₦airaland Forum

Atopet:
Probably you should have spoken about your experience, than using words like "faking" in your previous post, at least you've also heard from another person who had the PCR experience. Just FYI, my colleague is fully vaccinated and was returned because of PCR result older than 48hours, I also have someone who works in Lufthansa and confirmed it as a policy as at August 2021, So, its up to you to decide, its possible the conditions may vary by airlines and boarding points.

I strongly used the word FAKING, because a realized about 60 to 70 percent of Nigerians are anti-vac.
And yes, I flew Lufthansa from Frankfurt to Lagos and Lagos to Frankfurt in September/October without a request for PCR test, upon return a passenger was held because she had a fake certificate with her. Well I don’t know what happened with her after all.
But then you must realize that I am sorry don’t solve the problem when caught, that was what I heard her telling the police on that day.
Mind you, I work in a Krankenhaus and I have heard of people who are not Nigerians reporting to be fully vaccinated, upon check, you will discover they have no antibodies in them.
Hence I advice no faking, it’s safer to get the PCR test done.

Akby:
Hello everyone,

Please I need your advise. I accepted an offer to resume by April, 2022 in Germany. However, there's no appointment date till after one year. I'm super confused right now. Don't want to miss this once in a lifetime opportunity.

Has anyone experienced this? How did you resolve it?

Thank you

Offer to resume work or school?
They are both different things entirely, I and others may need clarity to advice where possible

heybaby12:
I am fully vaccinated here in Germany
But when I came to take my daughter for her interview I had to take the pcr test + vaccine card, before Lufthansa allowed me board.

To be safe get the pcr.

Except this changes came effect since Nigeria was declared a high risk area, but on my last trip in October, I boarded from Lagos without PCR test result, just my vaccination certificate was checked, I also did not get to fill out passenger locator form.
Travelers are always adviced to check with their airlines when booking

arsenalthugangel:
Good day people, for travellers to Germany that have been fully vaccinated, do they still need a pcr test to board?

Until now, Fully vaccinated passengers “DO NOT” need a PCR test to enter Germany.
As long as your vaccination documents are authentic, you don’t need a PCR test.
The border controls verify you certificate if it’s not issued in Europe. So please avoid faking it. That could lead to harsh punishment

Richard00000:
Dhl

If you call the embassy they will tell you to contact the courier, when you call the courier, they won’t be able to help you without your tracking number which even if you still have it, it wont be valid anymore since it’s more than 6 months.
When you are too in a hurry with hot blood, you can visit the embassy during working hours so that man at the gate can give you cold water to drink.
But in all, I got my documents back within 21 days after submission. My advice is just be patient. You can book your ticket when you have gotten your visa.
Your visa is usually 3months visa.

Richard00000:
Its been almost 8 working days now since I submitted travel insurance and travel date at the embassy,but still yet no contact from them,gotten nothing,who else expirenced this,how do I get all my documents back or know if it has been shipped? Thank you all for your reply

This man be patient, the embassy needs 7 days to dispatch your documents to the courier without contacting you, your documents must have been with the courier, you just have to wait till they contact you. At this point, the embassy May not provide you with further information even when you email them. Just be patient.
This was exactly my case. I had to relax till the courier called me.

Josinobirian:
Please where can I get a cheap insurance for the embassy the requested my travel date and insurance today

You are only required to book for at least 90days

Josinobirian:
Please where can I get a cheap insurance for the embassy the requested my travel date and insurance today

I used axa mansard insurance, it’s relatively cheap and also has offices in Germany.
Good luck

Chinny22:
Good evening guys ..I got a mail.from the embassy that my verification has been completed but I was ask to send an affidavit of sprinterhood..has anyone experience that or know something about it ,on why are was ask for another one...hope am safe?thank you

You are safe, they probably noticed something unusual with your first one.
I had same case, mine was that my father used a signature different from what he had on his ID when the lawyer visited him during verification, so they sent me a mail saying it was fraudulent, I replied them to correct the mail and change their choice of word. Yes they did and requested a new affidavit, this time my mother made the affidavit as my father passed on few weeks after the lawyer visited him.
So fear not, just get one of your parents to get you a new one.

bamdexfarms:
Hello all, the Äuslanderbehorde said they have processed the visa application and responded to the German Consulate in Lagos since last week Monday. We are yet to receive any mail from the Consulate about their final decision. Who has any idea of how long it takes the Consulate to send such emails?

