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arieshybrid:
Good evening house,
Please for the sake of blocked account.

Which is safer, faster and better?

- Fintibabank or
- Deutsche bank

The reason for this question is, I see a lot of people talking about using fintiba but the embassy never seem to mention it as an option for blocked account

Secondly, fintiba charges 5euros per month, but deutsche bank does.

Am confused, please can anyone advice on which to follow? Though from my research the deutsche bank seems to be a long process.

In stand to be corrected...
Safer= DB ( maybe because everyone has used it without complaint)
Faster=Fintiba (because I tried; took me less than 48hrs)
Better=? (when they start paying me I'll let you know)
But know this...
1stly Fintiba is clearly mentioned on German Embassy website.
2ndly At a seminar held @ Goethe Institut last month by a representative of the Embassy on student visa matters & DAAD, I clearly heard it with my 2 big ears
And 3rdly the International student body coordinator of the school I got admission to via email suggested I use Fintiba because it was less stressful.
I was confused too, I have always known about Deutsch Bank and I thought Fintiba was Scam. Every one I know used DB but the 3 points above changed my mind.
I'm not marketing for anyone but to me DB is old school, its like opening a/c with Union Bank

Pvibe007:
Hallo alles!
Been and adventure I swear, adapting to new life here in Würzburg. I swear the life dey sweet me die Lolzz!
By the way it was nice having our naija guys from Schwinfurt @ our African Festival! @ProfSamurai was there Cool dude. Lol
Any questions u need about Würzburg or maybe visa application please feel free to ask, please don't comman b asking questions that is already on the thread biko
Keep on pushing, trust me every single effort u put in is worth it.
Have a wonderful weekend
Tschüss!!

Good to know you're doing great. Its nice of you to still come here and give others hope. I remember those days you used to worry about Visa
Keep succeeding...

josafunmi:
www.finitiba.com .
i have been to the site, but opening the blocked account link is not going thru.
is anybody having the same issue here?
please help!

chidi4eze:
please for Fintiba account opening if they forward the link to complete the process; which browser do you open the link with because its not opening on my phone an system. Thanks

Well this is what I did. I opened the German embassy website then where they mentioned Deutsch Bank & Fintiba, I simply clicked on the Fintiba link and it opened.
I used my smart phone to do everything even the upload and selfie. I used mtn network & Google chrome browser
2ndly During the process always click on the link they send through email.
Hope it helps.

Negro1986:
No you don't have to fund first now, when the confirmation of the account opening is sent to you with your account details, you can no go ahead to request for interview date and fund whenever your ready bro

Stheelooo:
No you don't . They usual send confirmation of opening of blocked account the next day it's not usually up to 5 days if you uploaded all the documents required.

Thanks a lot. I got the opening email from them this morning

Negro1986:
Yes after the verification the account details will be opened and sent to you for you to go ahead and fund it, then proceed with your student interview date request by sending it along with your admission letter and passport page copy to the embassy for appointment date

Thanks but abeg no vex... let me understand you clearly for Fintiba do I have to fund it first before I can get a confirmation of opening of block a/c then book for interview?

neccki:
If I understand you correctly my BSc can fill in for higher entrance qualification
So no need to use JAMB Scores printout right.

No need for that

Negro1986:
I also used fintiba for my blocked account, your not the only bro

Cool... After the application I was sent a mail that verification will take 5working days. Just want to know, what's next?

Please who here is also using Fintiba for blocked account or am I the only one?

neccki:
Urgent Please.
If Applying for a second degree, is there a need for ( higher education entrance qualification) Or I can just put my BSc. Cert and Transcript.
Thanks

Yes you have to include it that will fill in as the higher entrance qualification
Note: with it you can even apply to any course even if it is not related to your former degree. But if you apply with only 1st yr transcript or HND or Studientkollege the course you are applying to must be directly related.

Hello! Please who here is also using Fintiba for blocked account or am I the only one?

I see a lot of people come hear in "ghost mode" they don't contrbute only collect information and disappear. Its not fair oo, there's God oo
This is a platform to help and be helped.
Pls share important info/ experience here and stop thinking we are the witches in your village who'll block your progress if you open your mouth...
Have a blessed day

dalin01:
Abeg, biko, please, I need answer urgently..

