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hillshark:
I want to buy 300 euro. I will pay in naira, write me if interested. Thanks

At how much per Eur do you want to buy?

Mimiomotoyosi:
Pls which insurance (health or traveling) is
required for the appointment?

Either... But the best is to go for a private health insurance if you are over 30 years old e.g. Mawista or Educare. If less than 30, a public health insurance will work e.g TK, AOK, DAK, BARMER

Mimiomotoyosi:
Pls guys what is the content of letter of motivation for the Visa application?

Similar to letter of motivation for your course BUT in this case, why do you want to study ABC in XYZ University IN DEUTSCHLAND (Germany)? Why not Finland, Turkey, Nigeria?

Focus your theme on:
Expected quality of education (examples of previous students if applicable)
Quality of the particular course in Germany based on the country's reputation in that field (Engineering, Medicine, Architecture, Social works etc)
Free tuition fees of course should be mentioned (against the backdrop of expensive tuition in comparable countries)
Programme and study structure (if internship is included, mention)
International environment and culture (language).
Feel free to mention foods, musics, festivals in your university city)
Finally, prospects upon graduating in ABC in Germany, employability in and outside Germany with focus on outside Germany and potential opportunities in the fastest growing African economy

deuoessch:
Provided the admission letter is structured to allow you apply for a student visa, you're good to go.

Also, I noticed your username is somewhat similar to mine. What are you up to?

True.

Usually conditional admission implies that you will be fully admitted IF AND ONLY IF you have fulfilled the condition.
For say, the condition is C1 German, and you're B1, the condition is not yet met but at the interview stage, you have completed B1 and enrolled or eligible for C1, it won't be a problem if your study is to resume in say 3 months time sufficient for the C1 completion under normal circumstances.

deuanon:
Me too, but I have a conditional admission which includes me completing the language course (I’m on B1) and doing the studienkolleg before I begin my studies proper. Would this make sense to the consulate?

When is your study beginning and your progress with the deutsch Kurs?

If you're making steady progress, then it's fine.

The embassy of Germany in different countries has made the clear that you should not send any enquiry to them asking about the status of your application after interview UNTIL it exceeds a specified window which they usually tell you after interview depending on your type of visa.
The so called tracking is fostered by official agents like VFS in certain countries excluding Nigeria and this is because they are approved agents but still cannot provide any status.

What is visa status after interview? Possibly:
1. Pending
2. Incomplete documents (which an applicant usually know on day of interview or couple of days after the interview by email)
3. Decision (which you usually receive as email about 5 weeks after interview depending on number of applicants, could be shorter or longer). This is also erroneously known as approval email, denied visa applicants also receive this same email.
4. Approved/denied (usually when you are asked for health insurance and possible travel dates).

I still argue that it is debatable and unlikely that there is an official way to track your status, everything is a function of time. The response is always, your application is receiving the necessary attention and you will be informed of decision by email and what follows next.

Who has successfully tracked his appointment date here?
Who has successfully tracked his application status after interview here?

Except for general response of "wait, be patient, we are working on it, refrain from enquiry on the status of your application... "?

Ignore

SOLARPOWER1:
Hello @MrAAA2 this is an insult to my personality on this thread. I only come here to assist people and many old folks here know me. If you lack knowledge you ask, if you had sent me a pm, I would have forwarded the tracking email to you.

I really don't care about your personality.

Yes, you could be helping, which is very encouraging to read but if whatever you want to share is not shareable in the forum publicly and this 'tracking' is not official, then, I feel I have a responsibility to advise persons here to be cautious.

Oremeter:
Good evening guys!

Pls, I want to apply to 2 universities via uni-assist but I noticed the documents I uploaded will be going to the schools simultaneously and this is bothering me in terms of my LOM. What should I do? Should I just upload my general documents to uni-assist and send the LOM separately to the schools or is there another way to do it?

Thank you.

Upload the 2 LOM to uniassist, they will sort it.
Rename the 2 LOM with uni and course name.
E.g 1. MscEnv_Unikoln 2. MscEng_UniFri.

ozonaija:
It’s really bad that they have to treat Nigerian students in this unfair manner. How can one wait a full year for an appointment to study

A class mate from Nepal waited for 16 months.

