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Hi, please I've gotten admission for some time now and paid an agent heavily for this, however this visa appointment situation is causing problems for me and my parents are really unhappy especially.

Please i would appreciate if I can join the WhatsApp group and get firsthand information.

AllKnowing:
Please send a PM and I’ll send you the link

With ielts you have a better chance!!!. TUM is a very competitive school and each document you submit increase your total points before qualifying for an interview. I'ld advise you take ielts exam, doesn't take much to do but your choice.

Season greetings everyone from Hamburg

Jossyeno:
Hi everyone, i need your help pls do I need IELTS to study power engineering in TUM, I am a graduate of electrical and electronic engineering with a 4.9/7.0 c.g.p.a and no IELTS. Am I qualified to apply with my c.g.p.a

you just dey mention my name sha, and who are the some still on women matter . anyways you have done justice...the German dream is worth it so far so don't let any person discourage you by either scaring you with racism remarks..they should tell you a country in the world you won't find segregation even Nigeria is among!!!!.. school here is no dulling oh, so be prepared to work if you decide to as nobody send you for here then house rents here in Hamburg are over the bar compared to surrounding cities, but all depends on your luck..i know a girl paying 510euro monthly and still has to go outside for laundry and i know another person paying 245euro monthly with laundromat inclusive..best is you apply for hostel immediately even before you get admission. Latest development by Hamburg's studentenwerk states that all international students from next year winter will be given accommodation!!!!. I withdraw my fingers from typing another line here ..

Armaniii:
Hello my people. Been ages since i last saw myself online here. This Forum used to be home. I have decided to take out some time to say a few things about my experience thus far.

First is that my expectations were not cut short. They have been duly matched in terms of Education and Living.

Over here the professors believe not just in knowing but in doing. You will be exposed to lots of practical sessions. I remember during my first year in school back in Nigeria, the lecturer who taught us C Language back then would walk up and down the class dictating the programs and then the equivalent output. We never for one day saw what the compiler looked like. The reverse is the case here as the professors are ready to help you succeed. When you come here, you have to 'Unlearn' to learn if you really want to go far.

Living here has been seamless. Life is easy in Germany in the sense that you have virtually all you need to make it here. If internet and constant light are your problem, you have it running 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. You will find free wifi in some bus stations.

Student jobs are in Hamburg but this brings me to the best advice i will give anyone who wants to listen. I and Chinok have been lucky to find a very cool job we do only on Saturdays for a few hours but if you will listen, try by all means to learn the language. I have missed out on a handful of Jobs since i came here all because i have no good knowledge of German but na me n them next year. Another thing you will learn when you get here is that there is dignity in labour. No matter what you do to make a living, You are well respected.

I haven't looked the way of women but i know people who did and got in no time and some who are still on it. So i cant really talk much on that.

My city is very nice and welcoming as 60-70% or more of the people here speak English (but would refuse to speak most times). I had this experience when i was processing my resident permit. I spoke to the man in English but he responded in German. I told him that i dont speak German and he responded in a very clear and concise English saying 'I am sorry i cannot help you. Kindly go and get a translator'. I was shocked. Sounded like a programmed machine. Once again, try and learn the language.

Talking about resident permit, do well to print out your account statement before making withdrawals as you will be required to show you have living expenses for one year before your visa can be extended and Please try and extend the visa once you come in. I came here with 6 months visa but i had to go for extension because by the time it expires, i would have gone half way with the money in my blocked account. So after your Anmeldung, Resident permit should be the next thing on your mind. Just show them the statement of account you printed even though you must have made a few withdrawals because you have to pay accommodation and caution fees.

There are a lot of blacks in Hamburg. As a matter of fact, whenever i pass by HAUPTBAHNHOF i usually look out for Yellow buses(danfo) just to be sure i am not in Surulere. Occasionally when we pass ourselves, some will nod at me and i will reply with a nod of my own....and then we walk away wondering where the other party is from.

I have made some nigerian friends. Friends who came here about the same time with me.... Chinok(from home though), John, Surveyor, Othniel n so on and a lot of other senior colleagues. They were instrumental in helping me settle down.

You will most definitely not hear from me very often because of workload from school but when i can, i will definitely breeze in to intimate you guys on proceedings.

I remain ARMANIII of HAMBURG. I greet you all.

