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ghettonews:
There is no headache people normally have apart from having 21k swiss francs as bank statement. Even if ur course of study is German and u don't have the proficiency certificate, they also will prepare a language course which u will do then after 6 months u begin ur program

I personally believe it will be super challenging to learn German from scratch to a level sufficient to undertake a uni degree taught entirely in German, within 6 months.

Therefore I advise anyone who doesn't speak German to find a programme taught in English.

Blacknaija2002:
I got a mail from the embassy today. It says I should indicate my travel date. I am not really sure of the date I am going to travel. Do I have to consider my resumption date or I can pick a later date like sometime in October cause I still have to put things in place before traveling. And do I have to travel at the exact date

No you don't need to consider resumption date. Your visa will be valid from the date you choose. You cannot travel before that date.

Also note that your visa would have a validity period (usually 3 or 6 months). The important thing is that you're expected to have landed in Germany and gotten a residence permit before the expiration of your visa.

isamd4:
Thank you so much
And lastly, for the place of residence and birth under the parents category, is it going to be the full address or just the state.

State should suffice

isamd4:
Hello,
please can i input my current employer or my lecturer at the reference part of the visa application? or is it the school i was admitted into.
thanks

The school. The admissions office

isamd4:
Hello Good day Guys,
I just received my visa appointment and would like to receive guide from the compilation of documents to interview if that wont be a bother.
thank you.

Congrats.

There's a checklist on the embassy's website. Go through it. Print all the required documents, fill the visa application form and make necessary photocopies. Else you will have to pay outrageous prices to make photocopies at the car park beside the embassy. Same as the prepaid courier envelope. It is more expensive over there.

Please print out your email invite and take it along with you.

Once you've done everything according to the checklist, go straight to the embassy. Don't mind the 'hustlers' at the car park. They may try to convince you to print things that you don't need so they can charge you ridiculous prices.

As for interview questions, there are many on this thread. Just do a search. I posted my interview questions around December last year. Feel free to search my posts. But there are many more. So search this thread and prepare. Very importantly, be confident in your reaponses.

Do not be late for your interview!

All the best.

Aperion7:
Hey guys.. thanks so much for all the help so far.

I have one more question.. this biometric photo thing is really confusing me. I went to try and get one.. and i was told that there are multiple dimensions for biometric photos.

Please what is the recommended biometric photo size for the German embassy?

Thanks in advance

If you go to a good studio and say you need it for german visa application, they'll know what to do. Anyway, the size is 35mm by 45mm. And I think it's the same for most European countries.

Ezemeiyogu:
Please, house. If one pays some amount into block account and uses that in place of full block account confirmation documents, will the person be allowed into the visa section at least to be considered on the condition that the person completes the money in a given time? This is a rare case but I wish to know if this has ever been the case and the applicant succeeded it, especially in the recent time.

Please, someone with any idea concerning this should attempt answering

I do not know your exact situation and I cannot give any guarantees. But if you already have partial block account confirmation and your interview is close, I'd say you should go for the interview. This is based on the experience of a few people that I am aware of (they initiated block account transfer before the interview date but hadn't gotten a confirmation by the date of their interview). Tell them you have initiated transfer for the balance but you're still awaiting confirmation.

They will either interview you and withhold your visa till you provide proof of full funding or they'll ask you to contact them when you have this proof, so they can issue a fresh interview date at short notice.

TLD20:
I just received my second rejection letter from another Germany university This is devastating.
I wish I can also be added to any available Whatsapp group on admission matters so I can know what am probably not getting right.
Meanwhile I have three offer from UK already but can't process because of the huge fee.

Sorry to hear that. The UK needs your money. So, unless the university is a high ranking one, admission is relatively easy.

Education is essentially free in Germany. But it is also easy to get admitted if you are diligent in your application process. The hard part is the visa. Now to your question.

Some possible reasons for your rejection:

1)You did not read the admission requirements. Applying to German universities often require lots of work because you have to read all the fine prints. Comb through the application pages and associated links to see if you meet the requirements. If they require specific undergraduate courses (as is often the case) they will not bend the rules. There is generally no abeg in Germany. It is a rule based society.

2) NC. There's something called Numerus Clausus. Basically it tells you if meeting the admission requirements is sufficient to gain an admission. Every programme in a university is assigned NC based on the number of applications and number of available places. If the programme is "NC free" it means that once you meet the requirements you will definitely be admitted. No ifs or buts. However, if there is NC, it means that applicants will be ranked based on some criteria (usually the criteria are disclosed) and admission will be given in order of ranking, based on number of available spaces.

