Joysmart:

If you're not in Lagos locate the Npc head office in your state
Of residence go there with 2 passport photographs, Affidavit of age preferably sworn on your behalf by an older family member eg mother father brother sister aunty uncle etc.
And then a valid means of identification (international passport, national id or drivers license)
Price varies from state to state

iyke20024:


You could try. It will be forwarded to their HQ though.

I tried and they could do it, but the lady told me they will send to Lagos. Since I was going to Lagos, I just told her I will do it in Lagos. I just completed the form I already got from the bank office, type a letter and photocopy my document (Go with original also, sometimes they want to confirm).

So HQ would be faster and you could even know immediately if there would be issues (If the boss is available or on seat)

There should not be.

Now for any issues call this lady from HQ.. or send an email to verify from HQ. Useful Contact below

DL: 07033940591
Mobile: 07033940591
Email: Abiola.Ogundijo@fidelitybankplc.com
Website: www.fidelitybankplc.com
Abiola Ogundijo
International Operations

Copy this guys

Adeola O. Akpan
adeola.akpan@fidelitybankplc.com

Augustina N. Akabogu (Group Head, International Operations)
augustina.akabogu@fidelitybankplc.com

There was a lady that called me.. When I get her number I will post it here. The official number above might not work or get a response.

You should try email.. It should be responded to within 24 hours especially if you copied the head of International Operations

Good Luck

aibee01:

Williamso:


A half day is the equivalent of 0hrs to 4hrs of work a day, while a full day is 4hrs to 8hrs of work a day. You cannot work more than 8hrs a day as a foreign student, and 20hrs a week when school is in session (except you work in your school).

So if you work 3 full days in a week, how will you study? Don't forget the minimum wage (€8 per hour). So even if you work the maximum hours in a month (80hrs), with the minimum wage, that's still €640, a far cry from your "1000euro or a little more in a month".

Conclusion: You need to drastically reduce your lofty expectation(s).




Disclaimer: My use of the minimum wage here is just for exemplary purposes, and is by no means an indicator of what you (in particular) will earn.

kbsoft:

My bad!
Quick one, can working weekends say only Saturday be added as a working day? if yes, then i guess a an Msc student, the academics there is quite different from ours and probably you could get 2 almost free from school work days in a week in accordance to the schedule so 3 days still stands.

Lastly, you can get a job for 10-12euros and still make about 800euros in a month.

Williamso:

Dude! Honestly you need to lower your expectations... Will you have time to study? assignment? etc etc Well, if you can cope, no problem.

Williamso:

My disclaimer should have sorted this out. You can even break into the 4-figure monthly range. But make no mistake; once you break into the tax threshold, you will be taxed (brutally).

kingsleymike:
Regarding block account funding. I visited just two banks (GTBank, Fidelity Bank) in my area Festac Town. After I explained what I came for, I discovered that some of these bankers to a large extent lack knowledge of the task they have been saddled with. As for GTBank- the lady I was directed to made some calls and told me sorry that they have stopped Form A transactions. When i insisted and mentioned thier HQ, she said i should try their HQ that they might be an exception. As for Fidelity, I got in there, went to the Funds Transfer section and made my inquiries but I was surprised the lady said to me, I must have a corporate acct b4 I can talk about Form A transactions. So I got out and sent a mail to their headquarters and this is their reply below-

Dear Mr. Kingsley,

Thank you for your mail.

Regarding your enquiry, please note that we do not send out soft copy for form A. You will have to visit the branch with the following requirements:

FOR PAYMENT OF SCHOOL FEES

1. Current School Bill (the validity should be within the existing school calendar year and also under school logo)
2. School admission letter (for authenticity, it must be under school’s letterhead, or school logo, if sent via e-mail)
3. Copy of Applicant’s (account holder) International passport bio date page or certificate of incorporation/business registration for corporate bodies.
4. Customer’s Letter of Authority to debit for the transaction (properly verified by the branch)
5. Completed Form A with the school’s name indicated as the beneficiary.
6. For post-graduate degree, copy of First Degree Certificate (not Statement of Result)
Note that school fees will be paid directly into the school’s account.

