i don't even know if I would get appointment in winter. I am just confused.
No matter the case, Please read this: the actions of the embassy has been extremely unprofessional, and has lasted now for 3 consecutive academic sessions and we are gradually getting used to it. e.g some have already rebooked appointment without asking if things would be different.
thanks. Not bad |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by GreatMage: 12:54am On Apr 02, 2021 |
Feeling faint...
Almost collapsed today 1 Like |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by sambrovic(m): 1:12am On Apr 02, 2021 |
@Lekkan plz I need guardian's on applying for a school in Germany. Kindly avail me how to contact you.tanks |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by Stiflersammy(m): 2:27am On Apr 02, 2021 |
Rennyunit: Has anyone been able to book an appointment date? It seems they are reverting to the normal method of picking an actual appointment date. When did this one happened? |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by richy16(m): 5:59am On Apr 02, 2021 |
Nzealibaba: please people that booked yesterday ,are you still booking against summer or towards october for winter. i mailed my school informing them about the visa cancellation , they told me anytime i get visa i should come if i don't meet up summer i can join winter. they asked me to choose one so they know which fees i would pay, As it stands i don't even know if I would get appointment in winter. I am just confused.
No matter the case, Please read this: the actions of the embassy has been extremely unprofessional, and has lasted now for 3 consecutive academic sessions and we are gradually getting used to it. e.g some have already rebooked appointment without asking if things would be different.
So picture this scenario: A student maps out his time usually months(30 days +) applying to different schools up-to 3, 4, or more, writing and editing several applications, motivation letters, answering questions like reason why they choose their course and the school, sending mails with courier at almost 30,000naira(DHL which i use often) per mail, pay uniassist 75euro(25,000 depending on fluctuating exchange rate) per application. pay school for application and at times enrollment fees(e.g TUM ). and finally excel above other international competing students and gain admission. we make it look easy, but it is not, some of us are self sponsoring with excellent determination and the embassy would not give a tangible reason why they don't want to meet with this student for an interview after this hurdle. Last year summer and winter was exactly the same , you can read the post on Nairaland and confirm, people are still registering again without questioning the outcome.
Nigerian students we no longer have to blame the bad government as it has never been a viable solution. Can we try something different. Can we extend our voices by reaching out to government offices( Dont say they won't do anything yet , lets do our part first) in a not so stressful manner(through e-mail) , while being polite (make it a plea) and keeping it loud(By lending our voices individually, you and I, not for the outspoken ones) , let our voices be heard. Enough of complaining about bad government or bad students abroad. and start acting positively.
I have a clue: 1. We need to let the embassy know that we need a bit of transparency, let them give us informations we can work with, not blindly applying without a yes or No wether we would be getting an appointment. example : "summer applications are limited try winter,", "If you do not have a scholarship letter or a first class do not apply", "if you do not meet a particular criteria do not apply", "Due to corona we are taking this fixed number of Nigerians, and if the figures exceed they should inform the students on time so we try other countries". Schools in Germany apply this method and it works, it helps scale them number of applicant, making the screening process less stressful. honestly , I don't know any tangible reason why i was not granted appointment for summer, at this point I am going to repeat the exact steps I took again which obviously didn't work.
2. If they receive huge number of applications, then will we would like to know if it would be possible to opt for third party institutions , Indians do it, they use VFS global and it has made them travel around Europe with ease, if their is any set of Nigerians who should be denied migration as a result too much immigration , it should not be students . Education in Africa should be given priority.
3. April and October being an already established date for school resumption, the embassy if being handled by a competent and innovative head, should opt for temporary expansion of workforce during these peak periods. The embassy should anticipate before hand the huge influx of students and make adjustment towards expanding their workforce .students already pay visa fee up to 30,000naira hopefully it should cater for the extra aid they would need.
4. I believe if a student having spent his time and limited funds going through the long application process, and the school accepts, after placing him/her higher than other international competing students , the embassy should hear him/her out (Interview). and decide if he/she meets the criteria for studying in Germany. Now, their is a big difference between denying visa and not being invited for interview. One being denial of student visa after interview is an indication that the student do not meet the required criteria for traveling which is generally acceptable while the later, that is not being invited for an appointment is a case of the embassy not capable of handling student interview and should take quick actions towards it, to help these excellent students achieve their long planned goals.
