Germany is a country brimming with lush nature, culture, and the greener pasture every Nigerian envisages. So, are you more than convinced that this country best defines your “new dispensation?” Then join in as we range through your best relocation paths to Germany.

1. Get your international passport
2. Get the right visa for you

Regardless of your type of visa, you’ll carry out a lot of processes at the German consulate in Nigeria. So, see the table below for their address and contact details.


Location - Abuja
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Victoria Island
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At the moment, the Abuja Embassy only processes short-term visa applications. So, you have to direct other applications to the Lagos Consulate.
With that said, let's discuss the visa options.

In essence, there are 5 visa routes to relocate to Germany:
a) Student visa
b) Jobseeker visa
c) Employment visa
d) Family reunion visa.

The German student visa
As a Nigerian, you can relocate to Germany with a D-type visa. This is also called the National study visa. But then, you can't study in Germany with this visa alone. It is temporary. So, you must also apply for a student residence permit once you get to the country,
As a student, you can also work part-time in Germany. However, your working days must not extend beyond 120 full days. If you want to work beyond these days, you must apply for a work permit at the Foreigner’s Office.
With that said, let’s get into the process:

1. Apply to a German university
When it comes to good schools for international students, Germany has you covered. In fact, it has some schools allowing you to study with no tuition. You’ll find a few of these at the end of this guide.
Firstly, find the German school of your choice. Navigate to their application page for international students. You can find this with a simple Google search of the site: “insert school website” international student application. Click on the application page, see the required documents and start your application.

Note that some schools only offer their courses in German, while others have English classes. So, be sure to apply to a university that offers classes in English. Some of these universities however demand English proficiency. So, you might have to present your IELTS or TOEFL scores at some point in your application.

The TOEFL cut-off mark is 550 points for paper-based tests, 80 points for internet testing, and 213 for computer-based exams.

But if you don’t want to factor English proficiency in your travel, there are some universities that don't need English proficiency tests. You'll find some at the end of this section.

When you complete the application process, the school will send you an admission letter. Print this out, you’ll need it in the next step.

2. Visa application process
For a high-level overview, the application process only takes 6 steps, these are:
- Schedule an appointment with the Lagos Consulate General
- Register a blocked bank account
- Fill out the student visa application form
- Application Submission
- Pay the required fees.

Once you’ve completed these, all you have to do is sit back as the Consulate processes your application and gets back to you.
Now, let’s examine the steps.

- Schedule an online appointment with the German consulate
Once you get your admission letter, the next step is scheduling an appointment with the Consulate general. You can only do this online, so follow this [url]link[/url] to do that.
Once you fill out the form, you should get an email confirming your application within two hours. Afterward, between a month to six weeks, you should get another email showing you your appointment date and time.

The consulate classifies its applicants under two categories – Category A and B.
If you’ve been admitted to study or hold a BA degree with admission for a Ph.D./master's, or already secured a scholarship under either European-based support or the country's public fund, or you signed a hosting agreement with a research institute, you belong to the Category A. As such, you should get an appointment within eight weeks. However, if none of the aforementioned applies to you, you belong to Category B. And it usually takes more than a year to secure an appointment for this category.
You should remember to input the appropriate category as well when filling out the application form. Otherwise, the Consulate will cancel your application.

- Get yourself a blocked bank account
When your appointment date starts drawing nigh, you need to start considering opening a blocked bank account. This is essentially your proof of funds showing that you can sustain yourself during your stay in Germany.
When you open this account, you need to deposit €10,322 into it. This amount will rise to €11,208 by 2023. The government freezes this amount and lets you withdraw only €861 monthly when you arrive in Germany.

Now, the question is how can you open a blocked account?

Once you get admitted to a German school, it becomes easier from there. However, remember that €10,322 is no small amount. So, you want to be careful and well-informed about certified providers and appropriate approaches before embarking.
Here are the documents you'd typically need to open a German blocked account:
- Admission letter from a university
- Pre-paid fee
- Valid international passport
- A filled out application form (find details in the next step)
- A bank statement that indicates that you have up to €10,322 to open the account

Remember that depending on the provider you choose, they may demand more documents. But don’t fret, they are things you already have.
Unfortunately, not every bank in Germany allows you to create a blocked account, especially for international students. Well, there's no law mandating them to do that, so it's expected.

However, a few of the banks you can check out for this include;
- Deutsche Bank,
- Expatrio,
- Sparkasse,
- Coracle
- Fintiba, etc.