8790*

Benwems:
How does Someone get sponsorship letter? I don't have any one in Germany and the 8,000euro is just too high. Thanks

This thread is really moving , and seeing Lotta new faces..soon i'ld compose my own taste of experience in Germany so far. I have spent a month and some days in Hamburg and it has been wonderful for me..the struggle and stressful process was worth it!! but please keep in mind that if you are coming here for strictly academics purposes especially hochschules!!..be prepared for WORK!!! ..3 prerequisite tests already and e no dey smile...but nevertheless there is still gonna be spare time for student jobs.
I will drop my experiences soon when it builds to a level but i will drop this advice; if you can learn the language to a level in naija...please do before coming..my city is a big city and about 70% I have met so far or more speaks English but nevertheless the language barrier comes up at the most important of times .

Salutes to honorableseyi, Dolpaz,uncle Judas, and everybody here that contributed to my success in this Germany process..I will still keep thanking you all and this thread for changing the course of my life at April this year and for the knowledge impacted in me so far , God bless y'll and success to all future applicants!!! It's not easy but with God nothing is impossible. Luke 1:37..if you read my first post on this thread via this link, then you will know the true work of God ...I will be back.. Tschüss
https://www.nairaland.com/2098236/general-german-visa-enquiries-part/458#44329379

Na the official info about the stuff be that..at times it takes longer..I really don't know what's up with dB now, lot of people awaiting blocked confirmation..make dem no use our money clear the Gbese wey dem get o

mostyg:
For transfer it takes 3 working days while cash deposit takes 1 day.

Calculate 7days or more from the day you wana submit it and indicate as ur date of traveling..I indicated exactly 7days and got mine delivered the next day but with the date I indicated stamped on the passport. So I guess you can only travel on or after that date.

iamzizou:
Pls if an A.M mail says ur departure date should be scheduled for at least 7days from a date, does it mean it should be scheduled for days after the 7th day? I want to be planning ahead for my mail

Lol, na true oh..accommodation here is crazy especially if you are heading to a big city..even the Germans that have been here since the beginning of life find it hard getting accommodation and always on WG gesucht in class searching for places lol..biko come with euros oh..no matter what..na u dey spend am..forget about your dB account for a week or two..but if you can trek round and stay hungry till it is unblocked,then don't buy any euros ..
But you just can't escape it even if you have someone to stay with..if not for euros wey I carry go..na under bridge tins because nobody send you for here....

dennisMOD:
LMFAO... @sleeping under bridge. Train station sef dey.

Lol,you can't open your blocked account immediately you land..it will still take 1-2weeks sef to get your details ..even if you have your house contract before arrival..you need a house contract to open it albeit someone I knew walked into dB and said he wanted to withdraw money with his passport alone and account number..after withdrawing 300€..it was then blocked for real

sd39:
Important question for those who have left, are there DB branches in or around the airports for one to quickly open their blocked accounts as they land?

Lol,welcome to the club of ecobank..I advise you make sure you have at least 70-80k remaining in the account..and your money is still with them until they debit the swift fee..ask for a telex copy too via email. Dey will forward it to standard chartered frankfurt which will then send it to dB for you..after you have been debited for offshore charges wt AL..you get dB confirmation 3days after(all things being well).

I was debited around 50-60k for bank charges albeit I used current..so maybe that's why..but add more asap..

dennisMOD:
I don't know if ECOBANK has began to do blue market transaction but anyway, I just got debited of N3,342,228.16 for €8040.00 today. I applied for FORM-A at the head office on Friday, last week and I was debited this morning. The transaction alert in my e-mail shows this calculation below:
€8040 = $9149.52. Cross Rate for that day was EUR8040@365.29/USD1.138/EUR. Hence the N365.29 rate I filled in the FORM-A which I thought was EUR/NAIRA rate was apparently USD/NAIRA because N365.29 x $9149.52 = N3,342,228.16. By my calculation, it's about N415/EUR sha. Infact, na N8000 remain for my account sef and dem never komot bank charges join body. I don't even know how much that would be but I heard I will be called to top-up.‎
Pls guys, what is the bank charges like? I want to quickly top-up the account so they don't revert the FX transaction because of bank charges? That's that.
So for those who are delayed by FORM-A,  if you have the money, I recommend ECOBANK Head Office since they debited so fast.
Another thing bothering me is this... Does debiting my account this fast means they will fund my DB account and let me have DB confirmation on time? I hope they didn't just debit my account for nothing? Who used Ecobank to fund DB account recently? Abeg enlighten me... I will be glad.
When I receive DB confirmation, I will let u guys know.‎ I hope it goes well.

