Please, is it true that the residence permit is only valid for a year and we need to show proof of fund again to extend it?

profsomebody:
Please, is it true that the residence permit is only valid for a year and we need to show proof of fund again to extend it?

Yes, but the nature of proof of fund varies for different states. You maybe required to show a bank statement that reflects the amount of money needed (In this case you can get people to send money into your account until it have a balance that correspond to the needed sum, print the statement and return their money) or just have a job contract. But some foreigner's office would require that you reblock the account.

The oga patapata of them all is for someone to do a declaration of commitment "Verpflichtungserklärung"....in which case you can even ask for a two or three years residence permit extension at once.

Acquaint yourself with the peculiarity of your jurisdiction and plan accordingly.

Thank you

oyinkel:


Yes, but the nature of proof of fund varies for different states. You maybe required to show a bank statement that reflects the amount of money needed (In this case you can get people to send money into your account until it have a balance that correspond to the needed sum, print the statement and return their money) or just have a job contract. But some foreigner's office would require that you reblock the account.

The oga patapata of them all is for someone to do a declaration of commitment "Verpflichtungserklärung"....in which case you can even ask for a two or three years residence permit extension at once.

Acquaint yourself with the peculiarity of your jurisdiction and plan accordingly.

I have a challenge and need some advice on what to do. I have received admission offers from two cities in Germany: Koblenz and Bremen.

Bremen is in the winter semester, and classes have been in session for over three months. However, I received a late arrival letter from the course coordinator.

I prefer to study in Bremen because it is a more populated city, and I also hold a European truck license, which I can use to start applying for jobs since the city has a seaport. My concern is the potential visa complications due to the semester already being underway.

Given this situation, I am considering using the admission letter for Koblenz, which starts in the summer semester, to apply instead.

My question is: Is it safe to use the Bremen admission letter along with the late arrival letter, or should I opt for the Koblenz offer?

Efakwugideon:
I have a challenge and need some advice on what to do. I have received admission offers from two cities in Germany: Koblenz and Bremen.

Bremen is in the winter semester, and classes have been in session for over three months. However, I received a late arrival letter from the course coordinator.

I prefer to study in Bremen because it is a more populated city, and I also hold a European truck license, which I can use to start applying for jobs since the city has a seaport. My concern is the potential visa complications due to the semester already being underway.

Given this situation, I am considering using the admission letter for Koblenz, which starts in the summer semester, to apply instead.

My question is: Is it safe to use the Bremen admission letter along with the late arrival letter, or should I opt for the Koblenz offer?

Note. Appointment date is not a big issue because of my current location

Efakwugideon:
I have a challenge and need some advice on what to do. I have received admission offers from two cities in Germany: Koblenz and Bremen.

Bremen is in the winter semester, and classes have been in session for over three months. However, I received a late arrival letter from the course coordinator.

I prefer to study in Bremen because it is a more populated city, and I also hold a European truck license, which I can use to start applying for jobs since the city has a seaport. My concern is the potential visa complications due to the semester already being underway.

Given this situation, I am considering using the admission letter for Koblenz, which starts in the summer semester, to apply instead.

My question is: Is it safe to use the Bremen admission letter along with the late arrival letter, or should I opt for the Koblenz offer?

Note. Appointment date is not a big issue because of my current location

The late arrival letter demonstrates to the consular officer that you're still expected to arrive as soon as possible. It is definitely acceptable and safe to still pursue your preferred destination with the late arrival letter as long as other supporting documents are in order, since you're applying from abroad

Omix2:




The late arrival letter demonstrates to the consular officer that you're still expected to arrive as soon as possible. It is definitely acceptable and safe to still pursue your preferred destination with the late arrival letter as long as other supporting documentsare in order, since you're applying from abroad

Okay, Thank you. I will go for visas appointment second week of January.

Efakwugideon:


Okay, Thank you. I will go for visas appointment second week of January.

Please can you tell me what is the next thing to do, I just got admission yesterday for masters in paderborn.
I live and reside in Uk. What next should I do, enrolment begins in February. I await your warm response thanks.

Hello everyone, Merry Christmas.
Please can you tell me what to do, I just got admission yesterday for masters in paderborn.
I live and reside in Uk. What next should I do, enrolment begins in February. I await your warm response thanks

Glowing1:
Hello everyone, Merry Christmas.
Please can you tell me what to do, I just got admission yesterday for masters in paderborn.
I live and reside in Uk. What next should I do, enrolment begins in February. I await your warm response thanks

Start by opening an account to block your money (12, 93 euros). I used fintiba in my case but there other once.

Glowing1:
Hello everyone, Merry Christmas.
Please can you tell me what to do, I just got admission yesterday for masters in paderborn.
I live and reside in Uk. What next should I do, enrolment begins in February. I await your warm response thanks

Email the embassy in the UK ask how long does it take to get an appointment. That way, you can do your calculations on when to book and go for your interview.