Please if we can in unanimously , work towards moving this motion as a plea to the right offices, hopefully something would be done to that effect. just have in mind that after summer last year were denied visa appointment , winter was also denied . so lets do something to this effect so things wont go wrong again this year.
drop emails of embassy and government office who might help to this effect.
thanks. You on point..it so frustrating not knowing why we are not getting an appointment date..my school is so expensive I pay 1700euro per semester and still am in Nigeria, this is never my plan.am getting frustrated with the process |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by princejck: 6:52am On Apr 02, 2021 |
richy16:
You on point..it so frustrating not knowing why we are not getting an appointment date..my school is so expensive I pay 1700euro per semester and still am in Nigeria, this is never my plan.am getting frustrated with the process Getting admission is one of the easiest process, why would you choose a school where u pay that much, knowing fully well how hard it is to get AD. They don’t care if you pay 10 million euro per semester. You made a big mistake |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by richieboy1994: 6:56am On Apr 02, 2021 |
Please give us the link Nzealibaba: that is not the link |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by lekkan(m): 6:58am On Apr 02, 2021 |
Drop your contact sambrovic: @Lekkan plz I need guardian's on applying for a school in Germany. Kindly avail me how to contact you.tanks |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by richy16(m): 7:00am On Apr 02, 2021 |
richy16:
You on point..it so frustrating not knowing why we are not getting an appointment date..my school is so expensive I pay 1700euro per semester and still am in Nigeria, this is never my plan.am getting frustrated with the process Not a mistake bro..I choose it cause of my course, other university don't offer it. |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by richieboy1994: 7:01am On Apr 02, 2021 |
Was that the page that came out after filling your details in here? Check image Rennyunit: Has anyone been able to book an appointment date? It seems they are reverting to the normal method of picking an actual appointment date.
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Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by daambassador: 7:07am On Apr 02, 2021 |
Nzealibaba: please people that booked yesterday ,are you still booking against summer or towards october for winter. i mailed my school informing them about the visa cancellation , they told me anytime i get visa i should come if i don't meet up summer i can join winter. they asked me to choose one so they know which fees i would pay, As it stands i don't even know if I would get appointment in winter. I am just confused.
No matter the case, Please read this: the actions of the embassy has been extremely unprofessional, and has lasted now for 3 consecutive academic sessions and we are gradually getting used to it. e.g some have already rebooked appointment without asking if things would be different.
So picture this scenario: A student maps out his time usually months(30 days +) applying to different schools up-to 3, 4, or more, writing and editing several applications, motivation letters, answering questions like reason why they choose their course and the school, sending mails with courier at almost 30,000naira(DHL which i use often) per mail, pay uniassist 75euro(25,000 depending on fluctuating exchange rate) per application. pay school for application and at times enrollment fees(e.g TUM ). and finally excel above other international competing students and gain admission. we make it look easy, but it is not, some of us are self sponsoring with excellent determination and the embassy would not give a tangible reason why they don't want to meet with this student for an interview after this hurdle. Last year summer and winter was exactly the same , you can read the post on Nairaland and confirm, people are still registering again without questioning the outcome.
Nigerian students we no longer have to blame the bad government as it has never been a viable solution. Can we try something different. Can we extend our voices by reaching out to government offices( Dont say they won't do anything yet , lets do our part first) in a not so stressful manner(through e-mail) , while being polite (make it a plea) and keeping it loud(By lending our voices individually, you and I, not for the outspoken ones) , let our voices be heard. Enough of complaining about bad government or bad students abroad. and start acting positively.
I have a clue: 1. We need to let the embassy know that we need a bit of transparency, let them give us informations we can work with, not blindly applying without a yes or No wether we would be getting an appointment. example : "summer applications are limited try winter,", "If you do not have a scholarship letter or a first class do not apply", "if you do not meet a particular criteria do not apply", "Due to corona we are taking this fixed number of Nigerians, and if the figures exceed they should inform the students on time so we try other countries". Schools in Germany apply this method and it works, it helps scale them number of applicant, making the screening process less stressful. honestly , I don't know any tangible reason why i was not granted appointment for summer, at this point I am going to repeat the exact steps I took again which obviously didn't work.