Relax, they will contact you. I had same case, and it too the embassy about two (2) weeks to contact me.

Richard00000:
Greetings everyone,please after the submitting of health insurance and travel date how do I get all my documents and passport back,its been 4 days from the 7 days already,and Saturday and Sunday embassy won't be open,can I go directly to the embassy to collect it?

It would be sent to you via courier with the self address envelope you submitted with your application. You won’t be allowed entry when you go to the embassy without any invitation.
Start expecting your documents after seven working days from the day they received your passport and insurance.

Atopet:
Hello,

1. For full vaccination taken in Nigeria holding the vaccination card, on arrival to Germany, can this be converted to the recognized Vaccination Certificate
2. Please advice on how to go about Germany translation of marriage certificate obtained in Nigeria, where can this be carried out in Germany.

Thank you for your reply

1. You can’t convert your certificate anywhere, except you have taken the vaccine in that institution or hospital.
2. You can google certified translators in Germany.
There are a lot of them.

Josinobirian:
Hello fellow Nairalanders I’ve don my A1 exam today and got the result and I passed but please can I send soft copy to the embassy or I need to send them the hard copy

Please I need a reply as I want to send it tomorrow

They don’t accept soft copies. You need to send them the certificate issued from the Goethe Institute when you have it.
That’s what they want.

Josinobirian:
Please the embassy gave me a deadline on getting the Goethe A1 that expired with them now there are not exams in Goethe Lagos until after a while what can I do ?

Can I write to request an exam from Goethe Lagos ?
What about writing in another country (Dubai )or others ?

If yes any suggestions to which countries?

Ghana is fully booked
Abijan is booked out

I once had this problem in January this year, I had to travel to Turkey for the A1 exam, but the embassy sent me a mail when I arrived that they have arranged for me to take the test on a particular date at the Goethe institute in Lagos, I declined since I was already in Turkey.
I booked for 3 exams for different dates in case I don’t make it in the first attempt in Turkey, luckily I passed the test on the first attempt there and forgo the others and then flew back to Nigeria to get the visa.
Try and find out what options are available for you.
In my case, it has felt like the embassy don’t even want me to make it to Germany because the conditions on their website states that if your spouse is a German, there’s an exception to A1 certificate requirements, which was my case, I drew their attention to that paragraph but they insisted.
I wish you good luck in your try.

curious123:
Hello please what requirements and documents did you need to submit during your appointment considering your wife is a citizen

It was basically all they asked for on the checklist, pictures of us together, how many times we have met in the past, copies of her visas and travel stamps, my employment documents, marriage certificate with apostille, translated copies of marriage certificate, and so others

monchat:
Anybody with knowledge on how I can apply for German tourist visa.

You can apply for it, but my advice is to use other Schengen countries, German has very strict rules for tourist visa these period. Especially now that they have started lockdown in most areas.

Bro you have not explained anything, you have only tried to share your experience. I am privileged to have been to some African countries including South Africa, I have as well been to Turkey in question. I have been to the UK and by virtue of my residency in Germany, I have as well had a regular visit to some of the Schengen states.
Non of these places has an easy life or easy opportunity for anyone. You still have to look out for what works or what favors you.
Turkey for instance, I have a guy who comes to my lodge to cut my hair, he is at least living better than he could have if he was doing same in Nigeria.
I know a few other guys who works at the mall, at least life seems better for them than it would have been in Nigeria.
You were probably wishing for magic and when it didn’t come within your few months of stay, you got angry and labeled the country a bad choice for anyone.
Let’s not talk of those into crime or prostitution there, I never encourage that.
I speak of the few I know that are living out of their hard work.
So let whoever wants to go there go and see for themselves.
My best wishes to anyone no matter where you chose to migrate to.
And yes, I have family members too who are better off living in Nigeria than overseas.
Cheers

feelgoodstuffs:
WELL SAID!!! my brother, I have been trying to explain all these but an agent will always remain an agent with a sugarcoated my mouth.