While I don't discourage people from going for the best of the best, one has to be realistic and strategic. If you have an average academic profile (and this goes beyond your cgpa) and you focus on the the most competitive options, then you'll likely be disappointed. In my opinion there are three dimensions to the competition: the programme, the school and the City. As you might expect it will be tough to get admitted to, say, Software Engineering in TU Berlin. If your profile cannot get you an admission to Edinburgh then RWTH Aachen will likely not admit you? So be realistic. Apply to the competitive schools/programmes but also apply to the not-so-competitive ones where admission is almost certain. There are so many schools and programmes in Germany. What's more? The difference in standard between the government owned universities is minimal. And employers aren't choosy.

Finally, I will reiterate: read the admission requirements!

All the best.

Sodiqabidemi:
I had a long term visa list B appointment at the consulate today 3rd May 2022. I presented all documents however the money transfer made has not gotten to the blocked account as at the time of the interview.

I presented the receipt of the transfer and the debit details but I was told there won't be an interview without the confirmation of the blocked account.

Fortunately, I got the confirmation details thirty minutes after leaving the Consulate, I rushed back but I was sent back by Mr Paul and told to send a mail.

Guys, how do I go about it? thank you for your inputs

This should not be a problem. I know at least two people who recently had the same issue and were rescheduled. Send and email. State clearly in your email that you were previously scheduled for and interview but were told to send an email for a reschedule, after obtaining your block account confirmation.

All the best.

Harry4cas:
Based on your advice, can I go ahead and book now or wait till April? I haven't gotten an admission letter yet. I've just recently started my school application.

The first advise is to have a backup plan. The AD policy for cat B is not very transparent. Also, it changes frequently.

To your question, yes I'll advise that you book now because, to the best of my knowledge appointment bookings are no longer reset in April and September.

DPapilo:
That's not healthy for the system and you know it.

How? Can you explain why it is unhealthy?

Amarahoparah:
Thank you all for the information, I appreciate.

Again, since I live in Abuja, can I book an appointment in the Abuja embassy or must be done entirely in Lagos?

Can I book an appointment for category B before I gain admission because of the delay in getting an appointment date under this category?

When I book this appointment before getting an admission, I can send them an email of all me documents to help Facilitate my appointment date right?

Don't wait till you secure admission before you book your appointment.

nameundisclosed:
Alright. So, is that what happens now, first come first served?

It is a presumption. Honestly no one fully gets the logic, especially now that appointment bookings are no longer reset.

In recent past, generally speaking, I think first come first served held true, provided you didn't choose a very early start date. This is based on my own observation.

But now, I'm not sure anymore. There are people who booked early, chose faraway start dates and still didn't get AD. It is a mystery.

nameundisclosed:
Please I need help understanding something. What's the link between booking in April at midnight and the resetting of the system?

In the past (I don't think they do that anymore), all appointment bookings were reset at the end of March and September. So if you didn't get an AD by the end those months you'd have to re-book.

So people tried to book new appointments by midnight of Apr 1st or Oct 1st, based on they presumption that ADs are given on a first come, first served basis.

Miguelflacko:
Good evening all, i got my AD a few days back, i bless God for that. On the checklist i saw up "Upto date Admission letter" the question is, the admission letter i got in 2020 is it still valid? Or should i request for another from the school?.

And another major thing that has been bothering me is that i deferred my admission some months back after giving up hope on AD two semesters online and inability to write exams and the online classes where becoming too tiring. My request was granted and I was given until winter semesters 2022 to resume to avoid losing my admission cause i told them about the visa issues and how i could no longer cope with the online lectures. My main question is will this affect my visa interview or process? I already wrote to the school but due to the festivities i have to wait until
January 3rd to get a response. Please any info will help

Congrats!

You need to prove that your admission is still valid. That is what "up to date admission letter" means. So either you provide an admission letter that is valid for the incoming semester or proof of enrolment for the current semester.

In your case you 'paused' your studies. Just get an official proof from your school that you can resume in the next summer semester or winter. But take note that if you're resuming in winter 2022 your visa will likely not be issued until it is close to that time.

In any case, the important thing is to go for your interview and go with an official proof of your student status.

Cheers.

TJ10:
Is it normal to wait for over 4 weeks for Visum after AM? What could be the issue?

