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takeastep:
If you are given May 2 as interview date, be rest assured the embassy will honour it. Otherwise a change of date will be communicated to you before the day.

takeastep:
See this for the passport spec. Hope it helps.
https://www.epassportphoto.com/blog/2008/07/german-passport-photo-requirements/

The embassy will definitely retained all your documents; original and copies.
To be returned after the visa process is completed using the prepaid envelope. As a matter of fact, you may be asked to submit your passport after the visa processing then receive it along with your documents via the envelope.

Like I said, you may use the courier company at the embassy. Guess there's FedEx or DHL there. Just hold some good cash. Cost will depend on the address you want your documents to be delivered.

If its long stay, pick an interview date via their online portal asap. You need enough time for the interview, visa processing, collection and preparation. So, you better start now!

takeastep:
Answer 2: If you submit all your documents correctly on the day of interview, you may not go there more than twice; for the interview and for visa collection.

Answer 3: Visa fee is Naira equivalent of 60 Euros (around 14k)

Answer 4: you may check the German embassy website for the passport spec or at best take your passport at the embassy ( though quite expensive)

Answer 7: The prepaid courier envelope will be used to return your documents after the visa process is done. I am aware you can get it at the embassy. Not sure about the cost.

Cheers.

takeastep:
Answer 1:

If you are staying more than 90 days, apply for Long stay. The last time i went for 92 days, I applied for Long stay. Though i was challenged during the interview that i should have applied for short stay, I stood my ground and insisted i will be staying longer than 90 days (My supervisor also advised I go for long stay visa and he sent a supporting letter too). Though you will be granted 90 days visa here in Lagos, you will have to extend for the remaining days when you arrive in Germany. That's all depending on what's written in your letter of invitation. Your letter must be specific on your date of arrival and departure.

Answer 5:

I have no primary school certificate too. I had to visit my primary school and my headmaster gave me a copy of the School's Pry 6 register in which my name appeared. Stamped and signed. Then got an affidavit to back it up. It worked for me. You can do same.

Answer 6:
Biographically old doc is very important. Its used to ascertain your true age vis-a-vis your academic qualifications. So search your house very well for any old document that bears your date of birth. I used my old baptismal card. I know of someone who used her Waec GCE photocard. Look for something.

All the best.


quote author=ayo23us post=43691519]Hi All,
I intend completing the "VISA application for Research Fellows". I got an offer for a 3-month stay in a German Research facility to conduct some research. I have the following questions to ask as regards this visa category:
1. I would be spending 3 months in Germany (approximately 90-95 days). What visa category should I apply for, Long or Short stay?
2. I stay far away from Lagos, normally how many trips would one make to the embassy before a visa is granted?
3. Those that have visited the embassy for recent interviews, what is the actually processing fee (in naira) that was paid?
4. What is the biometric specifications of the passports required?
5. The embassy requires the primary and secondary school certificates. I only have the secondary cert, would that suffice?
6. I don't think I can lay me hands on any biologically old documents of mine. Is this document compulsory?
7. Can someone please shed more light on the "prepaid courier envelope by any major courier service"? I can't really understand this. What is it for? How do I do this?

I hope to hear from you soon. Thanks for the great job going on here!

Pipsland78: Hello good folks, pls I need a clarification on something: as someone who intends to do PhD in the US, do I need to send my MSc transcript to WES? Is the Wes thing only for transfer students?

Thank you.

ronnie28uk: :DHelllo everyone.

I'm new to the forum.
My interview is in 12 days, here in Lagos.


My sponsor happens to be a family friend and I have been reading through the blog and through everyone's transcripts. Does it matter who sponsors? Will the fact that the person sponsoring is not a relative raise eyebrows with the VO? What reasons can I give for a family friend sponsoring my program that will sound congent.
Responses please
Gracias!

jamebex: Hi all pls need an answer to this ASAP
Can one write GRE in Ibadan?
was trying to register but saw only lagos and abuja.
i am currently serving in Osogbo and Ibadan will be my closest.
thanks