kaypopps:
join me thanks God oo. exactly 8weeks after interview i received the long awaited email around 2:36pm to come and pick up my visa.
thank you all for ur support. so so happy

Congrat!

kciano:
Somebody shout happy new month in God's name .....I got visa email by 2pm today while I was in my office ..I was scared to open the mail, I had to go outside to download the pdf file...as I opened it ...***** that was the right mail everyone else got******I was so happy eeeeeh...one small boy approached me immediately and told me dat he was hungry ...I said whaaaaat .....with the happiness i had to use my last money to buy him food nearby ....
mein bruders help me thankGod ...He is awesome.
I laminated all my certificates...twinkle and Eke consoled me yest not to bother about it ....thanks my people..
please people that r scared of laminating their certificates..dnt be scared anymore ..God would do it for U...
thanks to Eke, Kelvin ..twinkle ..almatrendy and my new goethe pals..

Happy new month indeed. Congratulation.

Please don't encourage anyone to laminate their certificate or documents.. This is an outdated method to save your important documents.

You now have simple A4 nylon file. All you need to do na to drop am inside to protect from water or getting stained.

By the way if German embassy accept am no means say other will... Usually it is difficult to authenticate a laminated doc.

Congrat again

twinkle1:


LoooooooL IGI one timer naa..

A padi of mine had his visa approved on the 24th of August in the evening around 6 or so.. Last week Monday oo.. I gave him the address of igi on the island.. My padi sharply went to igi the following day very early in the morning.. Went to the embassy immediately that morning and collected his visa in the afternoon..
Omo u go fear naaa.. That speed was gangsta

@Imuhopeful and twinkle.

Thanks. How the flight ticket hussle. Ticket prices are going up except air marocc

My Oga's in the house

I need a 3 month insurance to pick up my student visa.

Any idea which to opt for

AIICO OR IGI?

Anyone done recently and how much?

Thanks

justwise:


The whole idea of starting this thread and many in this section is to help people FREE and not to charge them especially the same people who helped you without asking for a penny.

You need to be morally dead to bite the hand that feeds you. What do you think that will happen if everyone here charges you for every little info?

I agree with you but every forum almost every are like this. Sometimes you ignore if he is not against any TOS.

You don wash his yash out so people would be careful dealing with him.

Again if he had more than one ID which you are sure of. It maybe ok to take down one.

But I really don't see any reason to do this. Make una just ignore am. I will tell you it's nice to help people but some people need more than a help. Them go still pm you for topics already discussed and concluded here.

On his profile there is room to advertise or add links or say whatever. Even signature has that possibility.

I also think we are advertising him by talking too much about futuwiser.. please back to our German visa business

First justwise I don't see why you should ban him if he is not going against the rules of posting on this forum.

On the issue of ad he should not be forced to do so. This is a public forum and everyone contribute to it. If he decides to help those guys here who could not even do it theirselves after all the info here for a fee I don't blame him. Once they were not cheated or complain I don't see reason why una they para.

AZUH:
please house help me out , from paris to germany by train . how much will it cost ?

Where you going to in Germany. ? Or you just want to entre Germany irrespective of the city. Please note that your passport or ID would likely be checked

There is a possibility of a night train or ICE. It would be expensive or very long. There are other better option

http://www.mitfahrgelegenheit.de/ for car pooling
https://www.eurolines.de/de/startseite/ For bus

You should get connection to Frankfurt from Paris with ease

XpensiveT:
@Obiwannn, @Hollaytan, @Dehonorable, @Scofield03, @Iyke20024 ....Congratulations to you all.

Thanks Man. How your side?

Princesam400:


Are u asking him to book anoda appointment? his original documents are with dem but his passport was given back to him...he said his school is resuming Oct. 3

He is probably not telling everything that happened. So they held on to his original n did not give him a receipt for visa fee. His passport was stamped I guess.

The vo might already concluded interview with him. I fear it's not well

Sorry don't know what he can do now but to wait.

Princesam400:


his interview wasn't completed according to the story he told me
he wasn't given any slip and he's yet to fund his account

PLS HE REALLY NEEDS ADVICE ASAP

Then you were not refused. If you don't get the slip your application was simply not accepted.

So. Try to book another appointment immediately. when is your enrollment date?.

