Eke40seven:
My surest guy. Congrats o. Don't forget your comrades on this thread o.
Wishing you all the best!



Both in terms of quantity (referring to the number of schools) and quality (standings and rankings), they are all present in Germany. If you have the right qualifications, you have an 'unlimited' quantity of quality options to choose from in terms of schooling.
Have at least a year's result in a recognised Nigerian University and see how it goes from there.
Start by checking DAAD and Google 'study in Germany'. You are gonna find them helpful.

Good luck!

dolpaz:

Another One..am so sorry..just helping our fellow brothers who were rejected..

4129:

Block Account..... was asked through mail to fund the account by embassy just 2hrs after interview...@ebele17 where are u heading to?

lacuna:


Dear Nairalanders, let me begin by expressing my sincere and unreserved apologies for my inability to have offered a prompt and timely follow -up to my previous updates and all the attendant responses. I have been quite busy trying to wound up on a number of activities, including and especially, preparations for my departure. I regret any inconvenience this may have caused. I have realised that once you are issued your visa, the days become faster than normal and before you know it, your departure date stares you right in the face. I appreciate everyone who has made valuable contributions, volunteered time and resources to this forum.

I wish to quickly address the concerns that have been raised about my first interview; why i said it was bad, what made it bad and what was responsible for the initial outcome which necessitated an appeal. My first interview was bad basically because i buckled under the threat of the Old Lady. I allowed her unfriendly mien and harsh disposition get at me. I was befuddled at her aggressive nature, i allowed it affect my composure and performance. This adversely affected my performance. I lost composure and couldn't answer basic questions regarding Germany and my course of study. Also, I think i was over confident. I am reputed at doing well at oral interviews and general presentations and i apparently allowed that becloud my sense of modesty but unlike others, this was a different ball game as i clearly missed essential details which could have enhanced my assessment by the Visa Officer. Hope someone here can borrow a leaf from that. READ! READ!! READ!!!

JULY 21, 2014.....ANOTHER MAIL INVITING ME TO THE CONSULATE

At about 11.00am, i checked my mail and noticed i had been invited to the Consulate. Nothing was specific, except for the instruction to come with my passport for the purpose accreditation and access into the premises of the Consulate. Even though i was optimistic about the outcome of my second interview, i was a little agitated because i was not quite sure. It would been a bit of respite if the mail had included the usual request for the three months insurance policy but i wasn't expecting that because my sponsorship letter came with an insurance cover from Germany. Still worried, I quickly put a call through to the Consulate requesting to speak with the undersigned but was told she was in a meeting. At this point, i couldn't go on with my work, i became quite uneasy. About twenty or thirty minutes later, i dialed the number again, the receptionist again picked and asked why i wanted to speak with the Visa Officer. I told her i had inquiries to make regarding a mail she sent. She requested i hold on and immediately put me through to the Visa Officer. Not minding she was acting very business-minded, I promptly introduced myself and requested to know why i was requested to come to the Consulate. She asked for my details, crosschecked and told me my visa application was successful and therefore i was requested to come for collection.

JULY 22..... I arrived the Consulate shortly before 7.00am. This was my fourth time! After handling formalities, I was ushered to the reception where, to my greatest chagrin, i was confronted by the same old woman who conducted my first interview. On her request, I submitted the mail and my passport, sighting my name and face, perhaps my reference number, she obtrusively let out a smile. I guess she remembered our first encounter. oh! the chubby beautiful woman at the reception was happy for me. I was asked my proposed travel date which she quickly wrote down and requested i come back at mid day for COLLECTION.

Shortly before mid day, i arrived at the Consulate and took my seat amongst several others who had also come for collection. It took a while before the man in charge of issuance showed up. You could see apprehension and curiosity on people's faces. Eventually, i was called and just as i stretched my hand to collect my visa, the man looked up to me intently and said ''we have looked at your appeal and your visa application has been accepted but i'm afraid we cannot issue you a visa now because your intended date of travel does not correspond with the date on your foreign insurance''. hmmmm, nna mehn, my blood begin vibrate...e no go better for Satan. Ok, let me explain that. The date on my insurance and that of my intended departure were five days apart!

