Hello all. I sent a parcel weighing about 20kg to Enugu, Nigeria from Netherlands using PostNL. According to the tracking, the item has "released by customs", but no location is given. My brother got a call from someone claiming to be from the post office asking him to come with N10,800 to collect the parcel. Now I'm confused as to what the money is for. The parcel contains clothes, two pairs of shoes, books, cookies, two bags. If the N10,800 asked for is for customs duty, how do I know it's equal to value of the goods? Also, is the duty paid to/at NIPOST? Is there a customs desk at the post office?

You submit your visa application + MVV fees to IND via your school's intl office. Once the MVV is approved, the school will notify you to pick up your visa at Accra or Togo. For Accra, you must be at the gate before 8 AM and notify the security that you're there to pick up your MVV.

yetundefadeyi:
Good evening all,

I need someone to put me through. I gained admission into uni of twente for masters. Then I applied for uni of twente scholarship and Holland. The school sent a mail requesting for payment and mvv fees or scholarship letter and mvv fees.

My first question is;
How do I make the mvv payment - the acc number was sent quite alright but I don't know how to go about it.

Second is- what's the probability of getting these scholarships?

Third- how do i set an appointment with the ghanian embassy in advance in view of getting my mvv?

Fourth- what the cheapest routewould you recommend flying to Amsterdam? Is one or two stops advisable?

Fifth- I don't know anybody in the Netherlands. What kind of arrangement would be suitableas regards shelter on getting there? Is it advisable to book an hotel; orientation is 26th of August or start looking for a house to rent?

I'd appreciate it if the house can supportively give me answers.

@2good
@p_desmond

1. You can transfer if you have a dom account in NG. Or pay using Form A, that's what I did in my own time.
2. Accommodation is very difficult in NL. People have had to stay in hotels/hostels/motels for weeks before they found rooms. Best to go through the university housing board SSH. The Intl office of your school should be able to help. Alternatively, you can search for Facebook groups with the search words "Kamers in Twente".
3. If you're thinking of economy flights, I would suggest Turkish air with a stop in Istanbul or Royal Air Maroc with a stop in Casablanca. I've followed the latter twice, not bad.
4. With regards to Holland scholarship, there's no guarantee you will get it. Plan your finances wisely. Life in NL is expensive.
Best wishes.

yetundefadeyi:
Good evening all,

I need someone to put me through. I gained admission into uni of twente for masters. Then I applied for uni of twente scholarship and Holland. The school sent a mail requesting for payment and mvv fees or scholarship letter and mvv fees.

My first question is;
How do I make the mvv payment - the acc number was sent quite alright but I don't know how to go about it.

Second is- what's the probability of getting these scholarships?

Third- how do i set an appointment with the ghanian embassy in advance in view of getting my mvv?

Fourth- what the cheapest routewould you recommend flying to Amsterdam? Is one or two stops advisable?

Fifth- I don't know anybody in the Netherlands. What kind of arrangement would be suitableas regards shelter on getting there? Is it advisable to book an hotel; orientation is 26th of August or start looking for a house to rent?

I'd appreciate it if the house can supportively give me answers.

@2good
@p_desmond

To get a part time job on a student visa is impossible. This is because any prospective employer must apply for a work permit for you (+ pay the govt. a sum of money) and none would be willing to do so. If however you're thinking in terms of staying behind after studies to work and/or look for work, I would recommend The Hague. Networking is better there. Good luck

doyinwbaby:


pls i need you candid point of view. so i got admission for saxion, the hague and wittenborg. all for the same courses (MBA) but where do you think its advisable to go for? based on getting a part-time job which i know is quite hard in getting as it is and also cost of living. Only wittenborg is 2years, the rest are just for one year. Please advise

No. I'm in NL but I'm planning on going for a second master's at KU Leuven. Just thinking finances and stuff.

michaelbelgium:

i think so...are you in belgium??

Hi! I was wondering: are international students allowed to work in Belgium?

Sorry. I'm only just seeing this. I got via email, as I needed it urgently but maybe they can send via courier too. Best to write them - if you haven't

michaelbelgium:

thank you so much dear....pls how did you get the translated copy...was it sent by email? if sent by email,would it be accepted for visa processing?

Thanks a lot. Application already in progress... Please, what documents did you submit for Ugent? I'm asking on behalf of my younger brother, we no wan make any mistake. He's considering BSc International Relations. He's 22. A student of NOUN, studying Peace and Conflict Resolution (just entered 2nd year).

fikki1:


It's easy let me not say otherwise, you apply online through oasis, n afterwards u wait for their reply if u are asked to continue, it means u will be considered for admission... Your motivation matters a lot... Bsc in Ghent is a Dutch taught program so u will have to apply for language program after your admission is granted..

