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mrphysics:
Great. Thanks for your input.

I will do as you suggested. My only problem would just be getting to the facility from France here. I can get a train from France here to Mol. But from Mol to the facility, I might use Uber.

What's the general language in Mol?
French or Dutch?

Uber seems like a good option, hopefully drivers will be available.

Mol is in the Antwerp province, so it is Dutch speaking. Most people in the Dutch communities speak English really well, and are also willing to speak English.

Bablozi20:
Greetings,

I am new here. I really appreciate everyone that have contributed to this thread so far.

Please I will like to get some clarity on document legalization.

1. Does the medical certificate require legalization at MOFA and/or the embassy since it will be sealed?

2. Can I get my school to send an official transcript directly to the embassy since I have only the student copy (my uni does not give official copy by hand)?

3. Do you know if one can get the police report ready even 2 months before visa application date? I learned that the police character report is valid for only three months.

I will be grateful if more light is shed on this. Thanks.

For your second question, your school can send the transcript directly to the embassy and they will legalize it. Just make sure you are communicating with the embassy

The other questions have been answered

mrphysics:
Thanks bro for this info. It's really helpful.
In fact, you gave me one important info before leaving France, which is to come along with Covid-19 test since I won't be allowed to board trains in Belgium without it even as a first timer.

I am usually an indoor person, I doubt there's a need for Bicycle. The buses, trams would do. [b]I am only wondering is there would be tram from my last train station to the SCK-CEN facility. [/b]I also know the tram system will be similar to that of France.
I just hate the stress of traveling. But I want to see Belgium too.

Again, thanks for your time

Hi

You should use Google maps to sort of plan and/or confirm your route. For that facility, you might require a bicycle or car to get there.

optimusprime2:
VLIR-OUS and Mastermind are not for Nigerians check well

Thanks for pointing it out.
VLIR-UOS removed Nigeria from their eligibility.
But Mastermind Scholarship is eligible for all countries. Just that some countries have priority.

thatthickgurl:
Any scholarships?

Sure. Erasmus, Mastermind and VLIR-UOS.
Check out these three

No, Belgium doesn't have a post study visa.

But you have different options if you want to stay like
-Applying for another Masters (I know several who have done this and have been in Belgium for 5+ years).
-You can apply for the Netherlands post study option (Link below)
https://ind.nl/en/work/working_in_the_Netherlands/Pages/Looking-for-a-job-after-study-promotion-or-research.aspx
-Getting a job etc.

Ge0grapher:
Hi, can you stay back after studies in Belgium??

You can use either one.

daryuxburg:
Hello guys, I want to apply for a study visa but I have a NECO instead of WAEC which was stated in the requirements page on the VFS website, please is it admissible? Thanks

You can use someone with a business. Just know that the documentation presented to the embassy will be different.

OldGuard:
Hello Gurus in the house
I made an application to KU Leuven already and I have gone through the whole thread from page 1 but I'm a bit confused about the Annex 32.
My sponsor is not a salary earner but a business Man, does that mean the embassy won't accept him?
Expecting an answer soon.

evergreen9:
Hi can I reach you through pm? please reply, thanks

Yeah go ahead

Joohan:
Secondly, to be considered for admission, what should be the minimum CGPA. I graduated with a 2.89

They don't really have a minimum CGPA, just apply and your application is assessed on an individual basis

amanze54:
My brothers, I have a burget of N6m for School fees and Block fund. I have been cracking my head to know if these will be enough

Tuition fees in Belgium vary between schools and courses. The average range is €4000 ‐ 10000. You can also get scholarships OR get tuition fee discounts from the school/faculty.

As for the blocked account, this also depends on your school. Because different schools have various amounts they expect you to block, ranging from €700 -1000 per month for 12 months.

So the 6M should be able to cover you if you get schools that are a bit cheaper. Also keep an eye on the naira/euro exchange rate so you can be better prepared.

sLEEkudi:
Thanks a lot.

I just sent you a pm

I tried to reply to your PM, it gave me an email failure notice.

I've sent you a PM now

sLEEkudi:
Hello,
Please, can someone forward me the checklist for documents that need to legalized for someone making use of a blocked account?