He advised that i called the Foreign insurance company and request that they reissue a new insurance to reflect or correspond with the date i will arrive in Germany. The date on the insurance cannot exceed your arrival date! In other words, your insurance should take effect on the same day or before you arrive. Well, i quickly called my sponsor (God bless that dude. That guy is a friend indeed), inspite just returning from work and feeling worn out from the stress of a hard day's job, he had to quickly drive to the insurance office to effect the necessary change. Before he could finish the process and scan for me to print and take back to the Consulate, official hours had elapsed. hmmmmm, chai...words are inadequate to describe how i felt. The annoying part was that i had to pay as much as 1kto print the insurance, one page of document around the Consulate just so i could meet up with time. I left for the office, weighed down yet very optimistic. I knew it could only be delayed, it could never be denied because God was involved.

JULY 23......SIXTH APPEARANCE AT THE CONSULATE, WOW!
Again, i beat the 7.00am time line. Got cleared, at the reception, I submitted my passport and a printed copy of the mail. I was asked to come back for collection at mid day. At mid day, i was there and TO THE GLORY OF JESUS, I GOT MY VISA. Note that this was my seventh appearance since i had to appear twice on two consecutive days. I am grateful to God, only He could have done this, He made it possible!

Note that I have painstakingly shared this details to encourage all others who may be going through some challenges or expectantly waiting for the outcome of their interviews or admission. My prayer is that God will meet all of you at the point of your heart's desires in Jesus name.

nevilbot: This forum gives me hope even though I av not gotten my visa, just funded my act on weds and waiting for d confirmation from d bank. I come here every hour to read updates and calm my nerves. Keep up d gud work pple

Eke40seven: @lacuna, nice job. We have been anticipating your return. Your story is refreshing as well as inspiring. Amen to your prayers

@elvis10Ten you will see job. However, I think you have not done your assignment properly. I will advise that you read this thread at least from page 320. You will find it very educating as most of these questions and more have been answered from even our ogas in Germany

@Kingsleymike, how much na? Can it be used for student visa?

@honourableseyi, Amen.

@graciousme, you can fund it before or after

Hope you all have a nice day.
Our heart desires God shall grant.

researchQ: Please guys how much is e passport now? The immigration people are telling me that if I want it normal way which will be between 2 months or whenever it will cost 25 thousand but if I want it ozigbozibo sharp sharp, within a week it will cost me 28 thousand.
Also I want to register for TOEFL but Ebs Reutlingen has application deadline as 15 October. Please guys is it possible for me to get my result before then thanks

lacuna:


Dear Nairalanders, let me begin by expressing my sincere and unreserved apologies for my inability to have offered a prompt and timely follow -up to my previous updates and all the attendant responses. I have been quite busy trying to wound up on a number of activities, including and especially, preparations for my departure. I regret any inconvenience this may have caused. I have realised that once you are issued your visa, the days become faster than normal and before you know it, your departure date stares you right in the face. I appreciate everyone who has made valuable contributions, volunteered time and resources to this forum.

I wish to quickly address the concerns that have been raised about my first interview; why i said it was bad, what made it bad and what was responsible for the initial outcome which necessitated an appeal. My first interview was bad basically because i buckled under the threat of the Old Lady. I allowed her unfriendly mien and harsh disposition get at me. I was befuddled at her aggressive nature, i allowed it affect my composure and performance. This adversely affected my performance. I lost composure and couldn't answer basic questions regarding Germany and my course of study. Also, I think i was over confident. I am reputed at doing well at oral interviews and general presentations and i apparently allowed that becloud my sense of modesty but unlike others, this was a different ball game as i clearly missed essential details which could have enhanced my assessment by the Visa Officer. Hope someone here can borrow a leaf from that. READ! READ!! READ!!!