FOR PAYMENT FOR STUDENT’S UPKEEP OR LIVING ALLOWANCE

1. Estimates of the Student’s Living Allowance on the school’s letter-head for authenticity
2. School admission letter (for authenticity, it must be under school’s letterhead, or school logo, if sent via e-mail)
3. Copy of Applicant’s (account holder) International passport bio date page or certificate of incorporation/business registration for corporate bodies.
4. Customer’s letter of authority to debit account for the transaction (properly verified at the branch)
5. Completed Form A with the student named as the beneficiary.
6. For post-graduate degree, copy of First Degree Certificate (not Statement of Result)
Currently, the only option for form A payments is interbank funds which can be accessed any day. The rate is as advised by Treasury Group.

Thank you for choosing Fidelity Bank.


.....so the bottom-line is that it is 100% possible using the Form A for funding the students acct. Again, seems one must be an acct holder. What I don't know now is what type of account needed ( savings or current).

kingsleymike:
Regarding block account funding. I visited just two banks (GTBank, Fidelity Bank) in my area Festac Town. After I explained what I came for, I discovered that some of these bankers to a large extent lack knowledge of the task they have been saddled with. As for GTBank- the lady I was directed to made some calls and told me sorry that they have stopped Form A transactions. When i insisted and mentioned thier HQ, she said i should try their HQ that they might be an exception. As for Fidelity, I got in there, went to the Funds Transfer section and made my inquiries but I was surprised the lady said to me, I must have a corporate acct b4 I can talk about Form A transactions. So I got out and sent a mail to their headquarters and this is their reply below-

Dear Mr. Kingsley,

Thank you for your mail.

Regarding your enquiry, please note that we do not send out soft copy for form A. You will have to visit the branch with the following requirements:

FOR PAYMENT OF SCHOOL FEES

1. Current School Bill (the validity should be within the existing school calendar year and also under school logo)
2. School admission letter (for authenticity, it must be under school’s letterhead, or school logo, if sent via e-mail)
3. Copy of Applicant’s (account holder) International passport bio date page or certificate of incorporation/business registration for corporate bodies.
4. Customer’s Letter of Authority to debit for the transaction (properly verified by the branch)
5. Completed Form A with the school’s name indicated as the beneficiary.
6. For post-graduate degree, copy of First Degree Certificate (not Statement of Result)
Note that school fees will be paid directly into the school’s account.

FOR PAYMENT FOR STUDENT’S UPKEEP OR LIVING ALLOWANCE

1. Estimates of the Student’s Living Allowance on the school’s letter-head for authenticity
2. School admission letter (for authenticity, it must be under school’s letterhead, or school logo, if sent via e-mail)
3. Copy of Applicant’s (account holder) International passport bio date page or certificate of incorporation/business registration for corporate bodies.
4. Customer’s letter of authority to debit account for the transaction (properly verified at the branch)
5. Completed Form A with the student named as the beneficiary.
6. For post-graduate degree, copy of First Degree Certificate (not Statement of Result)
Currently, the only option for form A payments is interbank funds which can be accessed any day. The rate is as advised by Treasury Group.

Thank you for choosing Fidelity Bank.


.....so the bottom-line is that it is 100% possible using the Form A for funding the students acct. Again, seems one must be an acct holder. What I don't know now is what type of account needed ( savings or current).

kbsoft:
Sorry, by on the average do you mean weekly? cos from analysis, you are allowed 120 full days or 240 half days in a year. so say u do 3 full days in a week and 8a.m to 5p.m of work, approx. 9 hrs, you should still earn almost 1000euro or a little more in a month. plus there still might be other side stuffs u could do. i'm just saying.. Or what do you think?

Obiwannn:
UPDATE ON FORM A

So Fidelity Bank debited my account at an Exchange Rate of 220.985NGN for 1EUR, that's 2naira plus what is currently obtainable on google.com
This was done two days after I formally initiated the transfer at their BRANCH OFFICE.
And their charges? Very Very insignificant.
WOW!!!
FIDELITY ROCKS!!!