I got admission into the BBM program at Odisee university college, is there any other person that has gotten admission here?

I’m very overwhelmed with the whole process. Please if there’s a whatsapp group i can be added to, it will be very much appreciated.

Thanks

Hi
There is Belgium study visa checklist. You can find it on VFS website, or you send me a message I'll give you a copy. Make sure you get everything on the checklist and you will be set to apply for a study visa.

Read back to the last 2 or 3 pages, you will find a lot of information about legalization and other things.

Good luck

Sonta:
What about you

Cool. I'm going for Msc Biomedical Sciences

Sonta:
Anybody going to University of Antwerp?

I am. What course are you going for? And are you going for MSC?

Has anyone here submitted their Visa application at VFS?

victorsol:
Am back here.
Processing of visa takes between 15 working days to 3 months.
But I just hope it will take 10 working days this time

Welcome back!

Let's keep the thread alive for others to learn

VFS is opening on Monday!!

https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/newsroom/news/2020/non_essential_travel_outside_eu_no_major_changes_before_7_july

This is good news for students. Hopefully VFS opens soon

bj000:
any update on belgium visa application

https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/newsroom/news/2020/belgium_makes_cautious_start_towards_reopening_eu_external_borders

That is the latest information on their website

@fikki1

Please can I contact you via email?

Please for visa processing, has anyone authenticated and legalized their WAEC certificate?


I know birth certificate is not on the visa checklist, but has anyone authenticated and legalized theirs?

I have some questions about the process

konja44:
If he is working. Pay slips of the last 3 months.

Alright thanks

Hi @konja44

Please what other documents do I need from my sponsor that will be submitted for my visa application apart from Annex 32 and Sponsor's ID (International passport)?

konja44:
I don't think that is possible and I have never heard of that. But you can give it a trial.

Alright
Thanks

Hi @fikki1 and konja44

Please is it possible to use more than one sponsor for the student visa application?

Like can their combined incomes be presented so that the embassy approves the Annex 32?

myright:
Is it easy to secure a job while studying in Belgium? What is the pay like? hourly? and what is the average wage?

I really can't comment on how easy it is to get a job there. But I believe it depends on where you are (big cities or student cities will be easier than smaller cities) and of course speaking the language. Also other people have gone there and have gotten jobs, easy or not you should be able to get a job as well.

Student jobs average about €9-15 per hour (It can be more). It is also important to note that students are allowed to work only 20hours per week during the school session but can work full days during summer holidays

Gurus in the house please correct me if I'm wrong
cc @fikki1 @konja44

Yes you can work while studying

uche06:
How is life in Belgium,can one work and study and get Or after studies.

Jubrilx3:
Hello. Do one need to fund block account for
student . or my sponsor will show proof of fund. Asking for a friend

To study in Belgium you can show financial sufficiency in three ways

1. A document certifying that the student has been granted a scholarship, sufficient to cover the above-mentioned expenses

2. A commitment that charge has been taken from a Belgian or foreign guarantor (Annex 32)

3. For students without one of the above mentioned documents, the University you are admitted into can provide a certificate of sufficient means of subsistence. You will need to transfer a specified amount to the account of the University, where the funds will be blocked on a personal account. During the period for which you require a proof of sufficient means of subsistence, these funds will be released in monthly payments to your Belgian bank account

Please read the thread, there is a wealth of information here

evergreen9:
Hey house, I need some advise, what would be the best option for someone in their early 30's to travel to Belgium? I don't want to use agents as most of them are fraudsters, I can fund my trip and I have sufficient amount to show as proof of fund (if required), I know some people go as students but I can hardly speak French. I have an admission to study in a German uni for a while now (Blocked Account also funded) but lately things have proven terrible with the German embassy and their relationship with Nigeria / Nigerians, apparently there are no more interviews dates being given to Nigerians, so I am looking for other options now. My plan is to either travel and study in Belgium or travel to Belgium and then move to Germany from there. I need some advise house! all options would be welcome at this point. Thanks

Hi
I think the best I can say is good luck and I hope you are able to make a decision.
But if you have any specific questions about study in Belgium, I'll be happy to help if I can