All the info required is detailed here:
https://uk.diplo.de/uk-en/02/visa/university-studies-2449178

The most important is the proof of funds. EUR 992 for each month of stay, for a maximum of up to 12 months.

Efakwugideon:
I have a challenge and need some advice on what to do. I have received admission offers from two cities in Germany: Koblenz and Bremen.

Bremen is in the winter semester, and classes have been in session for over three months. However, I received a late arrival letter from the course coordinator.

I prefer to study in Bremen because it is a more populated city, and I also hold a European truck license, which I can use to start applying for jobs since the city has a seaport. My concern is the potential visa complications due to the semester already being underway.

Given this situation, I am considering using the admission letter for Koblenz, which starts in the summer semester, to apply instead.

My question is: Is it safe to use the Bremen admission letter along with the late arrival letter, or should I opt for the Koblenz offer?

Bremen is a better option, it's a big city and it's close to Hamburg the second most populated city in Germany. The only problem Is accommodation, just start looking for accommodation before you arrive.

Hannania:
Email the embassy in the UK ask how long does it take to get an appointment. That way, you can do your calculations on when to book and go for your interview.


All the info required is detailed here:
https://uk.diplo.de/uk-en/02/visa/university-studies-2449178

The most important is the proof of funds. EUR 992 for each month of stay, for a maximum of up to 12 months.

Thank you so much for your reply

Efakwugideon:


Start by opening an account to block your money (12, 93 euros). I used fintiba in my case but there other once.

Ok thank you

Hello house,

My friend just graduated with a third class in Geography. She wants to pursue a higher degree (Germany is not her first choice but she wouldn't mind it). Her ideal view is a switch to tech (Computer Science or Cybersecurity), but she wouldn't mind sticking to anything Geography.

she wants to know what her chances are with getting admission and what schools should she explore? Should she also consider bachelors if she's going to go the tech route?

Hello everyone,
I hope you're doing well. I wanted to ask how many pages are typically ideal for a motivation letter when applying for a visa. I'm not applying from Nigeria, and the embassy hasn't specified a page limit.
Thank you in advance for your responses!

Fredisbavk:
Hello house,

I just graduated with a third class in Geography. I want to pursue a higher degree (Germany is not my first choice but I wouldn't mind it). My ideal view is a switch to tech (Computer Science or Cybersecurity), but I wouldn't mind sticking to anything Geography.

I want to know what my chances are with getting admission and what schools should I explore?

Congratulations for graduating with a third class it is definitely not an easy journey. THERE IS A SCHOOL FOR EVERYONE REGARDLESS OF YOUR QUALIFICATION/CGPA.

Now here is my two cent:
1. Your LOM should be unique and it should have home ties.
2. Go for school without admission restrictions. Heidelberg University, University of Bonn, University of Freiburg etc are easy to get into.
3. Do your research use daad.de or mygermanuniversity.com

Wishing you all the very best. ❤️💡

jadesclay95:
Hello everyone,
I hope you're doing well. I wanted to ask how many pages are typically ideal for a motivation letter when applying for a visa. I'm not applying from Nigeria, and the embassy hasn't specified a page limit.
Thank you in advance for your responses!

Two pages is the standard.

jadesclay95:
Hello everyone,
I hope you're doing well. I wanted to ask how many pages are typically ideal for a motivation letter when applying for a visa. I'm not applying from Nigeria, and the embassy hasn't specified a page limit.
Thank you in advance for your responses!

A page is usually enough to state your case. Two, at most, if absolutely necessary

My names ain't arranged the same on all my documents, so I swore an affidavit stating that they're all for the same person. Is this all I need to do?

Also, will an affidavit suffice where there's no birth certificate?

Hello. Does anyone know if attending a University of Applied Sciences is better than attending a University?

Fredisbavk:
Hello house,

I just graduated with a third class in Geography. I want to pursue a higher degree (Germany is not my first choice but I wouldn't mind it). My ideal view is a switch to tech (Computer Science or Cybersecurity), but I wouldn't mind sticking to anything Geography.

I want to know what my chances are with getting admission and what schools should I explore?

You can't (at least for public institutions), and private schools cost about €10,000 year. These are the causes:

1. Assume you received the highest possible third-class grade of 2.39/5.0 in geography. You're applying to a highly competitive program at any public school. Your equivalent in German is 2.96. Most programs appear to have a minimum of at least 2.5. In the German scale, 5.0 is equal to 1.0, hence the sequence is reversed. Grade-wise, you have no chance.

2. In Germany, computer science is a conservative program. In other words, you must have taken at least theoretical computer science, mathematics, and other courses for your bachelor's degree. German universities are very strict (no need, as your GPA won't be enough, by the way), and you won't meet 20% of the standards.

3. Taking into account the first two points, I can assure you that no public university will accept you. Your only choice is to search for institutions with a minimum admission score of 3.0 for geography kind of courses which is difficult to locate for public universities


Use DAAD.de, and filter. Good luck.