It's not just Nigeria

sparrowg:
I have appointment already by feb

Go to at least 3 banks and enquire how long it might take them. Sterling usually is fast. Or leave the current process to tarry.
But if it becomes urgent say in late January, you can post here and one can recommend.
Otherwise, calm down and hope NGN improves against EUR

sparrowg:
Okay pls do you know the procedure and how to get a good rate

That's the best rate I know for now.
Do you have an appointment yet?
When did you apply for appointment?

These influence whether you should be in a hurry or not. you can as well enquire at the bank or change the bank!

sparrowg:
Okay pls do you know the procedure and how to get a good rate

Up to 770 per Eur.

You may just have to wait for the bank.

nightfox01:
Yes there are different requirements from the ones I have checked there are 39 Universities offering medsurg they require a lot like highschool cert, University degree not less than 3.5 German equivalent language proficiency and it is highly competitive as only 5% of seats are left for foreigners. I want to know if any one here has gotten an admission before

And the website I checked is confusing as to the exact requirements as each school request a slightly different thing and I intend to apply to all after language classes

True, each school's requirement only slightly differs.
It's better for you to understand the basic requirements on your own so it can be easier.
Grade requirements (you're qualified)
Language requirements
And the school specific requirements (if any)
Method of application (uniassist or school website)


Otherwise

nightfox01:
Good day my fellow nairalanders I want to study medicine and surgery in Germany can anyone help me with the factual requirements I graduated with a 2:1 in chemistry and planning on learning the language I have read a lot but as a newbie I am confused there is so much information to download from here


But I am confused with a lot of requirements help me

Have you visited the website of at least 5 Universities offering Medicine and Surgery to see the course organisation and admission requirements?

sparrowg:
Hello house please is there any other way of funding a block account with fintiba bank aside using form a . Its really taking time

Black market

Richie31:
Pls can you add me to the WhatsApp group pls, my contact is 08039160234

What WhatsApp group?

If all had put these information on a WhatsApp group, how would you have managed to get here?
Open source information is what is thriving here.

Gerrard59:
I am genuinely curious, why is the situation so bad that an embassy says visa appointment can be slated a year after application for mere student visa? Even the US people criticise for being too high-handed does not do such.

No be the same Germany wey wan reduce the years to become a German citizen and wants to legalise dual citizenship?

In my opinion, it would be:
1. Preference for the EU and other European citizens
2. Tuition free-this affects the student:faculty ratio and funding cost where foreigners will be responsible for increased funding. My class has 23 students, only 1 German!
3. Systematic control of immigration and emigration-Germany has an economic model ensuring very few people are poor and few rich people. The accommodation of Ukrainians and people who fled Ukraine has impact as well.
4. Rejection rate is low if you meet requirements.
5. Low timely graduation rates amongst developing countries' citizens. Some us spend 4-6 years in a 2 year course.
6. Na their country, they don't owe us even explanation.

Divwake:
I have no idea what is happening with the embassy appointments. More likely, they've exceeded the number allocated for the year. It's likely the just give appointment if there is a failed interview(replacement process). My thought though.

Yes, bro. People care less about answering others... They are interested in getting their own information. Asking about about who recently got appointment is not desperation, but a means of tracking ones appointment date.

What was or were your question(s) that never got (an) answer(s) aside interview dates which people either do not have the answer or personal to them?

You can ask again, I read questions and answers here all the time.

ozonaija:
Is it that the embassy has stopped issuing appointments, or a people here just being unnecessarily wicked by withholding information on appointments. Cos it seems people just come here and take information and never care to give any useful information in exchange. May God help Nigeria with this kind people.

The situation is bad as you could read from people but what is worse is your calling people out over your own assumptions whereas just above your comment was a comment by these same people. The embassy in Nigeria clearly stated it could take up to 1 year for Cat B appointments and it is evident here that people who applied for interviews Sept-Nov 2021 are gradually getting dates and a few are awaiting decision on their application.

oxford110:
Duly noted, but the study and research are grouped together as a category on the website, with employment in a different category.
My application might be evaluated as a work visa if I click employment.

Any thoughts please?

Okay select research if its also explained there.

You might get a short course visa which shouldn't allow you work and max of 90 days.

I'll advise you leave it open and EXPLAIN simply.

oxford110:
Thank you very much. The contract says "full time employment as scientific researcher". I think "Other" might be the safest option here.

Then, it's for work.