I have been admitted into 4 schools and currently waiting for the last (My most favourite) and I have also gotten the sponsorship document "Verpflichtungserklärung". So what i intend doing and as I was instructed by my sponsor is too proceed with my Visa application using one of the admissions I have and cos the earlier the better, and then I can switch over to the school I want, since the admission list is not yet out. Cool I guess..

My concern now is, the school I want to use has enrollment date for 5th of Oct while that for the Uni I will love to attend is in Sept. If I proceed and book using that school, hope it won't affect my appointment date? cos somebody was booked for 10th of Aug, maybe cos his enrollment is by the end of sept.

Also, is it a must to write the enrollment date when sending the mail to the embassy?? the enrollment date is not in my admission letter so I feel I can deceive them a bit so I get booked for June..

Your advice is urgently needed, Thanks fam.

dalin01:
Thanks! but too late already.
The mail I sent yesterday by 5pm was received and I just got a reply from the embassy.. 31st of Aug, Damn!!

Damn!!
You said there was no enrollment deadline in the email or admission letter so they might have done guess work and given you 31st August. Also your school enrolment you are interested in is september abi nah 4th Oct.
Between your visa interview & enrollment date is barely 4weeks.... 2ndly I hear visa takes between 4-6weeks
Hmmm. There's something going on in my mind but maybe I'm just over thinking it...don't mind me
Congrats and Goodluck!!!

dalin01:
About the reintroduction of sch fees, it's just for a particular state/region, the Baden Württemberg. And also, its not yet finalised. I got an admission into Stuttgart, and they said that by the end of this month or before the mid of next, they will let me know on their decision as regards the fees. So I am hopeful.

It has been officially decided... Maybe your admission arrived before the decision. After all its already end of the month.

goofyrhymes:
Congrats first of all!!! so finally this re-introduction of school fees is real, and have commenced. What school is that, and is it msc or bsc?.
then to answer your question, yes you can use the current admission letter to fire down, in fact it is advisable to begin with it, especially the blocked account opening.
then pray that other admission letters come too before your interview date, or else you would also be forced to still use that particular admission letter for the interview. however, if others still come after the interview, when you get to germany, the state where this school is, you can later switch to any other preferable school you get along the line. i know so many distant peeps and even close paddies who did that, even last winter, so no need to fear.

Bsc. Thanks a lot. This has really helped

I got admission but unfortunately the school recently introduced a 1500€ school fees. I'm waiting for other schools to reply... So while waiting my question is this:

Can I use the current admission letter to open a block account and apply for visa interview but on the interview day use a different school admission letter?

Pls don't ask me to read from part 1/2 of this thread because we all know there has been some "Change" both in Nigeria and the German Embassy regulations these days. Thanks

Please Members of the house I need your help to solve this debate going on in my mind. Which block account should I open:-
Fintiba or Deutsch Bank?

neccki:
Funny guy........That is what we call favour.
You will definitely get more favours

Amen!

pitapromiz:
this means that visa interview question of how many schools did you apply and which courses could be verified if one did certifications at the embassy Lol

From my experience I now believe its possible... So during interview one should better mention every school they applied to because they know already.