If you don't get enough time or an appointment that is suitable ask your university for enrollment extension if possible.

If not possible. See if you can extend admission to summer 2016 or winter

Princesam400:

It was when I was trying to explain to her that I had service in between 2010 and 2012 and I graduated in 2010 and when I started working
She got upset and asked me to go home..

pls what should he do?

So you or your friends interview was not completed or was it?

We're you given any slip. ? Did you already funded?

yusufftaiwo:


HAHAHA No cheating or shortcut in deutschland o... LOL...THAT'S WAT DEY CALL CAUGHT IN THE ACT...He'll get his rejection quicker than imagined... Congrats to him in advance... WELCOME TO DEUTSCHLAND

I dont think so.. It will not affect your application. Just write an email to them for explanation. Have you been asked to fund your account after the interview?

If you do well in the interview it will not count. Important is you were not cheating.. You simply prepared and had it with you.

Only if you read from the book or note when you were been interviewed

I was in similar situation but still got usual notification.. but i no jack from the book for there.. (Maybe my case different because i don travel to Germany 2 to 3 times before)

Congrat to @ hollaytan @ obiwannn @ Dehonourable and every other #TeamWinter2015 that has gotten their visa notification.

For all those waiting.. You will come here to testify.

To add to the rolling Goodnews.

Yesterday while I was in the toilet, I got an attachment to come with my 3 month insurance and intl passport..

What a sign of relief after waiting for 9 weeks. I did my interview 25th of June. and that same day I was asked to fund my block account.
The next day, I was asked some series of questions from the VO... Apparently some questions about my masters I started but did not finish that was in their record (Since I had previously gone to Germany for a DAAD practical training during my masters)

Long story short..I replied and they decided to forward my application to Auslander in Paderborn

After three weeks I funded my block account.. In the next 3 weeks was waiting time and I was waiting, waiting waiting..

Until I got an email from embassy again.. but this time not the news or notification I expected.

I was assked some series of question from auslander in Paderborn.. which I posted here...This time na #Godwin..and hope

I got some nice feedback from our family here in Nairaland and responded to their question.

Also want to thank does that responded.. and everyone here who try to add something and make suggestion by posting.

3 weeks later making it 9 weeks.. Bang..Bang.. I got the notification I was expecting (I actually asked my german friend in Nigeria to call the auslander in Paderborn..and 48 hours later this confirmation)

Thanks to everyone here.. I can not mention all the names. Most especially Thank Jehovah

To add to it. I was thinking of getting a German insurance fro three months. Some can be done for three months online and covers the required part for issuing the visa and staying in Germany.

So why do a Nigeria insurance to pick up your visa for almost similar price or even more expensive and later the compulsory you must do to enroll and extend your visa. (Fast tracking 3 months forward)

I think the German embassy dont care which company you use ones the requirements is reached.

So German insurance can be added to your one year insurance or you can start your other insurance after the expiration of the one you did online.

Anyone see some sense in this.

Adexhat:


I will advice you repeat what you said during the interview with respect to these question, but now in a more detail or explicit way. Like you have it in question 1. 'SPECIFIC' you will need to probably highlight how you intend to go about the funding e.g. deposit d reqd amount for a year, if you're working let them know you've got savings to do that. If not let them know your family will transfer subsequent needs to you after your first.

For the second question, let them know it's necessary for quick integration into the system. No crime in that.

Last one, i think the question still borders on why you wanna do d program, so elaborate it this time around. Dig deeper into what you intend to gain from d program as well as how you it will help your country (if you mentioned coming back in interview). Google current trend in your area of study to back it up.

I think you shouldn't have a 'P' with that.

Meanwhile it's good to be back here. 'Oracle Eke' and others well done.

Alles gute, preparing for my interview!

@daimlerbenz @Adexhat

Thanks guys. See me wey don travel before no ones no be twice they on hot seat. Na wa

Maybe they are confused i am doing a one year language course before studies.. while its not.

Also number three i think its my motivation they need.. Cracking my brain..

I funded my block account already so I think the question did throw me off balance. Dont know there motives

I will tell them for the support or funding account I have a savings and also some other stuff but also if i got a problem my family will help me out.

Na God now ohh.

iyke20024:
Guys I seriously need some advice.