Make boys go hustle Blocked Account money oh....
Cos #WinterIsComing and #EuroIsRising
I must tap into this low exchange rate before e go high.

Twinkle1, forgive my rather harsh tone oh... I just didn't want to give you a soft landing, and wanted you to THINK OUTTA THE BOX .
My Apologies.

Obiwannn:
UPDATE ON FORM A

So Fidelity Bank debited my account at an Exchange Rate of 220.985NGN for 1EUR, that's 2naira plus what is currently obtainable on google.com
This was done two days after I formally initiated the transfer at their BRANCH OFFICE.
And their charges? Very Very insignificant.
WOW!!!
FIDELITY ROCKS!!!

Make boys go hustle Blocked Account money oh....
Cos #WinterIsComing and #EuroIsRising
I must tap into this low exchange rate before e go high.

Twinkle1, forgive my rather harsh tone oh... I just didn't want to give you a soft landing, and wanted you to THINK OUTTA THE BOX .
My Apologies.

Williamso:


A half day is the equivalent of 0hrs to 4hrs of work a day, while a full day is 4hrs to 8hrs of work a day. You cannot work more than 8hrs a day as a foreign student, and 20hrs a week when school is in session (except you work in your school).

So if you work 3 full days in a week, how will you study? Don't forget the minimum wage (€8 per hour). So even if you work the maximum hours in a month (80hrs), with the minimum wage, that's still €640, a far cry from your "1000euro or a little more in a month".

Conclusion: You need to drastically reduce your lofty expectation(s).




Disclaimer: My use of the minimum wage here is just for exemplary purposes, and is by no means an indicator of what you (in particular) will earn.

crowns2:

Please how best can I move money from one bank to another without carrying cash? I mean the cheapest way. I neex to move funds from my bank to fidelity

Eke40seven:

Just reach there first, you will see that most of these calculations doesn't hold water. It will be thrown out of the window. Although its good to be mindful of the laws. Let this not be your headache, get there first.

iyke20024:

In my last statement about block account, I talked about issues with CBN and the interbank.. blablabal
However, I did with fidelity (hq) and it was quite fast. I wrote a letter explaining in details while i was transferring the money with as much prove i could muscles. I had to convince the FTO. Though they've been doing it before as she said..
No doubt, this is a cheaper route and i think it is even faster (Maybe with fidelity because their partner bank is Deutsch Bank)
If you need to transfer urgently, and got the money use normal means. One advice
start early just in case there are issues.
Try Fidelity and GT or any proven bank HQ
Make sure you attached all prove and state clearly on the 'Form A' what the money is for
I think its worth trying since you could save up to 200k
For those who have a fidelity bank account or want to try them.. I will look for the direct contact of the FTO officer, the Bosses and other email to copy. If you do this you should get very fast respond and treatment
All the best. I hope also it is still possible for you guys
cheers

crowns2:

Please how best can I move money from one bank to another without carrying cash? I mean the cheapest way. I neex to move funds from my bank to fidelity

Joysmart:

If you're not in Lagos locate the Npc head office in your state
Of residence go there with 2 passport photographs, Affidavit of age preferably sworn on your behalf by an older family member eg mother father brother sister aunty uncle etc.
And then a valid means of identification (international passport, national id or drivers license)
Price varies from state to state

Kelvinpam:


We are in same situation. I'm lookin for cheaper means too...still considering how to move funds from my zenith to fidelity cos zenith bank charges are sometin else; N3 for every N1000 sent. They still charge you for VAT and oda strange abbreviations following it up.
moving letz say 2m to fidelity will cost norin less than N7000 in charges. Thats my major problem now! That 7k cant just go like that

Obiwannn:


lolz I just dey look u..u dey find cheap means.. Why u no use ATM take withdraw the 2m or use ATM do transfer?
lol.. No mind me. Abeg if ur money don complete, lock up for the intangible 7k make u fund that DB account ASAP. Cos once Greece gets out of their economic mess, the Euro would rise again, and you might end up spending much more than the 7k wey u de try save.

dolpaz:
Hi guys,

while the struggle for blocked account cntinues, I will like to chip in something for those who wanna transfer large amount of money from account A to account B

Just approach ur bank and open an online banking platform. stanbic bank is free
First bank is 1k or so
Gtb is 3k plus token, then initiate the transfer.