Expatrio lets you create your blocked account online with just your password. All you have to do is register, fill out your personal info, transfer the funds, and receive a confirmation letter.

If you’re using Deutsche bank, follow this [url]link[/url] to see its application form
Complete the form and print out two copies.

- Take one of those copies to the Lagos consulate for verification. Remember to book an appointment beforehand. You’ll have to pay some processing fee here for signature authentication. This should cost you the Naira equivalent of €20

- Once verified, forward the documents (the signed application your admission letter, bank statements, and passport) to the bank. You can do this in two ways. You may either send the documents via mail or request that the consulate helps you forward the document

- Afterward, you'll get a confirmation email about your block account creation.

- Now, transfer the aforementioned fund to your blocked account. You may also have to pay a varying processing fee.

- Wait for your confirmation letter.

As you've probably noticed, regardless of your block account provider, the process always ends with a confirmation letter. Print this out and bring it along when coming to the consulate.

Note: In certain cases, you might not need a blocked account. However, you need to prove without reasonable doubt that you have enough funds to sponsor your education. You can do that by providing any of the following documents:
- A bank guarantee
- Proof of a blocked account you’ve previously opened
- Bank statement showing that the financial status and income of your parent is enough to sponsor your education.
- A letter of commitment. This is a document written by a German resident, indicating their interest to foot every one of your bills throughout your stay
- A recognized scholarship certificate.

If you can provide any of these, you don't need a blocked account. Be sure to discuss this with the consulate, so they can help you identify which one best applies to you.

In case of visa rejection, you'll definitely get a refund. However, from experience, this could take several weeks to complete.
Now, you must be wondering how you can transfer this fund to your blocked account. Well, that’s easy. Any of the following services should help you get things done without any hassle:
- Money transfer service providers
- International bank transfer.
For international bank transfers, you need the bank’s account number, with the BIC/SWIFT code. You can visit your bank for more information about this. This process can take several days as well to complete.

For mobile money transfer service providers, PayPal, WesternUnion, and MoneyGram should help you get things done faster.
When choosing a service, be sure to factor the charges in. Also, consider the exchange rates of different providers. You'll save a lot even with a tiny 3 naira difference in exchange rates.

Read full guide here https://japaroles.com/relocation_guide

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- Student Visa application form
Follow this link to see the [url]visa application form[/url]. Complete this online and print out two copies. Append your signature on both copies. You can use chrome while filling out the form to translate it from German to English.
Usually, things you'd need to complete this form include:
- Your personal data
- Current situation (family and personal)
- And your purpose of traveling (in this case, study).

Once you’re done, include it in your list of required documents alongside the confirmation letter mentioned before and other documents we'll cover in the next step.

- Gather your documents.
To complete your student Visa application, here are the documents you need:
- Your international passport alongside two copies of your data page.
- Your signed Visa application form
- Confirmation letter for the blocked account. You can substitute this with any proof of funds that applies to you according to the previous step.
- Acceptance letter got from your applied school.
- Visa photograph. You need two copies of this. Attach one to each application form. [url]See the image requirements[/url].
- Document [url]declaring the information you provided to be true[/url], Print and fill out two of these. Sign each separately
- SSCE certificate (WAEC certificate). You may also need to bring your common entrance certificate. Just bring every educational record you have along.
- Birth certificate. Make several copies.
- Age declaration form.
- German visa travel insurance document. If you don't know how to get this, simply head on to AXA Assistance or Europ Assistance, or DR-WALTER websites, and it all gets easy from there. [url]This link[/url] should help as well.
- Motivational letter. You must type this and must not be more than a page. Follow this link to learn [url]how to write a motivational letter[/url].
- Your CV, showing the schools you've attended so far. If you have any work experience, be sure to include it as well.
- Proof of language proficiency (may not apply in some cases).
Note: the German consulate may demand other documents. But download [url]this checklist[/url] to see everything you'd typically need.

- Submit your application on the appointment date.
By now, you should have an appointment date. Follow the checklist, gather your documents, and head over to the consulate for an interview (find the address and contact details in the table at the start of this guide). Remember, only the Lagos office can process your student Visa.
Be sure to get there at least an hour before your appointment time. With this, you can have enough time to gather yourself and confirm that your documents are complete.