Gingerskinned:
Hello. Does anyone know if attending a University of Applied Sciences is better than attending a University?

They're just a little bit more practical. But make no mistake, there's no university prestige in Germany like US or UK. Germans care more about the practical experience, that's why the ausbildung program is highly valued. Focus on getting admitted

JOfDMostHigh:


Congratulations for graduating with a third class it is definitely not an easy journey. THERE IS A SCHOOL FOR EVERYONE REGARDLESS OF YOUR QUALIFICATION/CGPA.

Now here is my two cent:
1. Your LOM should be unique and it should have home ties.
2. Go for school without admission restrictions. Heidelberg University, University of Bonn, University of Freiburg etc are easy to get into.
3. Do your research use daad.de or mygermanuniversity.com

Wishing you all the very best. ❤️💡

Heidelberg, freiburg? Really? Even with 2.0 German CGPA, with a computer science bsc, it's extremely competitive to get admitted to those two schools. Not to talk of their computer science being competitive and conservative. His CGPA is 2.96 on the German scale, which is far from the minimum, and his course work disqualifies him already.

Heidelberg needs at least 50% of the degree programme must be in computer science and the Bachelor’s thesis must be 100% from the degree programme in computer science. Evidence of an above-average Bachelor’s degree must provided with a minimum grade of 2.3. if he had the maximum third class, it's 2.96 on a 1.0 minimum pass, or 3.23 if it's 1.5 minimum pass.

The same applies to University of Freiburg. He needs GRE, plus anything below 2.0, just forget getting admitted. And it's also conservative, so no chance at all.

His best bet is to look for schools that have a 3.0 minimum CGPA for geography. He has a difficult task ahead because very little school are available, and German admissions are not easy as before

An affidavit of change of name is an additional requirement to prove your point. It does not stand as a birth certificate/age declaration.

An age declaration is needed where a birth certificate is missing or vice versa per the requirements.

I suggest you look up the visa checklist.

https://nigeria.diplo.de/ng-en/2568986-2568986

profsomebody:
My names ain't arranged the same on all my documents, so I swore an affidavit stating that they're all for the same person. Is this all I need to do?

Also, will an affidavit suffice where there's no birth certificate?

Thank you, it appears I have all I need. Maybe my language was misleading.

I see a primary school certificate. I've never imagine that one for an MS. Thank you again.

jaeima:
An affidavit of change of name is an additional requirement to prove your point. It does not stand as a birth certificate/age declaration.

An age declaration is needed where a birth certificate is missing or vice versa per the requirements.

I suggest you look up the visa checklist.

https://nigeria.diplo.de/ng-en/2568986-2568986

Hey guys,
1. I applied early feb 2023, I read it take over a year, please what’s the suggested time for me.

2. After searching on daad.de, I applied via uniassist in November and I just saw a message that it was accepted but not processed which means my 4-6 weeks has not started counting, I asked for refund as the school application closes 15th Jan and uniassist uses 4-6weeks hence I haven’t applied to any school yet.

Any suggestions for schools without uniassist still open for summer. I studied Demography and social statistics, I have skills in data analytics if relevant…..Helppppppp!!!!

I don’t want a situation where I have an appointment but no admission. I might cry 🥲

3. When converting CGPA to German grade, do you use 1 or 1.5 as the lowest grade.

4. Please I need the link to the WhatsApp group for more updates

Hello,
I have visas appointment by second week of February, does anyone know what I should prepare for? Obviously I don't know what to expect, please a guide will be appreciated

Efakwugideon:
Hello,
I have visas appointment by second week of February, does anyone know what I should prepare for? Obviously I don't know what to expect, please a guide will be appreciated

Congrats, Please when did you apply?

chambersbaby:

Congrats, Please when did you apply?

Today but not from Nigeria

Shivillo:
Hey guys,
1. I applied early feb 2023, I read it take over a year, please what’s the suggested time for me.

2. After searching on daad.de, I applied via uniassist in November and I just saw a message that it was accepted but not processed which means my 4-6 weeks has not started counting, I asked for refund as the school application closes 15th Jan and uniassist uses 4-6weeks hence I haven’t applied to any school yet.

Any suggestions for schools without uniassist still open for summer. I studied Demography and social statistics, I have skills in data analytics if relevant…..Helppppppp!!!!

I don’t want a situation where I have an appointment but no admission. I might cry 🥲

3. When converting CGPA to German grade, do you use 1 or 1.5 as the lowest grade.

4. Please I need the link to the WhatsApp group for more updates

Bro, minimal summer schools with admissions open are available. Those open that use uni-assit are practically gone.

Go back to daad.de and search for courses in your field query for summer admission and see which ones are not on uni-assit. With the rate ADs were issued in the last 2 weeks, you'll get AD in March, which means there's no time. Be prepared to get private school admission at this point