Thank you once again bro, you said my mind.

ogify1:
Pls, do you think there’s any hope for those going with student visa?

There’s hope, and chances for both student and touristic visa applicants, but avoid adding any fake documents.
I have been to Turkey several times, I have never used a travel agent, not even for once, mind you my statement of account was not bogus but simply transparent.
You can start building your statement of account with a borrowed fund for about 4 months and print your 6 months statement of account for your visa application. The embassy grants visas at their discretion.

Prospective applicants must be careful of those redirecting them to chat personally on WhatsApp.
Since this year, Turkey embassy in Nigeria has reduced the rate of visa approval wether for tourism or study. The rate of refusal is much higher than approval. No matter the packaging. I guess for internal reasons, they have chosen to deny a lot of Nigerians visa.
Don’t let anyone cheat you.
The success stories I have heard of are people who said they applied from other African countries.
I don’t know how they did it. Ya all must protect your money from dubious people

DHA10:
Please house, a friend wants to know where to get the travel health insurance as requested by the embassy, her hubby wants to get from Germany but doesn't know how to go about it. Where can he get the travel health insurance from for those who traveled recently (which office can he get it from) ?? . Can she get the travel health insurance from here(Nigeria) as well and where??. Which one is better, getting it from here(Nigeria)or there(Germany) . Secondly , What's the time duration for the travel health insurance @New 80 and others who did recently please help !

The person can use Mowisa from Germany or AXA Mansaard, I used to think it was owned by GTB until I saw their office here in Germany.
The health insurance can be for a maximum of 90 days starting from your day of departure from Nigeria

Bonn2007:
Hello N/L

I'll like to make an inquiry on a topic that could be somehow off topic to this group but important for me.

If one is given the opportunity to choose between relocating with his/her family to either Germany or the UK with equivalent opportunity of job security in both countries, which country will it be recommendable to take, after all possible pros/cons has been considered

Thanks.

For language reasons which is a major issue in Germany, I would advice the UK. Haven been in Germany for about 2 months, I can say it’s not easy for people who don’t have comprehensive knowledge of German or don’t anyone who do.
As all paper work done here are in German language.

I understand that since the documents you are using to support your application are issued from Nigeria, they are most likely to send a lawyer for verification.
Germany like most other countries don’t trust anything from Nigeria.
They will check the neighborhood you grew up from and schools attended just to prove your identity.
Good luck

EkeneMiriam:
Hello N/L,
Has anyone here applied for family reunion from another country or does anyone has a knowledge of how it works? I applied from the UK and I just wanted to know if the steps are similar.
Also, I doubt they do the lawyer verification stuff cos of the document required on their website.

It's a little over a month I applied now. About a week ago, I sent an email to them to know the status of the application, their response was that the application is currently pending with the Berlin immigration office.

Would be nice to know if anyone has applied outside Nigeria or has a knowledge of how it works and the time line involved.

Thank you.

pidgintutor:
yea.. June 17

July 20 for departure

could that be why?

From my experience and that of persons I know, your passport is ready for collection, usually the embassy fix your visa to start counting on your travel date, so even if you get it now, you can’t travel until that day.
Send them a reminder mail or call before 11:00AM on official days

beatemp:
Hmm...thanks @nuel80

I'm just confused because the embassy hasn't sent back my documents since I submitted health insurance. Only for me to check my spam and see this appointment.

How long does it typically take after submitting travel dates to get your passport back?

If it’s more than 10 days since you submitted then your documents is either sent out via the courier envelope you dropped or waiting for you to pick up.
Write the embassy to know about your documents, they will reply you.
Send them a mail between 9:00AM and 11:00AM.

beatemp:
Hello all

Does the embassy book an appointment on our behalf to register your apartment over there?