A friend of mine in paderborn told me how problematic paderborn ausländerborhorde is but don't believe I would have some problem.

I got some more questions from Nigeria embassy from the aliens office.

I need to know the motives and some tips on what to say. Though some questions here is personal and I know what to say. But seriously need your input.

I think I answered all this question during interview. But this one's coming straight from aliens office. Some question I think is unnecessary


with regards to your visa application, please be informed that the Aliens Authority of your future place of residence would like you to answer some additional questions:



1. During the interview, you stated that you are going to finance the stay in Germany on your own. Please specify how you will come up for the requested financial means.

2. Why would you like to deepen your German language first and then study in English language?

3. What advantages are you going to take for your personal future by studying in Germany?

Regards

@eke40seven @futurewise11: @dolpaz

guys any idea.. I am sending it asap before noon

Guys I seriously need some advice.

A friend of mine in paderborn told me how problematic paderborn ausländerborhorde is but don't believe I would have some problem.

I got some more questions from Nigeria embassy from the aliens office.

I need to know the motives and some tips on what to say. Though some questions here is personal and I know what to say. But seriously need your input.

I think I answered all this question during interview. But this one's coming straight from aliens office. Some question I think is unnecessary


with regards to your visa application, please be informed that the Aliens Authority of your future place of residence would like you to answer some additional questions:



1. During the interview, you stated that you are going to finance the stay in Germany on your own. Please specify how you will come up for the requested financial means.

2. Why would you like to deepen your German language first and then study in English language?

3. What advantages are you going to take for your personal future by studying in Germany?

Regards

futurewise11:


Yes because it has a valid means of identification and your dorm account can be debited for any transaction.

Why use a dorm account. Even if a dorm account can only be funded in foreign currency. It means they will debit your dorm. It forfeit the whole form A thing or idea. However with new cbn policy you can not credit your dorm. only through foreign transfer.

Since you have a dorm with gtb, you should have a current account tied to it. Ask for that. Don't use the dorm even if you already get EUR there.

Me I get dorm account and EUR there. But I sold the EUR for black market (transaction was even done at the bank) and buy through form A . This way I saved over 150k

scofield03:


please, did you use a savings or current acct? I heard from one of their branches that they can only do form A transaction via current account.

You can use a saving or current account. The important thing is you tell them which one to debit.

If your bank insist you get a current account it will be that they want you to run a current account..Its not in CBN policy

Try other branch you might be surprise that savings account will work for it

number13:


3. TUM is clearly the best university in Germany in the field of Engineering. A friend that I applied to TUM with was rejected even though he also had a First Class. Getting admitted to TUM with your grade might be extremely difficult.

Not bad. You can get TUM. Focus more on your motivation letter. They also prefer related working experience abroad. As far as your cgpa meets their requirements. It would not be the only reason why you were not accepted. Especially if the course is not restricted for admission.
If they can turn down first class tells you its not just an issue of your cgpa.

Remember they also do interview

To be safe apply to more university. Have a mix. Top university. Middle and so on. Maybe two from each categories.

Regards

zeeblamj:

I actually don't need a ticket. I like my airlines just fine. Somebody had talked abt prices and I was suprised at how cheap it was. With these flights u are talking abt u have to make at least one or two stops, which I am unwilling to make. I prefer to spend my money and be safe and comfortable.

Hi.

Thanks . Was not referring to you.

Anyway for you it might be safer with Lufthansa for some not. If you got the money don't mean others cou of afford it.

There are many options, 4 or 5 star airlines, but as you said only problem is transit. Usually one stop.

Lufthansa is more expensive because it's direct flight. Usually yo Frankfurt. If your destination is Berlin koln dresden, etc even with Lufthansa there would be stop in Frankfurt.

I don't see any problems with transit or one stop if you are not in a hurry or a business travelers. We be student and need this funds. Why paying 500 or 1000 dollars extra for that short convenience.

Some nice ones also with stops and it's save and way cheaper. 2-5 hours stops not a bad idea If you could save more. It doesn't make it unsafe.