It's best to choose appropriate category. Will you be paid? If yes, then its work category, Employment

oxford110:
Hello Everyone,

Please who knows what information I should fill on the visa form as a researcher, under "Purpose of stay in the Federal Republic of Germany"?
I have a hosting agreement and contract.

You can select 'Other' then explain what you want to do and they will assign you a proper category.
They may put you in a short course or visiting visa category. But if you read the contract agreements well, it might be there, another way could be asking your host.

profdam:
Hello all,
I have a planned shot term research stay at the University of Kiel between February and July 2023.
I am wondering if there is anyone who can help with getting accommodation for the six months period.
Thanks

If you will be needing a residence permit CARD, opening a bank account, you will need to have an accommodation in YOUR NAME.

Begin application for an apartment from the Studentewerk of your school (https://studentenwerk.sh/de/wohnheime-kiel) and contact whoever you will be working with for suggestion.
6 months is a very long time.

John854:
Please can 2:1 CGPA 4.19 bsc book category A?

That will be a good 4:19 �

Read the Embassy's interview appointment requirements.

Amista:
Please which insurance is best for me ?? I intend start study in April

How old are you?

How often do you need to see a doctor? (Not due to malaria, typhoid or other environmental diseases/infections)

Any underlying ailment?

If you are less than 30 years, by law, you MUST have a COMPULSORY/STATUTORY Public Health insurance (e.g. TK, DAK, AOK) BUT if over 30 years as at the time of arrival to Germany and you don't have known conditions that require you to frequent the hospital, you can use a Private Health insurance (e.g. Mawista)

sparrowg:
hello house please I just open a blocked account ith fintiba how long does it take for the money to reflect using form a

Has the Form A account been debited?

You can only begin counting days after the initiating NGN account has been debited.

After debiting, 3-5 working days for it to be credited to Fintiba and another 3-5 working days for Fintiba to send you a confirmation.

It could be shorter anyway.

oxford110:
Hello Everyone,

Please, for a funded PhD, is there any need to provide proof of accommodation, health insurance and flight booking during the Category A visa interview?

Thanks.

Only health insurance is compulsory.

missidy:
Hello everyone, I'm just about to begin my application journey. I will appreciate it if anyone can answer my questions.
1. Is IELTS compulsory? Someone told me I can get a letter from my school stating that I was taught in English? Is it true or will it suffice?

2. I did mass communication for my bachelors. My dream has always been to study international relations for masters degree but I keep seeing that there aren't much opportunities for the course in Germany. I'm thinking of going for a course that is related to my first degree but I'm not sure of the opportunities in Germany. Most people are going for science related courses. Please is there anyone here who is applying for an art course?

1. Most schools do not insist on IELTS from graduates taught in English. If proof is required in some cases, maybe a Language of Instruction letter may suffice, however, some still require English Tests, because, unfortunately, many graduates struggle with spoken English.

2. There are opportunities in International Relations just as in many Liberal and Art courses.

sparrowg:
Please house while opening a block account with coracle .. does having a different beneficiary name affect any thing ... asking for a friend

Sender's name doesn't matter but in case of query on the transfer, the person should be able to submit Statement or proof of funds or relationship, this is very rare.
However beneficiary which is the recipient should match the account opening information.

E.g Blocked account name: Mr AAA

Beneficiary: (has to be) Mr. AAA
Sender1: BB C
Amount: 5,000 Eur

Beneficiary: (has to be) Mr. AAA
Sender2: DD B
Amount: 6,300 Eur

justt:
I need it for a stay in Germany next year. I'm currently in Nigeria. For now, it will be for me alone, later my spouse will join and we are both 41.

I already indicated that it should be a bit comprehensive. I actually thought I could get one between €100 -150.

You should only worry about yours for now, you can add your family when they arrive Germany.
You have an option of public/statutory health insurance as a VOLUNTARILY INSURED person but pays up to 200 EUR (TK, AOK, DAK, BARMER). If you have a fairly good health condition without any preexisting or risk ailment that you may require regular health care, a Private health insurance will be sufficient for a start. Mawista is the most popular among STUDENTS over 30 years. There are different coverage levels, however, as in every Private health insurance policy, when you visit the doctor, you will need to pay with your money, then you send the bill/invoice to your health insurance company for reimbursement. But they will not pay back the full amount; maybe 70-80 percent.
The monthly cost for Mawista and offers are on their website. When your wife arrives or you begin a full-time or hazardous job, your kind of insurance may change.