Application fee is not needed for Ghent university...

You can still apply i assume before January 31st

Any more info... Dont hesitate to ask...


Oasis.ugent.be

Fikki1, what's the application process for Ghent? I'm asking on behalf of a friend.

fikki1:


you hv to gain admission for your preffered course before applying for the language course.... application is still on or u can wait till october for anoda window..

2. Yes..u will be giving if your course requires ut

About 8,000 euro.

Rapahel1116:
Like how many thousand euros must one have in his account PLS?

No, you must write IELTS/TOEFL/Cambridge. Only waiver is if you're from some select English speaking countries or have studied in an English speaking country, U.K, for eg.

vansledge:
good mrng all, pls those who apply to Ku Leuven or other schools is it possible to get admission without submitting test of english language (IELTS, TOFEL, etc).
Thanks

Good morning all. Great work here. I'm wondering how the application (process) for undergrad admission for Ghent works. I've scoured their website but I'm still at sea. Any pointers, please?

Hoi meneer. Hoe gaat het? Goed? I just saw your post and I thought to myself: a bit of a generalisation, innit? So, my two pence. Firstly, I've lived in Amsterdam (Zuidoost) and Utrecht, and both were relatively cheaper than UK's "cheap" city of Hull where I spent the last 14 months. Secondly, I have friends of EU and Non-EU descent with zero understanding of Dutch language living and working in NL. The chances of getting a job with only English proficiency depends on one's field and level of expertise. For eg. an entry level tech person doesn't need to know Dutch to carry out his work, while his manager (tech comapny) would need to speak and write Dutch to carry out his. Another example, a human rights advocate will generally need to be proficient in Dutch, English as well as one of Arabic/French/Spanish to get a job with an NGO in NL.

ATERI:

All you guys starting to go around the world, good luck to you. I hope what you come away with is that prayer and Jesus Christ mean little or nothing if you don`t have good leaders.
All of you should also know that UK is the only English speaking country in Europe and this matters if you are from English speaking country. English is widely spoken in Holland and the Scandinavian countries but English is not their official language.
As far as work is concerned, don`t deceive yourself expecting office work anywhere in a non-English speaking country, 95% of times it doesn`t happen.
Goes without saying that if you are in Holland and stay in their big cities, things would be more expensive for you. The big cities in Holland are Amsterdam. De Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht. Generally speaking, work is difficult to find in the North, that is around Gronnigen area, but if you are in Delft you stand a better chance around Brabant. Enjoy Holland, it`s one of the best-run country in the world with zero level of corruption and official criminality that is common in London and USA.
I mentioned it elsewhere, if you want to live in Holland after your studies, better start going out to meet Dutch girls to get married to.. Good luck to you all

Contact the IND (https://ind.nl/en/contact) directly and explain your predicament. They will direct you on the next/necessary steps. Alternatively, you can tweet at them (@ind_nl), I prefer this as they reply faster to tweets. They will sort you out.

ellacallys:
Hello Guys,
After going through this thread i see that you guys are full of WISDOM... so please i need you to help me with mine.... I am applying to SAE Netherlands and according to them their institution is not accredited and so i need to apply for the Type D visa by myself... that is i need to get an MVV and residence permit before moving ahead with my application. As it stands now, i will be applying without a host and i heard that this will be harder for me.... i am so lost and dont know where to begin from! Do i go to the embassy in Lagos or Abuja? what is supposed to be my first step here, and i also read online that MVV is no longer issued in Nigeria... abeg make una help me out ooo... i havent done something like this before, and i dont want to use all those so called visa agents... please Nairalanders, i need you guys!

Indeed true.

olujastro:

Hey bro, I'm doing my MSc at the University of Stavanger, Norway and I'm considering going for an exchange at T.U Delft in August purely for academic reasons. Is it true that you can only do a part time job if your employer agrees to process your work permit for you, unlike here where you just look for a job and start without any procedures?
Are there good chances of finding student jobs in Delft from what you know about the country? And are there Nigerians there?

Sure. I'm in NL next week (currently in 9ja). How're you liking NL? Spreek je nu nederlands? (Do you speak Dutch now?)

neyo2k7:
Thanks

MSc Environmental Science ... my first year..

can we connect

neyo2k7:
Hello BarrEgo,

I really appreciate your sound contributions all the way... I got a scholarship to study in NL..Wageningen University. Can we connect pls...my email...
oladimejioniyi@gmail.com

Thanks

Hello,
I'm glad for you. Congratulations. You'll love NL. What course and level?
Best,
Ego.

justwise:




Ok have seen it and they have been removed.

Thanks for pointing that out.