2. If they receive huge number of applications, then will we would like to know if it would be possible to opt for third party institutions , Indians do it, they use VFS global and it has made them travel around Europe with ease, if their is any set of Nigerians who should be denied migration as a result too much immigration , it should not be students . Education in Africa should be given priority.
3. April and October being an already established date for school resumption, the embassy if being handled by a competent and innovative head, should opt for temporary expansion of workforce during these peak periods. The embassy should anticipate before hand the huge influx of students and make adjustment towards expanding their workforce .students already pay visa fee up to 30,000naira hopefully it should cater for the extra aid they would need.
4. I believe if a student having spent his time and limited funds going through the long application process, and the school accepts, after placing him/her higher than other international competing students , the embassy should hear him/her out (Interview). and decide if he/she meets the criteria for studying in Germany. Now, their is a big difference between denying visa and not being invited for interview. One being denial of student visa after interview is an indication that the student do not meet the required criteria for traveling which is generally acceptable while the later, that is not being invited for an appointment is a case of the embassy not capable of handling student interview and should take quick actions towards it, to help these excellent students achieve their long planned goals.
Please if we can in unanimously , work towards moving this motion as a plea to the right offices, hopefully something would be done to that effect. just have in mind that after summer last year were denied visa appointment , winter was also denied . so lets do something to this effect so things wont go wrong again this year.
drop emails of embassy and government office who might help to this effect.
thanks. What if we channel this plea to Madam Abike diaspora office which I know she will be proactive about it, though we might still involve Mr, Geoffrey Onyeama of foreign affairs... 1 Like |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by Nzealibaba: 7:35am On Apr 02, 2021 |
Pls how can we reach these people, can we get their email or twitter or Facebook daambassador:
What if we channel this plea to Madam Abike diaspora office which I know she will be proactive about it, though we might still involve Mr, Geoffrey Onyeama of foreign affairs... |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by daambassador: 7:51am On Apr 02, 2021 |
Nzealibaba: Pls how can we reach these people, can we get their email or twitter or Facebook
This is their respective verified twitter handle Madam Abike of diaspora commission @abikedabiri Mr, Onyeama (foreign affairs minister) @GeoffreyOnyeama |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by Nobody: 8:14am On Apr 02, 2021 |
daambassador:
This is their respective verified twitter handle Madam Abike of diaspora commission @abikedabiri
Mr, Onyeama (foreign affairs minister) @GeoffreyOnyeama yea, I think by the time they get lots of tweets or emails from diff. individual, they will know is serious. we can as well forward messages to the likes of Channels TV etc to either interview them or something. if we do nothing, is gona be another winter without AD. is almost like we have been deserted. |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by NwadiNK: 8:53am On Apr 02, 2021 |
Nzealibaba: please people that booked yesterday ,are you still booking against summer or towards october for winter. i mailed my school informing them about the visa cancellation , they told me anytime i get visa i should come if i don't meet up summer i can join winter. they asked me to choose one so they know which fees i would pay, As it stands i don't even know if I would get appointment in winter. I am just confused.
No matter the case, Please read this: the actions of the embassy has been extremely unprofessional, and has lasted now for 3 consecutive academic sessions and we are gradually getting used to it. e.g some have already rebooked appointment without asking if things would be different.
So picture this scenario: A student maps out his time usually months(30 days +) applying to different schools up-to 3, 4, or more, writing and editing several applications, motivation letters, answering questions like reason why they choose their course and the school, sending mails with courier at almost 30,000naira(DHL which i use often) per mail, pay uniassist 75euro(25,000 depending on fluctuating exchange rate) per application. pay school for application and at times enrollment fees(e.g TUM ). and finally excel above other international competing students and gain admission. we make it look easy, but it is not, some of us are self sponsoring with excellent determination and the embassy would not give a tangible reason why they don't want to meet with this student for an interview after this hurdle. Last year summer and winter was exactly the same , you can read the post on Nairaland and confirm, people are still registering again without questioning the outcome.