Come along with the required visa fee. Besides, don't bring your bag along with you. Only come with the required documents and fees.
The interview largely features questions about your intent in Germany. So, be as honest, direct, and confident as possible.

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- Schedule an online appointment with the German consulate
Once you get your admission letter, the next step is scheduling an appointment with the Consulate general. You can only do this online, so follow this [url]link[/url] to do that.
Once you fill out the form, you should get an email confirming your application within two hours. Afterward, between a month to six weeks, you should get another email showing you your appointment date and time.

The consulate classifies its applicants under two categories – Category A and B.
If you’ve been admitted to study or hold a BA degree with admission for a Ph.D./master's, or already secured a scholarship under either European-based support or the country's public fund, or you signed a hosting agreement with a research institute, you belong to the Category A. As such, you should get an appointment within eight weeks. However, if none of the aforementioned applies to you, you belong to Category B. And it usually takes more than a year to secure an appointment for this category.
You should remember to input the appropriate category as well when filling out the application form. Otherwise, the Consulate will cancel your application.

- Get yourself a blocked bank account
When your appointment date starts drawing nigh, you need to start considering opening a blocked bank account. This is essentially your proof of funds showing that you can sustain yourself during your stay in Germany.
When you open this account, you need to deposit €10,322 into it. This amount will rise to €11,208 by 2023. The government freezes this amount and lets you withdraw only €861 monthly when you arrive in Germany.

Now, the question is how can you open a blocked account?

Once you get admitted to a German school, it becomes easier from there. However, remember that €10,322 is no small amount. So, you want to be careful and well-informed about certified providers and appropriate approaches before embarking.
Here are the documents you'd typically need to open a German blocked account:
- Admission letter from a university
- Pre-paid fee
- Valid international passport
- A filled out application form (find details in the next step)
- A bank statement that indicates that you have up to €10,322 to open the account

Remember that depending on the provider you choose, they may demand more documents. But don’t fret, they are things you already have.
Unfortunately, not every bank in Germany allows you to create a blocked account, especially for international students. Well, there's no law mandating them to do that, so it's expected.

However, a few of the banks you can check out for this include;
- Deutsche Bank,
- Expatrio,
- Sparkasse,
- Coracle
- Fintiba, etc.

Expatrio lets you create your blocked account online with just your password. All you have to do is register, fill out your personal info, transfer the funds, and receive a confirmation letter.

If you’re using Deutsche bank, follow this [url]link[/url] to see its application form
Complete the form and print out two copies.

- Take one of those copies to the Lagos consulate for verification. Remember to book an appointment beforehand. You’ll have to pay some processing fee here for signature authentication. This should cost you the Naira equivalent of €20

- Once verified, forward the documents (the signed application your admission letter, bank statements, and passport) to the bank. You can do this in two ways. You may either send the documents via mail or request that the consulate helps you forward the document

- Afterward, you'll get a confirmation email about your block account creation.

- Now, transfer the aforementioned fund to your blocked account. You may also have to pay a varying processing fee.

- Wait for your confirmation letter.

As you've probably noticed, regardless of your block account provider, the process always ends with a confirmation letter. Print this out and bring it along when coming to the consulate.

Note: In certain cases, you might not need a blocked account. However, you need to prove without reasonable doubt that you have enough funds to sponsor your education. You can do that by providing any of the following documents:
- A bank guarantee
- Proof of a blocked account you’ve previously opened
- Bank statement showing that the financial status and income of your parent is enough to sponsor your education.
- A letter of commitment. This is a document written by a German resident, indicating their interest to foot every one of your bills throughout your stay
- A recognized scholarship certificate.

If you can provide any of these, you don't need a blocked account. Be sure to discuss this with the consulate, so they can help you identify which one best applies to you.

In case of visa rejection, you'll definitely get a refund. However, from experience, this could take several weeks to complete.
Now, you must be wondering how you can transfer this fund to your blocked account. Well, that’s easy. Any of the following services should help you get things done without any hassle:
- Money transfer service providers
- International bank transfer.
For international bank transfers, you need the bank’s account number, with the BIC/SWIFT code. You can visit your bank for more information about this. This process can take several days as well to complete.

For mobile money transfer service providers, PayPal, WesternUnion, and MoneyGram should help you get things done faster.
When choosing a service, be sure to factor the charges in. Also, consider the exchange rates of different providers. You'll save a lot even with a tiny 3 naira difference in exchange rates.

Read full guide here https://japaroles.com/relocation_guide

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