Nice. Thank you too for keeping our forum clean and peaceful.

worry359:


Instead of appeal you should have re-applied with more and better information.
No point blaming other people.

Your responses to people's plights are almost always discourteous and bordering on offensive, why? BTW, why must you reply them? I recommend that you not reply people if you have nothing positive to say.

abeylevels:
Hello @justwise, @2n2k, @ askari, @whytegirl and nairalanders,
please there is a part in the visa form asking this question:

Tell us about work for the following types of organisation:
1)Armed Forces (including compulsory national or military service)
2)Government (including Public or Civil Administration and compulsory national service)
3)Media organisations
4)Security organisations (including police and private security companies)
5)Judiciary (including work as a judge or magistrate)

For most graduates who have done NYSC, does question No2 apply?

Please your answers.

Of course. Give details of your job as a corper, and submit evidence to back up.

BTW, I got TLSContact's email that a decision has been made on my son's and mum's visa applications. My heart is jumping, jumping, jumping. I haven't told her so she doesn't continue to worry. I will leave her to receive the courier package and update me. Pray for us, brethren.

I am appalled at some of y'all's replies to people's posts. How difficult is it to be polite and courteous to strangers? Really! Even if you doubt the veracity of someone's story, calling the person a liar and being all crude and superior is not the right attitude. It speaks ill of your character and does nothing to belittle your victim's. Be courteous always. Peace.

justwise:


Bank statement is one of them. Yes get tax clearance and business registration papers if the business is registered.

Your picture with your kid, his birth certificate, proof of accommodation for them in the UK, a copy of your student ID, data page of your passport, letter of consent(if his daddy is involved in his life then he needs to sign the letter as well)...

Thank you, Justwise.

Between Abuja, Ikeja and V.I, which is "easier" for getting UK visitor visa, please?

Hello all - with special shoutouts to Justwise and FrontpageLawyer. I need help abeg. My mum and 10 year old son will be applying for visitor visa this week. They plan on visiting in July, but they won't be staying with me (I'm on tier iv visa). I have motel/hotel reservations for them in three cities across the UK for the two weeks they will stay. My mum will sponsor the trip. Current budget is £2,500 for the two of them. My mom has a letter from me granting her temporary custody of my son - I'm a single mom. She has N5m balance in one of her accounts - busy over the last six months with credits (also debits) from sale of my late father's land, sale of her two buses, payments from clients (she has biz name registration for a catering outfit she runs) and her pension as a civil service retiree (N70,000 monthly) - she retired in 2012. What docs do we need to show proof of funds, please? Also, how do we get tax clearance for the biz? Forgive the ignorance in the last sentence; company law was never my forte.

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I can't say for sure. Its up to the admissions committee. They will access your application - read/evaluate your statement of purpose or research interest, access your work experience, courses taken at undergrad with grades, and see if you're a fit for the program. I advise you make sure to follow the application process to the letter. Ask if there are bridging courses/program to enhance your chances. Write them if you have questions or reservations; they always reply. Best wishes.

thesoj:
Ranking matters a lot, I agree. But only to an extent.
If you are looking to do a research-based degree, then ranking is very important. Ranking may still not tell you about the strength of an institution in your specific area of research though. For example, a school ranked #50 globally may be better at electrical engineering than another school ranked #15 globally. If you are not into doing research, then global ranking is not as relevant. These rankings are almost exclusively based on research and academic publications NOT teaching quality.

Ranking does matter if you do care about school name recognition though; name recognition can help when you are looking for a job especially if your job search is not limited to the city where your school is located. But in some cases, a lower ranked school may have much a more practical education and a lot more connections with industry, thus potentially making it easier to get a job.

Ranking is not the be-all end-all. A school where you are most likely to succeed is almost always the best option.
Also keep in mind that ranking won't necessarily tell you about what academic resources would be available at the school. Many average ranked schools have a whole lot of resources and more than comfortable facilities; these schools have brilliant professors and students too.

**I schooled in a globally unranked university and thereafter at a top-30 globally ranked university (both in the US).

True words. However, my post was a reaction to earlier conclusions that ranking doesn't determine a school's competitiveness/admission rate. As someone studying a double degree at a top 50 university and a not so top (top 500) university, I would advise that applicants/prospective students do their research regarding departmental ranking, courses/modules/subjects offered and profiles of academic staff. Only then can one know if the program is in line with one's career goals.

OGIYEN:
Pls kindly assist as am going to apply to Niagara college for a course in business and I have 4yrs experience in customer care job in telecom and my first degree is business administration with a second class lower

What exactly do you want me to do for you?

Correction:
Ottawa ranks 12 in Canada 192 in the World, while Manitoba ranks 17 in Canada 242 in the world (2016 ranking).