Nigerian students we no longer have to blame the bad government as it has never been a viable solution. Can we try something different. Can we extend our voices by reaching out to government offices( Dont say they won't do anything yet , lets do our part first) in a not so stressful manner(through e-mail) , while being polite (make it a plea) and keeping it loud(By lending our voices individually, you and I, not for the outspoken ones) , let our voices be heard. Enough of complaining about bad government or bad students abroad. and start acting positively.
I have a clue: 1. We need to let the embassy know that we need a bit of transparency, let them give us informations we can work with, not blindly applying without a yes or No wether we would be getting an appointment. example : "summer applications are limited try winter,", "If you do not have a scholarship letter or a first class do not apply", "if you do not meet a particular criteria do not apply", "Due to corona we are taking this fixed number of Nigerians, and if the figures exceed they should inform the students on time so we try other countries". Schools in Germany apply this method and it works, it helps scale them number of applicant, making the screening process less stressful. honestly , I don't know any tangible reason why i was not granted appointment for summer, at this point I am going to repeat the exact steps I took again which obviously didn't work.
2. If they receive huge number of applications, then will we would like to know if it would be possible to opt for third party institutions , Indians do it, they use VFS global and it has made them travel around Europe with ease, if their is any set of Nigerians who should be denied migration as a result too much immigration , it should not be students . Education in Africa should be given priority.
3. April and October being an already established date for school resumption, the embassy if being handled by a competent and innovative head, should opt for temporary expansion of workforce during these peak periods. The embassy should anticipate before hand the huge influx of students and make adjustment towards expanding their workforce .students already pay visa fee up to 30,000naira hopefully it should cater for the extra aid they would need.
4. I believe if a student having spent his time and limited funds going through the long application process, and the school accepts, after placing him/her higher than other international competing students , the embassy should hear him/her out (Interview). and decide if he/she meets the criteria for studying in Germany. Now, their is a big difference between denying visa and not being invited for interview. One being denial of student visa after interview is an indication that the student do not meet the required criteria for traveling which is generally acceptable while the later, that is not being invited for an appointment is a case of the embassy not capable of handling student interview and should take quick actions towards it, to help these excellent students achieve their long planned goals.
Please if we can in unanimously , work towards moving this motion as a plea to the right offices, hopefully something would be done to that effect. just have in mind that after summer last year were denied visa appointment , winter was also denied . so lets do something to this effect so things wont go wrong again this year.
drop emails of embassy and government office who might help to this effect.
thanks. This is a good idea. We know covid 19 has a part to play in this but bringing the matter to the knowledge of the authorities will throw more light on the situation. And who knows, if they discuss with the embassy their might be a way around it. Because to be honest, this could have a damaging effect to someone's mental health. 1 Like |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by Nobody: 9:00am On Apr 02, 2021 |
daambassador:
This is their respective verified twitter handle Madam Abike of diaspora commission @abikedabiri
Mr, Onyeama (foreign affairs minister) @GeoffreyOnyeama The email addresses for the purpose of contacting the Embassy or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja are: nigeria@nigeriantripoli.org help@foreignaffairs.gov.ng 1 Like |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by Immafrank: 10:13am On Apr 02, 2021 |
richy16:
You on point..it so frustrating not knowing why we are not getting an appointment date..my school is so expensive I pay 1700euro per semester and still am in Nigeria, this is never my plan.am getting frustrated with the process Normally I don’t quote posts like this because this is your personal business and I guess you are rich. However, if I was your friend, I will advise against paying 1700 euros per semester without even enjoying the full benefits and whether you will get an appointment or not. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying you won’t get an appointment but how long do you wanna continue paying 1700 euros per semester for when the embassy is doing prospective Nigerian students anyhow? I’m sure you saw a post where some guys posted they left Nigeria to Turkey and UAE and spent 6 months there to get a RP and they got a German visa as there are available appointments there and there is nothing like category. Stop giving your 1700 euros per semester to your school with slim chances as per if you get an appointment or not, e dey pain me honestly no matter if you rich or not. With 2000 euros or less, I’m sure you can get a UAE RP, stay there for 6 months or 8 and process all your shit from there. That’s my 2 cents! Peace 3 Likes |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by Nzealibaba: 12:01pm On Apr 02, 2021 |
