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Visa Alert!

• 22nd February 2022: Application for the interview/application appointment
• 10th March 2023: Appointment Email Confirmation for April
• 6th April 2023: Interview Date/ Visa application submission.
- Submission of required documents including A1 language certificate
• 14th June 2023: Visitation of document verification officer
• 9th November 2023: Document verification notification
• 7th December: The immigration authority (Die Ausländerbehörde) requested for 2 documents.
- Copy of passport data page / ID (Ausweis)
- Informal signed declaration to start a family with the applicant, my wife.
• 5th January 2024: Embassy requests for passport and travel insurance submission via email.
• 11th January 2024: Submits passport and travel insurance to embassy.
• 15th January 2024: Passport with visa received via courier service.

Here are my tips for those currently at the brink of applying:

1. For spouses living in Germany, you can expedite the process by applying for "Nachbeurkundung" at your local Standesamt and submitting the required documents for verification. They have the capacity to kick-start the verification in parallel. This can be done while your spouse in Nigeria awaits the appointment date for the visa application submission.

2. The timing of attending the A1 German language course at Goethe Institute is crucial. It's advisable to aim for complet-ing the A1 certificate a few weeks after you submit your visa application at the embassy.

Good luck to you all!

I really don't understand the essence of the NFF at this point. I think the Super Eagles are just a waste of resources. They should just dissolve the squad and let only the Falcons represent us on the international stage. The Super Eagles are never going to win anything. Let the boys just focus on playing for their respective clubs and having multiple baby mamas all around the world as they typically do.

DustnSheaButter:
Thank you for your response. I really appreciate. I think number 4 is mail cause all these delays. Please do you know if the spouse of a DAAD Scholar needs verification?

The only prerequisite that I am aware of to having the document verification process skipped, is if your spouse is in possession of the EU blue card. You might want to ask your spouse he/she is in possession of a blue card.

Requirements to attaining the EU blue card in Germany:
Applicants must furnish proof that they have a university degree and have been offered a job that would provide gross annual earnings for at least 56.400 euros.

DustnSheaButter:
Thank you for your response. I have read how this delayed people for several months. Please Is there anything my spouse or/ and I (I am the principal) can do to avoid unnecessary delay as a result of this?

Here are some tips to significantly reduce the processing time for your visa application:

1. Learn to patiently read and assimilate lengthy texts.
2. Carefully compile and cross-check all the required documents on the checklist that pertains to your application. Remember, no document
is insignificant!
3. The timing of obtaining the A1 certificate could be crucial. You may want to acquire it as late as possible, yet early enough to avoid any
timing issues.
4. Here's a relatively unknown tip: You can initiate the document verification process independently. You can kick-start it while waiting for
your appointment, which currently has a 13-month wait time. This ample waiting period should allow you to have your documents verified
beforehand.

I hope these tips are helpful!

FrauPosh:
Please is there any February applicant in the house? If yes have you been visited/verified by your lawyer? What about March?

My wife had her interview sometime in April and the lawyer already completed the visitation round in June. We're currently waiting for the confirmation of the verification completion. Hopefully soon

Iblessed09:
Thank you for your response.
I might need to try other route of getting to Germany.

Good luck!

Iblessed09:
Good day,
my wife holds a German passport and has a good job in Germany. is there anything she can do to speed up the process from her end if I book an appointment?
Thanks

I don't think it matters that much. I also have a German passport and work as a SW engineer for an automotive OEM, but yet the embassy are not making the process for my wife any faster due to that regard. The earlier you apply for the appointment date, the earlier you receive an appointment which for now is 1 year waiting time. The best you could do for yourself is go through the checklist and compile all the required documents before hand.

You most likely would have it a lot faster if your spouse had a blue card (is a special residence title for foreign academics who wish to take up qualified employment in Germany) as this would have the embassy skip the document verification process.

gudbadgal:
Kindly help me with a tip on exact time I can book for Schengen visa Germany. I have been trying for the past 3 weeks and am running out of time. Kindly help.

Try midnight

klodgirl:
Alhamdulilah Visa Received today

Here is the Timeline of our event:

Appointment booked: 21 November 2021

Mail to come for Appointment: 9 Dec 2022

Appointment date: 5 January 2023


Paid for Verification fee

Contacted by Auslanderburo to submit documents: 15 February 2023. Documents submitted 28 February 2023

Contacted by Embassy to submit Passport & TI: 13 April 2023 and a refund of verification fee

Passport and Travel insurance submitted to Embassy: 17 April 2023 and refund received

Passport with visa and documents received: 19 April 2023.