So I set out today with a 20k budget. I planned on certifying one set of documents at the embassy for free, then waybill it through dhl @ N18,200 and spend the remaining N1,800 on transport and feeding.
I was shocked when I got to the embassy. When it got to my turn the white guy typed something into the computer and was like:
White guy: You have been here before
Me: yes sir
White guy: and you certified docs for 4 schools
Me: well yes
White guy: For this 5th application you'll pay N3,300
Me: But Excuse me sir, when I certified those documents it was done for free and that was in February also the new policy only started this month of May.
White guy: It doesn't matter
Me: What?!
I have heard of the new policy but I thought it meant if you come with more than 3 set of docs you pay didn't know they'll go into their archives.
I had to think fast... If I go it would all be a wasted effort but if I pay I'll have a N3,300 deficit in my budget. Anyways I grudgingly paid the money but left the embassy like a bizman who had just lost his container of goods in the ocean.
@ 2pm I picked up my docs and my next move was dhl for waybill but I was short of 3.3k. FedEx is 16k but it still did not solve the 3.3k deficit. Calling anyone for money wasn't an option and I had to stick to my 20k budget. If you're wondering why I didn't use Nipost or whatever, well my deadline is 31st May and I need it delivered within 2-3days.
@ dhl office
The nice lady: Good afternoon , how may I help you?
Me: I have a package for Germany, school docs to be precise
The nice lady: it would cost you N18,200
Me: these are school docs and I want a discount.
I thought she would just laugh at my silly comment of "discount" but instead she looked at me typed sth in the computer and said: "erh...uhm...OK actually we have student discount and it would cost me N13,200 instead.
Nah wow ooo!!!
Me: So you people do student discount and you never mentioned it and I spent 18.2k the last time hmmm...there's God ooo
The nice lady: sorry I forgot to mention it and its just a new policy.
I knew she was lying but thank God sha. On my way home I met two people I haven't seen for sometime. The first was a young girl she is a hardworking apprentice hairdresser. I dashed her 500 naira maybe because I was in goodmood and I just saved extra money from dhl. The 2nd person was a schoolmate, he was excited to see me and said we should go hangout that he would pay. God knows I was very hungry and haven't eaten since morning. Oh boy! I ate and drank more than my initial I.8k budget for food and transport, he even dropped me off at my place.

I know my post is long but who cares? I met an old friend, I'm 6000naira richer and God watches over me

realsamsonite1:
Gudmorin house
Pls am I d only one not seeing any option for student to book an interview appointment at the German consulate
Trying to book an appointment and I couldn't...pls any one with relevant help and tips shld pls reply
Tnks.

It is no longer done through the booking system, like pitapromise said it's done via email. Besides that's the first "Notice" you'll see if you open the embassy website, under Visa information.

authe911:
Photocopied?

Yes, like Raemond said. Get your transcript whether addressed locally, internationally or to an office address, photocopy it, then certify the photocopy and apply with other certified docs that the school requires.
NB: Don't apply with any originals because you'll never get it back.

zizytd:
Hello house, I have finished applying via uni-assist but I am not seeing anywhere I can pay for the 75euros processing fee,secondly can I use my atm card as a medium of payment.



Thank you.

Click on the icon "fees and payment". Your answers are there.

Rapahel1116:
Una dn de put pesn for tight corner.... Lolx...Goethe or private which one us better?

Interesting argument!!
Goethe Vs Private teacher
I have tested both waters and I must say both are good.
The aim of Goethe is to teach the german language while the aim of a private teacher is to make sure you pass the exam.
For goethe passing exam is based on your personal effort and to a private teacher knowing the language is your concern.

Why do you think after learning English from JSS1 to SSS3 in a classroom people still go and get a private english language teacher to help pass English in WAEC, IELTS or TOEFL?...THINK!!!. You may know a language but fail exams or you can know how to score As but not know how to express yourself properly.

Know what you want and decide.
If your aim is to really learn the language you know where to go
If the aim is only to bag certificates your choice.
If your aim is both then go to Goethe and also get a private tutor, Nah your money kill am.

Please oooo. I never said if you go to Goethe you will fail your exam neither did I say if you take private teacher you won't understand German. Its all about personal effort.

jboyjoel:
Jboyjoel:
Good day guru in the house! I want to acknowledge the valuable inputs on the thread towards providing information on what needs to be done and avoided with respect to study. Am new on the thread and request for your input on how to secure admission in one the German school based on budget.

Profile break down
UG course .... B.sc Economics ..cgpa 3.42
Diploma in Biz Admin... cgpa 3.20
Waec Cert
Working Experience .... 8yrs ( Banking)
Professional certificate

Pls guru in the house, advice me on the step to kick start my application... All ready have my transcript hand I and notarised. Already.

Awaits your response..

Good profile... Lets assume you're going for Msc
so your question is; How to secure admission into a University in Germany?
1. For a start use google, DAAD or study-in de sites to find a program.
2. Make your choice(s)
3. Visit the University website and inform yourself about requirements, deadlines etc
4. Make sure you meet requirements and have the relevant documents
5. Apply to the school through the instruction given.
NB: application could be online or by posting certified documents to the school address or following the uni-assist procedure...depending on each school
4. Wait for admission letter....Time duration? I don't know

That is basically how to secure a University admission in Germany.