I feel a little accomplished this morning, I forwarded an edited part of this mail to some bloggers and most importantly on twitter with hashtag #germanstudentvisa2021 . i sent mail also to the embassy email and foreign affairs email listed here. thats the much i can do. please lets join hands and let our voice be heard, we are not the problem, the embassy was simply incompetent to handle the visa processing , lets stop admitting problems we didn't cause, write to whomever you feel can help, retweet with the hashtag , inform your blogger friends. so this scenario wont become a norm, every student is entitled to an interview , may be not visa. an embassy that can not provide necessary workforce to handle student visa interview is simply incompetent . let our voices be heard. Nzealibaba: please people that booked yesterday ,are you still booking against summer or towards october for winter. i mailed my school informing them about the visa cancellation , they told me anytime i get visa i should come if i don't meet up summer i can join winter. they asked me to choose one so they know which fees i would pay, As it stands i don't even know if I would get appointment in winter. I am just confused.
No matter the case, Please read this: the actions of the embassy has been extremely unprofessional, and has lasted now for 3 consecutive academic sessions and we are gradually getting used to it. e.g some have already rebooked appointment without asking if things would be different.
So picture this scenario: A student maps out his time usually months(30 days +) applying to different schools up-to 3, 4, or more, writing and editing several applications, motivation letters, answering questions like reason why they choose their course and the school, sending mails with courier at almost 30,000naira(DHL which i use often) per mail, pay uniassist 75euro(25,000 depending on fluctuating exchange rate) per application. pay school for application and at times enrollment fees(e.g TUM ). and finally excel above other international competing students and gain admission. we make it look easy, but it is not, some of us are self sponsoring with excellent determination and the embassy would not give a tangible reason why they don't want to meet with this student for an interview after this hurdle. Last year summer and winter was exactly the same , you can read the post on Nairaland and confirm, people are still registering again without questioning the outcome.
Nigerian students we no longer have to blame the bad government as it has never been a viable solution. Can we try something different. Can we extend our voices by reaching out to government offices( Dont say they won't do anything yet , lets do our part first) in a not so stressful manner(through e-mail) , while being polite (make it a plea) and keeping it loud(By lending our voices individually, you and I, not for the outspoken ones) , let our voices be heard. Enough of complaining about bad government or bad students abroad. and start acting positively.
I have a clue: 1. We need to let the embassy know that we need a bit of transparency, let them give us informations we can work with, not blindly applying without a yes or No wether we would be getting an appointment. example : "summer applications are limited try winter,", "If you do not have a scholarship letter or a first class do not apply", "if you do not meet a particular criteria do not apply", "Due to corona we are taking this fixed number of Nigerians, and if the figures exceed they should inform the students on time so we try other countries". Schools in Germany apply this method and it works, it helps scale them number of applicant, making the screening process less stressful. honestly , I don't know any tangible reason why i was not granted appointment for summer, at this point I am going to repeat the exact steps I took again which obviously didn't work.
2. If they receive huge number of applications, then will we would like to know if it would be possible to opt for third party institutions , Indians do it, they use VFS global and it has made them travel around Europe with ease, if their is any set of Nigerians who should be denied migration as a result too much immigration , it should not be students . Education in Africa should be given priority.
3. April and October being an already established date for school resumption, the embassy if being handled by a competent and innovative head, should opt for temporary expansion of workforce during these peak periods. The embassy should anticipate before hand the huge influx of students and make adjustment towards expanding their workforce .students already pay visa fee up to 30,000naira hopefully it should cater for the extra aid they would need.