Timeline 3 months +2weeks

Hello @klodgirl
Could you list the exact documents the Ausländerbüro asked of you on the 15th of Feb?

You verification process seemed quick, did you start the verification process before your appointment date?

Wilsonaire:
Good day everyone, I am new here. Please I need to enquire on how to go about a remonstration as regards my Family reunion application that was rejected. Also note that my application was rejected because we got
married after my spouse had travelled out to Germany for studies. Although, my spouse is still a student at Germany. I would be grateful to be properly guided on how to achieve a better outcome in my remonstration.
Thanks

I don't think your application got rejected because you married after your spouse travelled out to Germany for studies. Asides the checklist you are expected to fulfill for the family reunification, your spouse is also expected to fulfill requirements on his part.

For the family reunification visa: Requirements (Applicant)

- Application for family reunification
- valid passport
- current passport photo
- identity card copy of the spouse
- marriage certificate or proof of same-sex partnership
- Proof of German language skills (A1)

For the family reunification visa: Requirements (Spouse in German)
- Identity card, passport or foreign home passport
- Employer's certificate
- Proof of income to ensure subsistence
- Self-employed persons and freelancers:
- Business registration or written description of the activity (if self-employed)
* Certificate from the tax office (information in tax matters)
* Current tax assessment from the tax office
* Certificate of the tax advisor about the average monthly net income
- Health insurance certificate
- Certificate of living space and rental contract or purchase contract with indication of the square meter number
- Proof of existing health insurance as of entry for the subsequent immigration
- Certificate of residence (available at the Residents' Registration Office)

The above requirements also have to be fulfilled on the side of your spouse residing in Germany, most especially that of the income and living space. A minimum of 1,480€ after tax is expected as income for two persons (your spouse and yourself) and the living space where he resides has to be sufficient. The description to what "sufficient" is has been clearly described. Sufficient living space must be available for family reunification with a foreigner (§ 29 para. 1 no. 2 of the Residence Act - AufenthG). Further § 2 para. 4 AufenthG:

"The General Administrative Regulation on the Residence Act of 26.10.2009 speaks in No. 2.4.2 of 12 sqm and that ancillary rooms (kitchen, bathroom, WC) can also be used; a shortfall of this apartment size by about 10% is harmless. The term living space in the sense of the Living Space Ordinance also includes ancillary rooms such as kitchen, bathroom and WC."

It is crucial that your partner fulfills the above requirements before your application could be considered on the side of the respective foreigners' office in Germany. I suppose if your spouse is a student as you mentioned, he has no provable sufficient income.

Jenniferamams:
The info's here are really helpful. I'm kinda new here and please I need advice anyone that knows.

My husband is currently working in Germany, He applied for family reunion visa appointment on 27th December 2022 I got appointment date on 6th January 2023. Note: we have 2 kids below 4 years. So I'm applying for I and 2 of my kids.
I'm in the process of putting together my documents. My questions are,

1. what does the declaration of age of parent or Head of family look like? Will it be hand written by them or typed??

2. I don't have the A1 language certificate yet. I'm sitting for it on the 24th of January 2023 will this have any effect on my visa application??

Hello Jennifer,

my name is Martins and I live in Germany. Do you mind if I reached out to you via email as regards to Family reunion visa appointment or perhaps you could also send me an email ch_martins00@yahoo.de. I need an appointment for my wife who is currently in Nigeria. I would really appreciate if you could be of help. Thanks a lot in anticipation

How much is your last price?

No price?

Would you accept 700k??

I'll call you as soon as I arrive. I'll need you to arrange for delivery and installation.

How are you dong Anayo? I need an electrical projector screen with remote control and projector hook this week. Can you deliver such?

Hello my fellow Nairalanders,

I'll be very grateful if I could get the following on the 11th of this month:

1. Universal overhead projector hook
2. An electrical projection screen with remote control. (200cm x 150cm); Gain 1
3. A complete surround system.
4. And maybe one who could single handedly install all these professionally.

Please kindly leave your number or contact 08024196493 and ask after Martins on the 11th of this month.

Once again, I'll be very grateful if one could get me all these and provide installation service at an affordable rate.


Cheers

Martins. O

inspired_m:

Long time My Friend, How is Germany ?You've been off here for a while trust youre doing Well

Check your mail.

