demmy79:
Just hold on bros you will get reply...pls how do u book your appointment ...i was unable to secure appointment since 2 weeks

qonfupanda:
Good day everyone,
I intent to apply as a visitor from United Kingdom, however, I am having difficulties in translating the employer declaration form. Is this compulsory or I can just add my ID cards, pay slips and all.
This is the only setback am having.
Thanks everyone.

Hardheolar:

Hello.Sorry for that late reply. I got my visa today by using the “Hold My Fare” option .
I guess the Consulars know that reservations are not meant to last for long so it’s probably one of the documents they verify first.
I applied from Ghana though and it took 5 working days to get my visa.

Thanks for providing clarity on the reservation part. Since you won't know the status of your visa application till after 2 weeks, how does the 3 days "Hold My Fare" come to play?

demmy79:


Hi there! You do not download the google incognito separately.It comes with the main google chrome app. When you open your mobile google app, you will see an icon with a hat and glasses. It’s on the left side of my phone. So please check yours.

i was unable to download the google incognito on my laptop but i did on my phone but does not work...kindly assist

demmy79:
Thanks i have done that but still not getting the appointment date display

Hardheolar:


Thanks man. Did you use an itemized list for the travel itinerary? I am travelling for the first time to visit my brother, but don't know how to fill up my itinerary since I will mostly be with him for the 2 months. Any idea or suggestion?

Maame4U:


I am a woman�. First of all, if I was a consular I would wonder why you would want to spend 2 whole months with your brother.
No job? No family? No school?
Let’s tackle it from that angle please.

demmy79:
Thanks i have done that but still not getting the appointment date display

demmy79:
Thanks i have done that but still not getting the appointment date display

Hardheolar:

I am a freelancer. I have clients I work with on Upwork

Maame4U:


Great! But you mentioned that it will be your first time abroad right?
So it will really help if you can get everything right so you get your visa on your first try.

1. How will you show proof of employment?
2. Can you reduce the 2 months to 2 weeks? And when you get your visa and travel and build history , then you can go for longer periods.
3. Just a suggestion but if your finances are intact it will help to use www.booking.com and get an affordable place to stay instead of your brother’s. (choose the pay at check in option)
4. So let’s come to your itinerary:
then you can mention that you will spend say 2 days hangout your brother.
5. For the remaining 12 days. Check out the following links to help draft your itinerary:
https://www.storiesbysoumya.com/10-days-in-germany-itinerary/

https://www.hostelworld.com/blog/50-things-to-do-for-free-in-europe/
6. You can add other tourist places I have sent link above to fill your itinerary.
Eg: I will spend a week in Germany ,
3 days in France and 4 days in Italy feel free to tune it to your country of preference.

Hope this helps! Feel free to get back with follow up questions.

amEmmy:


Try night around 11:15 to 11:30pm nigerian rime
I was able to book successfully around that time. Kept trying for like a week initially.

I saw Monday to Friday around that period but was unsuccessful for the first 4 attempts because of server overload.

However, if you are unable to book, I have people who book for a charge

Hardheolar:


Thanks for your response and recommendations, will adjust accordingly.
- For the first one, Upwork only sends an email at then beginning of a new contract, don't know if that will suffice. I have attached a ss
- For the account statement, still don't know how best to go about it because I only withdraw the amount I need from my Payoneer account, pay it into my naira account after converting it. Will it be wise to pay in huge sum into the account right now or just let it be?
Need to add that my bro is the one financing this trip except the flight tickets.

heroshark:


Omo to be honest I no know. I booked around April when I was not sure if I will still travel or not, as I was awaiting confirmation from my funders. I tried a couple of times and didn't see any appointment date.
One Saturday morning I tried and saw available dates I just decided to chose 13th May to allow considerable time to get the confirmation I needed and sort my documents.

Mine was just luck.

Hardheolar:


What is the naira equivalent of the visa fee and will the stamped and signed bank statement printed from my online banking suffice or it must be from the bank directly?

Sammiebabatunde:
Hi guys. Any idea on how long it typically takes Germany to respond after a Tourist Visa interview?

Sammiebabatunde:
I paid 35k, I went with 40k BTW. Yes, I used my online Statment. Bank confirmed it's the same.

Maame4U:


Hello. Don’t know much about your job but how will you show you are still in active employment?
-Introductory letter
-Contract or appointment letter
-Payslips or Receipts
-ID Card

Also, no lump sums please, keep your account running if you can for sometime and if anything, write a good cover letter to explain your financial situation.

You can purchase various investment policies if you have lump sums instead, at least it shows economic ties.(Worked for me and another nairalander also mentioned submitting investments ).

Let your brother submit the following:
-original guarantor`s form (Verpflichtungserklärung) issued by the Aliens
Authority in Germany (signed by the inviting friend/ relative).
-passport data page and German residence permit
-proof of residence / “Meldebescheinigung”
-proof of relationship: copy of birth certificate .

awo666:
Go to the first page and click the links to read very carefully what you need. You will get a lot of information there. You can then ask subsequent questions after that. Wishing u d best.

amEmmy:
Hi team, please how do I go about the passport requirements

awo666:
I just got my visa. Interview on second and passport delivered on 15th. No email...

awo666:

Go to a standard photo studio and tell them u want to snap UK/German visa passport. They will do it for you

bahnhof:

Hi, how much was the visa fee in naira on your interview date?