4. I believe if a student having spent his time and limited funds going through the long application process, and the school accepts, after placing him/her higher than other international competing students , the embassy should hear him/her out (Interview). and decide if he/she meets the criteria for studying in Germany. Now, their is a big difference between denying visa and not being invited for interview. One being denial of student visa after interview is an indication that the student do not meet the required criteria for traveling which is generally acceptable while the later, that is not being invited for an appointment is a case of the embassy not capable of handling student interview and should take quick actions towards it, to help these excellent students achieve their long planned goals.
Please if we can in unanimously , work towards moving this motion as a plea to the right offices, hopefully something would be done to that effect. just have in mind that after summer last year were denied visa appointment , winter was also denied . so lets do something to this effect so things wont go wrong again this year.
drop emails of embassy and government office who might help to this effect.
thanks. 5 Likes |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by Nobody: 12:36pm On Apr 02, 2021 |
[quote author=Nzealibaba post=100418072]I feel a little accomplished this morning, I forwarded an edited part of this mail to some bloggers and most importantly on twitter with hashtag #germanstudentvisa2021 . i sent mail also to the embassy email and foreign affairs email listed here. thats the much i can do. please lets join hands and let our voice be heard, we are not the problem, the embassy was simply incompetent to handle the visa processing ,
thank you. I have also emailed the foreign affair minister. unfortunately I do not use twitter nor like it. please guyz lets keep emailing the relevant public officers. if there are more email addresses, please don't hesitate to post here 2 Likes |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by Donnieben1: 3:40pm On Apr 02, 2021 |
Hello guys, I'm here to share my whole admission to visa experience on this German waka. I hope this lightens the mood here because I know the mood around here is down .
So I've been on my German journey since late 2018, I tried applying to many schools for Msc admission and got loads of rejection which dampened my mood but I decided I was not going to relent. So all through 2019 I was seeking admissions in public schools and I wasn't getting any, I guess because my course of study was in high demand (Data science) which requires the best Bsc result.
In the midst of this rejection offers I decided not to relent and was a follower of this German visa thread on nairaland. I began to notice that even with admission letters, appointment letters at the Embassy was not forthcoming and so I decided to leave Nigeria.
Early this year I decided on moving to Turkey, with the aim of staying six months and then moving to Germany, at this point I had no German admission yet but I decided on pursuing it. I came to Turkey in March and during the whole lockdown I started looking out for more schools to apply to in Germany.
My plan was very simple, I would come to Turkey , stay for six months with their residence permit and then apply for German visa after getting admission to Germany. So, I was sending applications here and there while I was in Turkey here and BOOM I finally got an admission to one of the best schools in Germany (top 10 percent worldwide). At this point I already had my Turkish resident permit and was waiting for my six months to complete before I apply for the German study visa at the Embassy here.
Finally, the six months elapsed, and then I began the visa application process which was very simple and fine .
The Process here in Turkey is very simple:
1. They have a third-party body (iData) that you book visa appointments through. 2. You pay about 69 Turkish lira which is an equivalent of (4500 naira) and then they tell you in two weeks you'll get an appointment to go to the Embassy. Mine came in 9 days. 3. They sent me the required documents and everything I needed to take to the Embassy which was not a problem at all. Required documents were blocked account confirmation ( I used expatrio), health insurance which expatrio provides, original copy of your degree certificate, visa application form and biometric passport photographs and most importantly 75 euros and motivation letter. 4. And so I went to the Embassy, guys it was very smooth there.. no stress whatsoever. I got to the Embassy on time . Had a wait time of 20 minutes and then it was time to talk to the visa officer. 5. The interview questions were smooth though plenty, I advice for preparation and calmness. So at the end of the interview the visa officer told me I will be given a visa decision in 4-6 weeks and so I left. 6. Guys, exactly one week after my visa interview , I received a call from the Embassy that my passport and other documents are being shipped by UPS and they are calling to confirm my home address. I responded accordingly and they said in 2 - 3 days I will receive my documents. 7. I am glad to say I received my passport with the visa stamped.
I can say I am ready to travel to Germany and start a new phase in my life..
Cheers Everyone!! For everyone still trying and hoping to leave Nigeria for Germany or anywhere else, I believe everyone's dreams and wishes will come to pass. [/quote]
Hi Guys. It’s been months I put up this post here and I’ve received mails and requests on the process and how everything went. People have asked about the cost implication and the possibilities. It appears my post wasn't totally informative and will like to update it.