Marael:
Thank you Sir I am really grateful for your response. I will stay back here and study for 2 years so I can get the transcript as you said. And please what site can I check for the scholarship? And if I go there will I continue my tertiary education or start again?

That's a good idea coz I assume you're in 1st year & you'll be above 18 by then.
About scholarship I'll advice you do your own research
You'll start afresh if you choose to use 1/2 yrs transcript but if you complete your study with a good GPA then you can go for a Masters instead.
You may seem confused and need outside advice but All we can do here is make suggestions.
You alone knows what's best for you

TheDreamChaser:
Thanks ninered. I was actually chasing the Canadian dream last year just like pvibe007 but I got denied twice by CIC for going for a PGD in a course not related to my undergraduate degree. It was a bitter experience but I had to pick myself up again, redefine my dreams and chase the German dream. Now, I'm an enrolled TUM student, a school ranked among the top 100 in the world! To everyone out there whose dreams might have been hindered by circumstances beyond your control, sometimes redefining them might just make you share your success story.

Very motivational...
There's a growing number of Canadian dropouts on the german thread. Lol. I once had the Canada fever

Marael:
Good day Everyone. I have been following this thread for about 3 months.I have asked questions and most if not all go unanswered. Sone things have been bothering me. I am 16 and I would like to study in Electronic Engineering in TU Munich.I have done my Waec and Jamb and I am a student of the University of Benin for the above stated course.
1. What are my chances?
2. Do I need to be good in German ? Or are there available alternatives to this ?
3. How easy is it to find a sponsor or are there organisations that can do this and you pay for the services?
4.Do I need to do TOEFL , IELTS OR SAT?
Please don't be annoyed by my question because they might seem naïve to your hearing. I need answers.
To those who contribute regularly to this thread I say more grease to your elbow. Thanks.

If you have been following the thread for 3mths you should know a lot BUT because you are young, curious and asked so politely then I'm going to be patient with you

1. Normally one needs a minimum of 1/2 yrs study at university transcript, or HND or better still a Bsc.
Another alternative is going to Studientkollege. (Its a one year schooling you do in Germany before getting university admission.
Since you say you are in uni then your chances are Good.

2. It depends on if the school you are applying to requested it. Generally learning german is advisably but not compulsory.
3. I dont understand what you mean by "How easy is it to Finding a Sponsor?" but If you have people that are willing to sponsor you then you are good to go. There are scholarships available too
4. Not very sure here...Yes since you haven't completed your degree to prove english proficiency. Passing English in waec is irrelevant.

You said you're 16. Do you have family in Germany? I may be wrong but I'm not sure if embassy allows under 18 to study and live alone in Germany

TheDreamChaser:
AM mail finally dropped today

Interview date: 24/02/2017
Funded: 5/04/2017
Funding Confirmation: 7/04/2017
AM Mail: 12/04/2017

Special thanks to honourableseyi and everyone who guided me through this journey. May the good Lord be with you all

Congrats...you chased a dream and won!

BedLam:
Hi folks. I want to ask this...how does one get their documents back after sending to uni assist ? If you didn't get admission that is.

I hope you know that you don't apply with original documents. If you do then what do you need scanned/ certified photocopies back for nah?

ziggy3579:
How do I fund my account with fintba? Do I just provide a Nigerian account number where the money would be deducted or what?
Thanks

I wish someone could answer you but it seems like people are not conversant with this type of block account funding. We hope you share your successful experience with Finitba here with us so we learn

Khalifa22:
Please what documents do i need for VISA processing?

Do some research by googling German embassy website...the list is there.

gracious136:
Hy everyone,
I was refered to this group.
Please i got admission for masters into Landau. I have some questions concerning my documents.

I laminated most of my credentials to avoid destruction. And i was told that it may not be accepted at the embassy for the visa application.
Please, i need your help and clarification on this matter. Thanks

Not a problem. Unless I'm wrong but I've not heard of anyone who was rejected because of laminated documents