Check ur mail
HAW
I.E

Obiwannn:
Congratulations to everyone who has made it.
Those on the way may God FastTrack the process.

Mhen it has been a while I was on here...
Anyways it's been over a year now for me here in HH and I must say I did learn a lot from this thread.

In my own little way of giving back to the thread, I'd post survival tips here for the newbies concerning everything from Acada to Hustle to Babes et al as I have experienced from my perspective. In the mean time I wish everyone success in all their endeavors. God bless your hustle.

Touch down HAMBURG..it's a new beginning..thank God for safe flight..

Thank Y'll for the information birthed in me and assistance rendered, God bless. To those awaiting success mail, it is coming very soon..

Hamburg na really cool city tho , I am impressed so far..chilled with Armaniii today.


God bless nairaland for helping me in achieving this previous fantasy of mine.

danke schön

Write to your school ASAP!!! Requesting for enrolment deadline extension using your visa processing time as a reason...go with whatever proof of enrollment extension they give you to the embassy interview day. Be fast about it..you no dey safe at all without am..very risky

gerardlucks:
Please can someone tell the possibility/chances of obtaining a visa my interview is on the 26th sept and my enrollment deadline 14th oct, lectures starting on the 17th

Adeola odeku branch, V.I. I linked my current with an old savings account with them...nd hoped for the best

lobito007:
what branch was this at?

Lol, na Johnnyfx jare.

Armaniii:
Lol. I really do not know o. I know its someone from Team Winter 2016

Yes I had to..I opened it on a Thursday..applied for form A the next day (Friday) ,funded my account next Monday, 2-3days after my acct was ready to be debited albeit I was asked to add more which I couldn't until the following Monday and was debited that same day..I hope you get me

whitetiger511:
Hi please when you opened the current account with ecobank, did you have to submit references? Did you also pay in the same day?

Also what day did you apply, fill form A and all- just trying to calculate how many days it took till they debited you on the 5th.

Thanks.

Lemme answer for him as I know say e dey class now
1- Emirates
2- 248k (Friday - Sunday price)(235k for the other days)
3- nein, direct at the office but paid via bank.

ThePfarrer:
Hello, sir!
Please, I have a few questions
1. What airline did you use to Hamburg?
2. How much (in naira) was the ticket?
3. Did you use a booking agency?

Thank you.

The sample is back some pages or last set of pages on part 2...It should have a red seal and a stamp

ohakskid:
Hello please who has a sample of an already certified document, Wana certify mine in a notary public tomorrow. Please help, just wwana see how it's been stamped. Tnx

Male copies and certify

ohakskid:
Abeg all dis reference letter we they submit, I fit certify am submit join Bcs I have only one copy and I hav lik 4 skuls to send it to.

8100€

dprinz99:
good and Happy Sunday all
due scarcityof forex ,I keep differing my admission. i open my student blocked account last year December.
now I hope to fund by December this year I want to know if I should fund with 8100€ or 8800€?
much thanks

Thanks man, hitting the pm button now

obs3rver:
Congratulation to all those who have had their visa granted. Herzlich willkommen, Alles Gute und viel Spaß in Deutschland. To all the hopefuls, I wish you all the best. Stay positive.

As it was ensured that I did not get lost when I arrived in Hamburg, I will like to extend the same courtesy to those coming to Hamburg this year. To all those coming, do feel free to mention me here or drop me a PM if you have questions or need help moving around when you arrive.

Shalom

1- Seven days
2- Yes
3- 3days...as far the bank charges and Telex drop the same day of debit.

stharrie:
How long did it take for the money to get to the account?
Have you received the block confirmation?
How long did it take DB to send Block confirmation?

Funded last week, Eco bank 397N to 1€

ogompaul:
Congrats man!,

Please when did you fund and what bank?

1. Daad.de should help you out with this
2. Yes, Certified by Embassy or Court
3. Start gathering your docs man, Some don start.. check your school fr more info.

adesbaba:
Thanks all for ur testimonies,advice and Jokes spicing the thread...pls i have some questions cos am workin towards march or april nxt yr
1).As an accounting grad,av bn findin it difficult to get an msc course in accounting for summer..pls wot other related course can i study n skul plssss
2)..can i apply wit my student copy transcript
3)...When is summer admissn likely to start

Tnx man

ichommy:
finally! congratulations bro.

info@lagos.auswaertiges-amt.de
rk-visa21@lago.auswaertiges-amt.de

I sent to both mails.
Subject: FUNDING CONFIRMATION
Body
Passport No:
Date of interview:

bewaje:
@ Armanii, what was the subject of the mail u sent for the DB confirmation bro

Oluwa has done it
Visa interview date: 09/08/16
Funding reminder from embassy: 06/09/16
Funding confirmation :11/09/16 8pm (saw it late)
Sent Confirmation to them today at 8am and A.M mail dropped 1pm.
Destination: Hamburg (Abeg Armani chill for me biko , may we lap ourselves for plane)

Thanks everybody, i have obtained priceless information from you all, God bless you all and your processes. we shall all succeed. Goodluck to those awaiting A.M mails and Db confirmation.
God bless Nairaland.