@Inspired: I'm great! I've been extremely busy recently. I see you've been managing things here on Nairaland well just as typical of you. I've replied your mail but I'm still waiting for your answer.

A Nissan Pathfinder won't be bad!

Hello Fhemmy,
I need a car or a SUV but I only have 1 million Naira. What can you offer me? Full option and the sound has to be good!

My email: ch_martins00@yahoo.de

I'll really appreciate if you sent the reply to my email.

Cheers
Martins.

MrCrackles:
Too expensive. . .
One can pick this up nowadays for around £2500 - £ 5000

U talk shit!! Absolutely shit!! Where in the heck can you get an Audi A6 '99 model for 2,500 Pounds - 5,000 Pounds?

1 Pound = 1,16 € Euro (FOREX 13 Aug 09) excluding commission!
5,000 Pounds = 5,804.60 €

So who in this world would release his Audi A6 '99 to you for that amount, bring it to you in Nigeria and sell it to you for who knows how much you're willing to buy? Try produce your own Audi A6 if this one is too old,
You definitely sound like one that can't afford a bike, let alone buying an Audi A6!

ask4double:
a 99 model car for 2mill naira? ahba bros hope its a typin error pls review ur price.

This one is obviously not a buyer!!

The price of the car is ok! If you're not willing to buy, click the next page!

panifid:
I am in need of a nissan almera,factory fitted a/c urgently.Anyone?

Hello,
I have a Nissan Almera '99 model with factor fitted A/c. If you're interested, send me an email ch_martins00@yahoo.de. I'll be leaving for Nigeria on Friday. The car will be cleared soon from the port. You can reach me on my sister's number 08024196493, but pls from 7pm on Friday.

I've been a customer to Oceanic bank since Januaury this year, after series of pressure from my mum. I opened my account at one of their branches at Yaba. My first impression was, "is this a bank"?

The workers were actually more than the customers and funny enough, there was still a very long queue. I was taken upstairs to talk to the manager and was also schocked when I got upstairs  . Damn! Workers everywhere, doing absolutely nothing! Just gossiping around,  

How much are u willing to give out? I could get u one here from Germany, before I leave for Naija.

I have a Toknbo Honda Bulldog. Its going 4 650k (give away price).

Please i am not interested in going through the stress of taking picture and uploading it. If you dont leave in lagos you may as well forget it, except you want to come over for inspection.

Hello Soji,

no insults intended, but ur Ad sounds really aggressive. Besides, the thread posted emphasized twice he needs a Toyota or Nissan.


@ those interested in the Nissan, please send an email to ch_martins00@yahoo.de.

amrerobert:
i am new on this page but i am impressed with what i have read so far so i feel confident in asking for information on getting a good car with factory fitted ac automatic or manual in very good condition toyota or nissan 95-98 models within the price range of 500-650k. i would appreciate any info on this.

Hi Poster!!!

I have a Nissan Almera '99 with factory fitted A/c, MP3/CD Player with Bluetooth for wireless telephony. The car is on its way to Naija. If u're interested, we could sort out the price. Just send an email to ch_martins00@yahoo.de.

This car is just too clean, its an offer u won't regret!

still available

Check this out https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-219669.0.html

Interestee?

jody:
God have mercy !!!!!!!!!!

georgecso:
@ Martins00

I saw Golf 3 or 4 at the background I guess. What are the features and pls tell me for how much it goes for the Golf 3 or 4. If it is Naija used just forget about it pls. I want Clean one.

If u're interested in Golf 3, here is one https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-223909.0.html

Sorry but the car is 800k last!

equlibrium:
cos its manual, no a.c, and manual. . .

Whats the problem with Manual transmission?

We rarely drive Automatic transmission here in Europe cos there is no fun in it. The VW Golf 3 was produced mostly with manual transmission and since I've been selling cars, I've never seen Golf 3 & 1.8L Engine with Automatic transmission. Its quite rare!

JosBoy4Lif:
I'm surprised no one has bought this car. This hatchback is a nice car for Nigeria

I've been getting offers for its sale but Nigerian preferably want the car for free.

ikeyman00:
hi bro martins

how much will emmm this cost in germany: dnt know if there is LHD one in europe(well germany) doe

honda accord 2000

body hatchback

engine 1.8 vtec

doors 5

trans manual

thanks bro!
low millege

Hello Iyke, send me an email ch_martins00@yahoo.de