Mmm... What date did you write as your intended travel date?

klonboi:
I just needed someone who will take naira here in Nigeria and fund a block account over there in Germany

Why don't you try form A? It is way cheaper.

Anyway, if you insist on paying black market rates for Euros, I know someone who could assist.

PLS NOTE that I do not know this person personally, nor have I met him before. We have only spoken on phone. Someone here gave me his contact when I needed to pay semester fee (~300 eur). He also helped to pay accommodation fee(~900 Eur). There were no issues at all.

You should also be aware that you'll likely be required to transfer the Naira value before your block account is credited with the Euro.

If you're willing to take the risk with 10k Eur, you may send me a PM.

TJ10:
I've submitted the requested documents in AM for over 10 days now, I haven't gotten my documents back. Do I reach out to DHL or the embassy.

My DHL tracking code beside the way bill is giving "tracking error"

Tracking error? From the day you bought the prepaid envelope your tracking number should return information when you track online.

I suggest you contact DHL first. You shouldn't see tracking error.

dex711:
Please can you explain the next steps you took after receiving your AM? The courier part isn't clear to me.

Using the tracking code given to you when you purchase the prepaid courier envelope, you can track your parcel on the courier company's website to know when they have picked it up from the embassy.

In my case DHL picked it up on Friday and estimated delivery date was Monday. I called them and told them I'll come pick it up instead.

If you are in Lagos and you're not in a hurry, you can just wait for them to deliver it. Picking it up was a bit of hassle. They gave me an incorrect pickup location at first.

nameundisclosed:
Thanks, what happens when that is received?

It means your visa has been aproved

To God be the be the glory. I have received my visa.

It's been a very long walk. I actually got an AD in December 2020 but due to an unfortunate turn of events, I had to forfeit it. Anyway, God has His own plans and timing.

Booked on 1st April. Cat B

AD: 19.10.21.

Interview: 26.10.21 (Just a week to prepare and fund block account. It was a race against time but God came through.

AM: 22.11.21. (I submitted my travel date and insurance certificate on the same day)

Visa: 27.11.21 (I went to dhl to collect it, rather than wait for delivery)

My Interview Questions:
What do you know about Germany?
Economy of Germany?
Geography of Germany? Etc.
Why did you choose to study in Germany?
Why your chosen programme?
Do you speak German?
Final year project?
Plans after studies?

Then I was given some multiple choice questions to solve.


Thank you to all the people who supported me with information when I reached out. I couldn't possibly name you all.

I wish everyone the best.

Johnnyark:
Please, which travel insurance is the best to use for visa purpose?

You can get your German health insurance from here and use that.

Otherwise, you may try axa Mansard. It is quite popular with people on this thread.

Johnnyark:
Have you got your visa yet?

Not yet

nameundisclosed:
A fellow Nigerian who is currently studying there let me understand that it's risky to book an appointment before getting admission. What if you get the appointment before the admission? The embassy won't listen to the excuse you have to offer. And what if you don't get it at all? If you keep on booking and cancelling, it could cause traffic, plus you could make the embassy perceive unseriousness on your part. That's just my two cents, the choice is still up to you.

When did this friend of yours move to Germany? And are they aware of the recent happenings as regards AD for Nigerian cat B applicants?

I would suggest you read the last 50 pages of this thread (if you can) to get an idea of what's going. It will help put things in perspective

Johnnyark:
Congratulations brother. Go and succeed in Germany

Thank you bro.

Any idea how long it takes get my stamped passport after submitting requested docs.

nameundisclosed:
Excuse me, what did?

AM

richy16:
Nice..category B right?

Yes

richy16:
Congratulations, when did you go for your interview?

Oct 26

Johnnyark:
Expect a response any moment from now. When was your interview?

It came yesterday. Thanks.

Any student of Uni Trier here?

Johnnyark:
You will wait for almost a month to get a response from the embassy. Hope you submitted your blocked account details or sponsorship letter on the day of your interview?

It's been 4 weeks since I had my interview. In haven't heard anything.

MICng:
I think they are only replying to master students

I was at the embassy in late October and there was at least one Bsc applicant for visa interview.

Msc applicants are far more than BSc applicants. Maybe that's why ADs for Bsc seem to be scarce on this thread.

findxyz:
Hi everyone
Do I need to combine my transcript and certificate as one doc to upload at uniassisst portal? Or where will you recommend I upload transcript on the uniassist portal, I cannt find any?

Yes combine your transcripts with your degree certificate(s).