I got the following email and I did not book this


[b]Dear Ms. or Mr. **** ****,

We hereby confirm your booked appointment on ***, July ***, 2021 at *:** p.m.

Location: ****** - preferred dates, ****** Berlin

Your transaction number is the "****"
Your code for canceling or changing an appointment is "*****"

If you cannot keep the appointment, please cancel it so that we can reassign the appointment.

You can do this on our internet booking page https://service.berlin.de/terminvereinbarung/termin/manage/ by specifying your transaction number "****" and your personal rejection code "*****".

You have selected the following service:

Registration of an apartment
requirements
Appearance in person (representation possible)
You can only register on site or have someone else represent you on site. To do this, you must give the other person a power of attorney and the completed registration form. You have to sign this form yourself. The registration form can be found in the “Forms” section.[/b]

If the embassy actually made this appointment for you then you are lucky. And if you are sure of being in Berlin on that date, I advice you to take it, as I did not get a date on time, the appointment are quickly booked, accept it to avoid delays. Goodluck

If you write them to ask if they received it, they won’t reply, but if they did not get it, you will surely get a reminder email from them in due time. Just relax and be hopeful.
But in most cases, they receive every email sent to them.
Good luck

pidgintutor:
Hi Nuel,

does the embassy reply mails?

They have asked me to send a copy of my contract which I have done but I'm uncertain if it was recieved.

Is there a dedicated mail and phone number to reach the embassy? The numbers on their website dont always go through

have an idea?

beatemp:
Hi nuel80

The embassy has requested travel insurance and travel dates from me.

Can I indicate just my departure date since I'm going on a work visa?

Thanks

Yes it’s only your departure date you need to give them, but your departure should be minimum 7 days from the day you would submit it.

Her expired passport is not a valid document, that man at the gate will show her pepper if she goes there with the expired passport. It’s a short term visa she’s applying for, so they would need to hold the passport, and it has to be valid for minimum 6months and with at least 3 empty pages.

Sullyheart:
Hello Nairalander,
I have a question, please...
My mum got an appointment date for a schengen visa but her new passport might not be ready before the appointment date......So,I just want to know if she can go with her expired passport and will be grant entry...
Thank you.

The only way you can solve the A1 issue is to read and work hard to pass the exam, there’s no back door to it o. Work harder, you will make it.

Richard00000:
Everyone I really need your help on this A1 matter this is the final deadline the embassy has given me to submit a new
A1 in few weeks please anyone who knows how I can solve this,you can contact me privately if you have any ideas. I await positive response

If you live in Lagos, then it’s better you take your documents to them yourself as that makes it faster for you. Congratulations because the last email you got from them was an indication that your visa has been approved, you are given your passport and insurance to get your visa sticker.

pidgintutor:
I live in Lagos and have a car.. I cant really tell which is more convenient but thanks

Congratulations ?? They never gimme visa yet na

If it’s convenient for you, you can drop it off yourself that’s if you reside in Lagos, otherwise, it’s also safe for you to post it to them, I strongly advice you use DHL or UPS so you can conveniently check to know when it has been delivered, and then you can write the embassy to inform them that it has been delivered with date and who name of who received it.
Note: write your intended travel date on any available space on your travel health insurance but make it like 2 weeks ahead considering that they need minimum 7 days from the date your passport was delivered and also consider the days it would also take for the courier to deliver your passport.
Then also look out for your passport as the embassy would also send it back to you via the courier envelope you submitted during your application.
Congratulations

pidgintutor:
Thanks

I figured I had my Passport with me

How do I suggest I post it?

Myself or via courier?

Fabulousaify:
Please how does one get this travel health insurance?

I always advice and chose insurance providers from company in their country, it made it easy for me to getting the covid19 vaccine here. Find below the insurance company I used now and during my first visit to Germany.
https://www.mawista.com/.