JULY 21, 2014.....ANOTHER MAIL INVITING ME TO THE CONSULATE

At about 11.00am, i checked my mail and noticed i had been invited to the Consulate. Nothing was specific, except for the instruction to come with my passport for the purpose accreditation and access into the premises of the Consulate. Even though i was optimistic about the outcome of my second interview, i was a little agitated because i was not quite sure. It would been a bit of respite if the mail had included the usual request for the three months insurance policy but i wasn't expecting that because my sponsorship letter came with an insurance cover from Germany. Still worried, I quickly put a call through to the Consulate requesting to speak with the undersigned but was told she was in a meeting. At this point, i couldn't go on with my work, i became quite uneasy. About twenty or thirty minutes later, i dialed the number again, the receptionist again picked and asked why i wanted to speak with the Visa Officer. I told her i had inquiries to make regarding a mail she sent. She requested i hold on and immediately put me through to the Visa Officer. Not minding she was acting very business-minded, I promptly introduced myself and requested to know why i was requested to come to the Consulate. She asked for my details, crosschecked and told me my visa application was successful and therefore i was requested to come for collection.

JULY 22..... I arrived the Consulate shortly before 7.00am. This was my fourth time! After handling formalities, I was ushered to the reception where, to my greatest chagrin, i was confronted by the same old woman who conducted my first interview. On her request, I submitted the mail and my passport, sighting my name and face, perhaps my reference number, she obtrusively let out a smile. I guess she remembered our first encounter. oh! the chubby beautiful woman at the reception was happy for me. I was asked my proposed travel date which she quickly wrote down and requested i come back at mid day for COLLECTION.

Shortly before mid day, i arrived at the Consulate and took my seat amongst several others who had also come for collection. It took a while before the man in charge of issuance showed up. You could see apprehension and curiosity on people's faces. Eventually, i was called and just as i stretched my hand to collect my visa, the man looked up to me intently and said ''we have looked at your appeal and your visa application has been accepted but i'm afraid we cannot issue you a visa now because your intended date of travel does not correspond with the date on your foreign insurance''. hmmmm, nna mehn, my blood begin vibrate...e no go better for Satan. Ok, let me explain that. The date on my insurance and that of my intended departure were five days apart!

He advised that i called the Foreign insurance company and request that they reissue a new insurance to reflect or correspond with the date i will arrive in Germany. The date on the insurance cannot exceed your arrival date! In other words, your insurance should take effect on the same day or before you arrive. Well, i quickly called my sponsor (God bless that dude. That guy is a friend indeed), inspite just returning from work and feeling worn out from the stress of a hard day's job, he had to quickly drive to the insurance office to effect the necessary change. Before he could finish the process and scan for me to print and take back to the Consulate, official hours had elapsed. hmmmmm, chai...words are inadequate to describe how i felt. The annoying part was that i had to pay as much as 1kto print the insurance, one page of document around the Consulate just so i could meet up with time. I left for the office, weighed down yet very optimistic. I knew it could only be delayed, it could never be denied because God was involved.

JULY 23......SIXTH APPEARANCE AT THE CONSULATE, WOW!
Again, i beat the 7.00am time line. Got cleared, at the reception, I submitted my passport and a printed copy of the mail. I was asked to come back for collection at mid day. At mid day, i was there and TO THE GLORY OF JESUS, I GOT MY VISA. Note that this was my seventh appearance since i had to appear twice on two consecutive days. I am grateful to God, only He could have done this, He made it possible!

Note that I have painstakingly shared this details to encourage all others who may be going through some challenges or expectantly waiting for the outcome of their interviews or admission. My prayer is that God will meet all of you at the point of your heart's desires in Jesus name.

damsamty16: House please is it possible to get a visa 7days after interview if acct already funded before the interview?

dolpaz:

Damsamty, Nope, its not possible to get a visa 7days after interview..
Your documents/informations will be sent to germany for some processing..
if you get an email between 7days after interview, am sorry it might be a rejection.
just stay calm and be prayerful.
My ogas can also contrib

Eke40seven: @lacuna, nice job. We have been anticipating your return. Your story is refreshing as well as inspiring. Amen to your prayers

@elvis10Ten you will see job. However, I think you have not done your assignment properly. I will advise that you read this thread at least from page 320. You will find it very educating as most of these questions and more have been answered from even our ogas in Germany

@Kingsleymike, How much na? Can it be used for student visa?