So, I left Nigeria for Turkey on a study visa. Before I left I did some research on the kind of permit I will be getting and if it will be eligible to apply for a German National Visa in Turkey.
I went as a student and got a student residence permit but from the new laws I see now going as a tourist will save you more money and you would still be able to apply for the German National Visa. All you need to provide is proof that you are a permanent resident in Turkey and this is done by showing you have been living in Turkey for the past six months.
This is my student route process: As I said I went as a master's student from Nigeria. Another new law in Turkey which I noticed from most of their schools is that they don't grant Msc admissions for February intake, though I was fortunate to get mine in February 2020. So I went as a student. The university I applied to had a tuition fee of $4,000 for the whole program and you will have to pay $2000 for the first semester and for registration before you are recognised as a student and granted eligibility to apply for your long term resident permit when you get into Turkey.
For living expenses in Turkey, their national currency is the Turkish Lira which is not so stronger than the naira. For accomodation you can have a budget of $150 to be paid monthly. the houses don't come furnished but you can furnish them from the second-hand market. With a budget of $300 you can get a bed and mattress, kitchen items , a sofa and maybe a washing machine. Internet home subscription is unlimited though you will have to pay $10 monthly. Water, electricity and gas bills can go for $30 dollars or slightly lesser based on your usage. For feeding you can live on $200 (it all depends on how you eat). The job market in Turkey is not so good, most foreigners engage in trading - they buy clothes and ship to customers in every part of the world. Some people do tile exports, door exports and others. Ready available jobs are home cleaning jobs with minimum monthly earnings of 1,400 Turkish lira or 1200.
The reason I had to update this post was so people who decide to go through this route have a good understanding of what is involved.
I really hope the embassy situation in Nigeria improves so people don't have to go through this stress.
For those wishing to come to Germany my suggestion is you start learning German anyway you can and also if it's possible the schools you choose should have proximity to the big cities where you can readily find jobs and the language will not be a barrier.
I wish everyone the best. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by Energygod: 5:41pm On Apr 02, 2021 |
Donnieben1:
Hi Guys. It’s been months I put up this post here and I’ve received mails and requests on the process and how everything went. People have asked about the cost implication and the possibilities. It appears my post wasn't totally informative and will like to update it.
So, I left Nigeria for Turkey on a study visa. Before I left I did some research on the kind of permit I will be getting and if it will be eligible to apply for a German National Visa in Turkey.
In Turkey we have long term permit and short term permit. The long term permit is issued when you are a student, a worker, a refugee or a business owner. The short term permit is issued when you go as a tourist. Going as a tourist to Turkey is the easiest and cheapest option especially if you have a reason for going there. There are factors you must consider when you want to apply for a tourist visa to Turkey - factors like the time of the year(December to April is not a good time because of the winter season). Also, a tourist visa will grant you entry into Turkey and you can even apply for a resident permit that will be valid for one year, though the resident permit you'll be issued will not let you apply to the German embassy for a National visa. Only long term resident permit holders who have lived for six months in Turkey can apply for a National Visa to Germany. .
Very informative brother thank you. But I want to ask what if you haven't stayed in the country for up to six months can you still move? I mean smaller European countries like ukraine. |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by MrAAA2: 5:43pm On Apr 02, 2021 |
lekkan: I just got admitted and I'm kinda overwhelmed with the information on the consulate website regarding the BA. Can anyone who has gone through the process help clarify this as seen on the consulate website
Opening of Student Account (Blocked Account)
In order to open a blocked account, you need to send an application to the bank in Germany. Your signature on the application form needs to be certified. Please present: 1. the filled application form for a blocked account 2. international passport and two black and white copies of the data page (no color copy!); the same applies to the legal representatives of a minor 3. admission letter of the German university and a copy thereof 4. a prepaid envelope (from a private service provider such as FedEx, DHL or UPS to forward the application to Germany) addressed to the bank providing your blocked account 5. evidence of the source of your funds (e. g. bank statements) You will have to sign the application form in presence of a Consular officer in order to have your signature certified. The same applies to the legal representatives of a minor. The following fees will apply: STUDENTS LANGUAGE COURSE PARTICIPANTS certification of signature: 20,- € certification of signature: 20,- € certification of the copy of the passport data page: 10,- € = 20,- € = 30,- € The fees are payable in cash (only in NGN) at the Embassy in Abuja or at the Consulate General in Lagos and depend on the current exchange rate. All forms and more information can be obtained from the website of the Federal Foreign Office: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/sperrkonto/388600 The German missions in Nigeria do only certify your signature on the application form. If you have any questions in respect of the opening/closing of the blocked account, please contact the bank directly.