Klm Turkish airways. Ethihad. qater airways. Air France. Just to mention a few

That's my take

zeeblamj:

What I meant is that KLM is cheaper than Lufthansa by like 800 euros. My return ticket to Germany with KLM is for 1563 euros. I flew back to Naija with Lufthansa for like 2100 euros. It depends on when u book ur flight though. Some people are luckier
Lol 800 euros for a return ticket? Impossible! But I don't know oo. I use Lufthansa or KLM and they are quite expensive but very comfortable. Please ask the other guys maybe they know cheaper airlines. I can't help u in this case

@uchezedon

To book a cheap flight.

Go to skyscannerdotcom

Make a search for your destination.

Also compare with tripadvisordotcom

You can even create price alert..

With this two option you can narrow your search down to the cheapest. You don't have to book or get the ticket with them.

Next go to the individual airline to check the prices.

I book my flight anytime i travel and its always less than 1000 dollars. You should get a one way ticket for around 450 - 500$

If you need help just let me know your desired date of departure and I can help you. All you need to do is send me your information or where to send the ticket and you pay yourself.

but you should be able to do it yourself

All the best

zeeblamj:

I was never in Paderborn but I checked online for u.Ausländerangelegenheiten Kreis Paderborn
Adresse: Am Abdinghof 11
Ort: 33102 Paderborn
Telefonnummer: 05251 - 88 - 0
Fax: 05251 - 308 444
Email: info@kreis-paderborn.de
I hope it helps. Good luck

Thanks..

zeeblamj:

https://www.ortsdienst.de/Bayern/Schweinfurt/Auslaenderbehoerde/Auslaenderamt-inst107583/
That's a link with the address and numbers of ur Behörde!
The number is... +49972151934
Email...auslaenderamt@schweinfurt.de
Link direct to the office is: http://www.auslaenderaemter.de/info/info_auslaenderamt_in_schweinfurt.php

Can you also help me for Paderborn. Its already about 3 weeks I funded and I did my interview 6 weeks ago.

Though I will wait till 12 more days..before sending them an email or asking someone to call on my behalf in Germany

zeeblamj:

They must have sent u an email on ur appointment day stating that u can only pick up ur visa when u have the money on ur blocked account. As soon as u have that, mail the balance or go and submit it to them. U should get ur visa in a few days if all is in order

The embassy don't forward your documents to the respective foreign office without you funding your block account. So i dont know where you get this information.

Block account is one of the requirement

My interview was on the 25th June. I funded 3 weeks later and the embassy said they will forward to foreign authority after i funded.

Thats my opinion.. If I am wrong, please do correct me

scofield03:
#Team bremen seems to be much this winter... I will be paying the semester fee next week alongside block account. I am begining to get worried oo, i didnt get a reminder from the embassy the very day of the interview till date (3 wks nw) and i have been waiting for this reminder to attach with documents to process db payment using form A. do i need to worry?.. Has anyone observed that the visa processing is becoming unusually prolonged compared to last year and those that applied very early? i may be wrong though.

Bros e get as e bi oh.

Anyone also in similar situation especially the new guys that just interviewed. @twinkle etc

You should fund your account.. if you can without the mail or confirmation from embassy.

Mine two weeks after funding. Sti'll waiting for final confirmation from foreign office.

how fast also depends on the respective foreign office

kingsleymike:
Regarding block account funding. I visited just two banks (GTBank, Fidelity Bank) in my area Festac Town. After I explained what I came for, I discovered that some of these bankers to a large extent lack knowledge of the task they have been saddled with. As for GTBank- the lady I was directed to made some calls and told me sorry that they have stopped Form A transactions. When i insisted and mentioned thier HQ, she said i should try their HQ that they might be an exception. As for Fidelity, I got in there, went to the Funds Transfer section and made my inquiries but I was surprised the lady said to me, I must have a corporate acct b4 I can talk about Form A transactions. So I got out and sent a mail to their headquarters and this is their reply below-

Dear Mr. Kingsley,

Thank you for your mail.

Regarding your enquiry, please note that we do not send out soft copy for form A. You will have to visit the branch with the following requirements:

FOR PAYMENT OF SCHOOL FEES

1. Current School Bill (the validity should be within the existing school calendar year and also under school logo)
2. School admission letter (for authenticity, it must be under school’s letterhead, or school logo, if sent via e-mail)
3. Copy of Applicant’s (account holder) International passport bio date page or certificate of incorporation/business registration for corporate bodies.
4. Customer’s Letter of Authority to debit for the transaction (properly verified by the branch)
5. Completed Form A with the school’s name indicated as the beneficiary.
6. For post-graduate degree, copy of First Degree Certificate (not Statement of Result)
Note that school fees will be paid directly into the school’s account.