@honourableseyi, Amen.

@graciousme, you can fund it before or after

@researchHQ, send a mail to Reutlingen, I think an English taught degree is sufficient in lieu of TOEFL or IELTS. Tell them you are from an English speaking country (official language) and your o'level and possibly BSc is entirely taught in English. Am 70% sure, the proof of Language proficiency will be waived.
They just increased the price of the passport to about 20k officially I think. The sharp sharp passport can be up to that price you were told, I.e 28k but you can negotiate further to beat it down.
Hope you all have a nice day.
Our heart desires God shall grant.

Eke40seven: @lacuna, nice job. We have been anticipating your return. Your story is refreshing as well as inspiring. Amen to your prayers

@elvis10Ten you will see job. However, I think you have not done your assignment properly. I will advise that you read this thread at least from page 320. You will find it very educating as most of these questions and more have been answered from even our ogas in Germany

@Kingsleymike, How much na? Can it be used for student visa?

@honourableseyi, Amen.

@graciousme, you can fund it before or after

@researchHQ, send a mail to Reutlingen, I think an English taught degree is sufficient in lieu of TOEFL or IELTS. Tell them you are from an English speaking country (official language) and your o'level and possibly BSc is entirely taught in English. Am 70% sure, the proof of Language proficiency will be waived.
They just increased the price of the passport to about 20k officially I think. The sharp sharp passport can be up to that price you were told, I.e 28k but you can negotiate further to beat it down.
Hope you all have a nice day.
Our heart desires God shall grant.

elvis10ten: i went through the proof of financial of financial resources here => https://www.study-in.de/en/study/admission-requirements/before-you-leave/proof-of-financial-resources/ . Want to ask about this two lines:
1) Your parents submit documents certifying their income and financial assets.
2) You submit a bank guarantee.

Does this option work for nigerians ? and how does this bank guarantee works ?

Eke40seven:

There are different visa requirements for different countries and some times, those general information do not apply here in Nigeria. I will advise you forget all those, instead, Google German embassy in Nigeria for details. That's is the more reason why you should stick to this thread and study it like you are preparing for your final year exam.
Since you are new and would need a little 'spoon feeding', I will advise you stick to 'DAAD International students' and this thread. Read from 320 or even before and follow up what's trending now or you may find this whole thing confusing and may cone back here asking irrelevant questions.
Good luck!

graciousme:

Did you fund your account before or after the interview?

m365571: To God be the glory. I was called today to come to the embassy with my insurance ooh. Heilbronn bound

damsamty16: House please is it possible to get a visa 7days after interview if acct already funded before the interview?

OlaoChi: nice topic here

pls whats the equivalent of Abitur for a BA program?
can SSCE and Jamb work?

nevilbot:

Congrats OK, plz how many days after sending dem ur act confirmation did dey cal u to bring insurance

Eke40seven:

There are different visa requirements for different countries and some times, those general information do not apply here in Nigeria. I will advise you forget all those, instead, Google German embassy in Nigeria for details. That's is the more reason why you should stick to this thread and study it like you are preparing for your final year exam.
Since you are new and would need a little 'spoon feeding', I will advise you stick to 'DAAD International students' and this thread. Read from 320 or even before and follow up what's trending now or you may find this whole thing confusing and may cone back here asking irrelevant questions.
Good luck!

Eke40seven:

Welcome, the equivalent of an Abitur for a BA programme is at least a complete session's result in a Nigerian university or a complete HND result in Nigeria and nothing less.
Hope that answers your question.
Good luck!