Or I don't need it after opening a BA with fintiba?
Lastly what's your take on Fintiba plus
Thank you
Simply open a Fintiba account. |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by lekkan(m): 6:30pm On Apr 02, 2021 |
Thank you bro So no need for the certification at the embassy right? MrAAA2:
Simply open a Fintiba account. |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by Kboy2020: 7:01pm On Apr 02, 2021 |
Energygod:
Very informative brother thank you. But I want to ask what if you haven't stayed in the country for up to six months can you still move? I mean smaller European countries like ukraine. please what is the interview questions we like to know or DM Thanks. |
Re: General-german-student-visa-enquiries Part 8 by Kboy2020: 7:10pm On Apr 02, 2021 |
Donnieben1:
Hi Guys. It’s been months I put up this post here and I’ve received mails and requests on the process and how everything went. People have asked about the cost implication and the possibilities. It appears my post wasn't totally informative and will like to update it.
So, I left Nigeria for Turkey on a study visa. Before I left I did some research on the kind of permit I will be getting and if it will be eligible to apply for a German National Visa in Turkey.
In Turkey we have long term permit and short term permit. The long term permit is issued when you are a student, a worker, a refugee or a business owner. The short term permit is issued when you go as a tourist. Going as a tourist to Turkey is the easiest and cheapest option especially if you have a reason for going there. There are factors you must consider when you want to apply for a tourist visa to Turkey - factors like the time of the year(December to April is not a good time because of the winter season). Also, a tourist visa will grant you entry into Turkey and you can even apply for a resident permit that will be valid for one year, though the resident permit you'll be issued will not let you apply to the German embassy for a National visa. Only long term resident permit holders who have lived for six months in Turkey can apply for a National Visa to Germany.
As I said I went as a master's student from Nigeria. Another new law in Turkey which I noticed from most of their schools is that they don't grant Msc admissions for February intake, though I was fortunate to get mine in February 2020. So I went as a student. The university I applied to had a tuition fee of $4,000 for the whole program and you will have to pay $2000 for the first semester and for registration before you are recognised as a student and granted eligibility to apply for your long term resident permit when you get into Turkey.
For living expenses in Turkey, their national currency is the Turkish Lira which is not so stronger than the naira. For accomodation you can have a budget of $150 to be paid monthly. the houses don't come furnished but you can furnish them from the second-hand market. With a budget of $300 you can get a bed and mattress, kitchen items , a sofa and maybe a washing machine. Internet home subscription is unlimited though you will have to pay $10 monthly. Water, electricity and gas bills can go for $30 dollars or slightly lesser based on your usage. For feeding you can live on $200 (it all depends on how you eat). The job market in Turkey is not so good, most foreigners engage in trading - they buy clothes and ship to customers in every part of the world. Some people do tile exports, door exports and others. Ready available jobs are home cleaning jobs with minimum monthly earnings of 1,400 Turkish lira or 1200.
The reason I had to update this post was so people who decide to go through this route have a good understanding of what is involved.
I really hope the embassy situation in Nigeria improves so people don't have to go through this stress.
For those wishing to come to Germany my suggestion is you start learning German anyway you can and also if it's possible the schools you choose should have proximity to the big cities where you can readily find jobs and the language will not be a barrier.
I wish everyone the best.
please what is the interview questions we like to know because am allso in turkey now waiting for my own time thanks. DM |