Its as simple as that. #150 will be charged for Max of 1m withing 24hr
so in total, you will part with #300 for 2m.

My candid suggestion.

dolpaz:
Hi guys,

while the struggle for blocked account cntinues, I will like to chip in something for those who wanna transfer large amount of money from account A to account B

Just approach ur bank and open an online banking platform. stanbic bank is free
First bank is 1k or so
Gtb is 3k plus token, then initiate the transfer.

Its as simple as that. #150 will be charged for Max of 1m withing 24hr
so in total, you will part with #300 for 2m.

My candid suggestion.

Kelvinpam:


lol...finally sha..

Got few questions bro:
Studentenwerk for ma sch demands I pay €10 to process accommodation placements. Can I initiate both transfer at the same time?

2. My sch cert. aint really yet. They said it takes 4 years.
This one the bank keep insisting on the cert. and not statement of result. So no hope for us?

twinkle1:
Hello everyone.. Studentenwerk is dulling me big time... I'm trying to book for a room.. Say 4 nights just to have a place to settle before I begin to hustle for accommodation. I'm thinking WGs are my best option.. Cs I dey reason €250 per month.

U guys.. I need your advice.. Thanks.

Dolpaz, kennyoguns0509 and y'all.. how una do am

My school is in Hanover. If y'all know any naija person for there. I KNOW MIND OO.

Any of y'all in Hanover? Or going to hanover? Let's rub minds.

Imagine Studentenwerk Hanover saying they have bookings since last year and early this year. Omo I just sempe as I hear am.

twinkle1:
Hello everyone.. Studentenwerk is dulling me big time... I'm trying to book for a room.. Say 4 nights just to have a place to settle before I begin to hustle for accommodation. I'm thinking WGs are my best option.. Cs I dey reason €250 per month.

U guys.. I need your advice.. Thanks.

Dolpaz, kennyoguns0509 and y'all.. how una do am

My school is in Hanover. If y'all know any naija person for there. I KNOW MIND OO.

Any of y'all in Hanover? Or going to hanover? Let's rub minds.

Imagine Studentenwerk Hanover saying they have bookings since last year and early this year. Omo I just sempe as I hear am.

dolpaz:
Hi guys,

while the struggle for blocked account cntinues, I will like to chip in something for those who wanna transfer large amount of money from account A to account B

Just approach ur bank and open an online banking platform. stanbic bank is free
First bank is 1k or so
Gtb is 3k plus token, then initiate the transfer.

Its as simple as that. #150 will be charged for Max of 1m withing 24hr
so in total, you will part with #300 for 2m.

My candid suggestion.

missZ1:
Good day house ,

My interview is next week please I need some tips on how to ace the interview......I can't quite "cram" the 16 states as hard as I try.......will not knowing the 16 state by heart affect my chances of been given a visa?

Thank you

Obiwannn:

1. SURE U CAN
2. GO TO FIDELITY BANK HQ AND ASK THIS QUESTION. IF YOU NO DEY LAG, SEND DEM A MAIL. WHEN I USED A STATEMENT OF RESULT, I REMEMBER THE LADY AT D BRANCH OFFICE SAYING DAT D LADY AT D HQ SAID THEY WILL ONLY ACCEPT STATEMENT OF RESULT IF THERE IS WRITTEN PROOF FROM THE INSTITUTION THAT THE CERT IS NOT READY YET AND THAT CONVOCATION HAS NOT BEEN DONE IN THE INSTITUTION


DOLPAZ MY PADDY, FINALLY FINALLY EHN, I GO LIKE GET YOU AS ROOM MATE OH! chai... see badt reasoning.