You dey fear write toefl or ielts? , If you are for Bsc, ielts/toefl 98% compulsory (unless you have a first degree already and the school happens to waive it if you do e.g FHWS)
for Msc, you need to show proof of English, eida by a letter issued by your school stating medium of instruction for Bsc or you give them ielts/toefl(which is a better option)

Qabt:
Regarding b.sc in Germany,are there universities that don't require TOEFL or IELTS?
I will be glad if I can get an answer,som1 shud pls shed some light on that 4 me

Lol, my legs never touch center Germany yet sef , well do your research on them locations, or rather still someone with better insight shuld reply.
I cant advise you schools, without knowing your intended course

Damolux01:
Thanks bro...Germany is still my preferred destination....I swear! #Doubling my hustle is an understatement...By His grace...i'll sextuple it. Lol! Pls kindly advice me about Schools and Locations in Germany...Like some peeps here always say never near East Germany n all that...what's ur take on this saying sir?

Lol, You and Eke Mean them Draculans gaan ....thanks for the info..
Cc; Damolux01, pls make your research before putting head, anyways Germo dream aint impossible with this new rates!!
Brace up , Godspeed

naijaobi:
Romania ke?. Lol. Enter germany and see as dem full everywhere dey look for job

, Let's all help this young fella.. Life is good. help him live.
Lalasticala, Seun.. Front page tins

orijintv:
Good Day Everyone !!! I'm here to solicit for your help and support... Please let us do this not as a team but as a family, As humans who have feelings and because we serve humanity. Im begging and pleading desperately for us to come through and support my friends junior brother who is 15 years old and he's having serious heart issues . .

P/S : Please This isn't s scam or whatever we must have heard. They have No one to turn to but God and the support of well meaning Nigerians like us... Your prayers , good will, money and anything you can offer would really go a long way as Daniel needs 7million Naira for a new heart transplant as he's diagnosed with a terrible heart issue ! Pls lets take this as our personal issue and not just a random thing..

I Know This Economy Hasnt Been The Best Of Economies But please Let's come and pull our sources together and use our platform to lend a helping hand.

Let's savage social media and source for funds for him. We can do this ! I trust Us Because we've done this before. . .

USUANLELE DANIEL OSAYANDE FCMB 3469556012 If 8,000 people donate 1,000 naira then its very achievable

Stated Below Is The Synopsis of the Boy Case , Biography And Pictures to Prove That This Isnt Scam. .

"Daniel is a 15 year old boy with great dreams and amazing aspirations just like every other 15 year old kid... But what makes him different and special is the fact that Daniel has been battling :

**Dilated CardioMyopathy
**Severe mitral regurgitation
**Severe tricuspid regurgitation
**Moderate pulmonary arterial hypertension since he was young...

Daniel has so much life in him but however his heart isn't supporting that life !! Please Your N1000 can restore his hope and bring back Daniels smile..

N1000 from 8,000 good willing Nigerians can get Daniel a heart and save daniel...

#GiveDanielAHeart

You can make your donations via the gofundme account for Daniel -gofundme.com/29ume2ng

Or to the Nigerian account at FCMB - USUANLELE DANIEL OSAYANDE FCMB 3469556012

Just Incase You Need To Contact Any Of His Family Member For More Info , Call Any Of The Numbers Below

Osagie (Daniels Brother) : 08105211220

Mrs Usuanlele (Daniels Mum) : 07061979505

Go through the thread , August 9 downwards...You'ld see Interview Transcripts. For Msc, know a lot about your bachelor thesis, books and all. for Bsc prepare for a short test. Be able to answer compulsory questions about your state and Germany. Above all, Pray and commit into God's Hands , U'ld be fine

omooghene:
Hello All , please any hints on how to ace the interview for Visa application for student visa at the german embassy here in Lasgos. A sister desperately needs some hints