FOR PAYMENT FOR STUDENT’S UPKEEP OR LIVING ALLOWANCE

1. Estimates of the Student’s Living Allowance on the school’s letter-head for authenticity
2. School admission letter (for authenticity, it must be under school’s letterhead, or school logo, if sent via e-mail)
3. Copy of Applicant’s (account holder) International passport bio date page or certificate of incorporation/business registration for corporate bodies.
4. Customer’s letter of authority to debit account for the transaction (properly verified at the branch)
5. Completed Form A with the student named as the beneficiary.
6. For post-graduate degree, copy of First Degree Certificate (not Statement of Result)
Currently, the only option for form A payments is interbank funds which can be accessed any day. The rate is as advised by Treasury Group.

Thank you for choosing Fidelity Bank.


.....so the bottom-line is that it is 100% possible using the Form A for funding the students acct. Again, seems one must be an acct holder. What I don't know now is what type of account needed ( savings or current).

Fidelity information above for BLOCK Account

On your letter make sure you explain why you pay 7200 Euros instead of the usual

swtxt:

They also said that I should get a signed admission letter even though they saw that on the last paragraph, they wrote "this letter is valid without a signature blah blah blah" and even though i have abundance of admission letters I don't think i should use a different one from the one I started processing with.

admission letter you use does not matter. Important is you transfer the money.

dolpaz:


Oga,

Stop confusing people here nah. I vividly remember Obiwann bashing you for this.

I was at Stanbic bank, Allen Junction with Kennyoguns to make the transfer. we were asked to use the Dorm option cos form A is meant for school blah blah blah.

Days after, he enquired from union bank head office and he was asked to do the following

1) open an account with them
2) Transfer the money
3) Bring supporting documents

And 72 hours Later, his account was debited and his db was credited.

That being said, I realized I have a very close cousin of mine who's presently working at Stanbic IBTC head office. I approached him in the office and he told me he's even the one in charge of sending the cash. He even Joked at me of "running to germany" lolz

Anyway, after series of discussion, he showed me over 6 transactions which he has carried out and I also verified it myself.

But unfortunately, he said he could not help me because my admission letter was not signed, hence he cant do anything. he can only process the money if the account holder has an account with them, has a "Signed" admission letter, and other supporting documents.

I begged and begged but he said no, because that's the bank policy. Unless, I have gotten another job for him.

To cut the long story short Mr twinkle. stop mis-leading people. not everyone can afford the extra 200,000 by using Dorm account.

If it doesn't work for you, It may work for others, At least over 5 people have used this method here and it worked.

CBN has nothing to do with the case here. The bank will need to Buy Forex from the Apex bank and initiate the transfer.

My advice for swtxt is to open a stanbic account, transfer the fund to her account and initiate the transaction with other documents.


Others may contribute, but as for me, I rest my case here.

Gemeinsam Sind Wir Stark

Just to add a little extra point.

Fidelity is still processing the Form A thing. Some here posted their requirements after contacting them. Other banks also.

The point.

You need to be able to explain in details in your cover letter and attached as many prove as possible.

Take for example: I attached my Admission letter, Email from German Embassy requesting to funds, German Embassy Required documents, if possible information from your university website talking about the block account.

In addition, a cover letter suffix with reference to the attached documents. I even marked the cost and block account information.

In my case, my admission letter stated the necessary cost for the block account. I marked this also.

If you simply can not provide this documents then use Dorm.

Like the guy said above.. it worth trying (200k no be change.. but if you get am no wahala)

The truth is this is German study visa process.. CBN should not be bias. Some one should get in touch with CBN..about this

I no fit fight sha..

If you have time try.. guys

Start early

crowns2:
From number 9, [x] I ticked I intend to stay no longer than than 12 months.... I hope no problems with that?

It should not be a problem. If you don't understand any questions next time ignore. Or put N/A. If it's that necessary they will ask or inform you at the embassy. In my case I ignored it