This process will surely not come cheap, considering the fact that obtaining a building permit for a yet to be built
dwelling in Lagos is generally expensive let alone an already built one that may not conform to building standards.

CatchMeIfUCanMO:

Someone said they now request for evidence for legalization and authentication before you can go for legalization and authentication, i.e you need to show them proof that the school request for the legalization and authentication.

My question is does legalization and authentication has an expiry or validity date?
That is, if I legalize now, can I always use it later on, maybe not that same year etc?

Authentication and Legalization is a one time process.

Once your docs are authenticated and legalized , they remain indefinitly valid for use in Austria.

Hello house, pls any idea of the current price of cement anywhere in Lagos?

Nickxander11:
Please how many years of work permit can one get after masters? And is it easy to get PR in Austria? 🙏🏿

I will refer you to the website of the Austrian Academic Exchange Service OEAD.AT

Its the Austrian equivalent of Germany´s DAAD.DE

On the OEAD website, you will find detailed and comprehensive answers to your question.

It is available in english also.

Who should then take care of our home people in need of dental care?

Thank God is not everybody that is carried away with the idea of earning pounds Sterling.

Uk brain draining developing countries like Nigeria of their strategic manpower is not a long lasting solution to her constant and aggravating shortage.

Elsewhere on mainland Europe where fast accessibility to healthcare is taken for granted, tertiarry education including medicine and dentistry is free for citizens and foreigners. A good percentage of the students also get non refundable monthly allowances.

But GB is running tertiarry education as a business enterprise hence this selfinsufficiency.

beevalley:


Thanks for this information bro.
But how can come renew the RP in subsequent years. Since there is a benchmark for ECTs to be met

A comfirmation that you are still learning the language (at an intensive level) to meet up your school requirement is enough to get RP extension within the first two years.

Didi233:
Good evening house
Please I have been trying to apply to some Austrian school for bachelor’s program but all the ones I have seen are are requesting at least B2 German proficiency before I can be considered., this is really a serious problem for me as I have gotten verification date (5th August) at Austrian Embassy for verification and I won’t want to miss the date
I am currently learning German but I would like to know if there are any schools in Austria that don’t require German proficiency before I am accepted for Undergraduate studies?

Generally, even if your level of the German Language is not yet up to B2, it won´t hinder your being admitted. You will only be given admission as an irregular student. This admission as an irregular student is enough to process your visa/residence permit.

After arrival in Austria, you will be registered in your school as an irregular student, with this you still have all rights of a regular student including the 20hrs/week work permit. During this period you will be learning the Language either at your school or outside for example at VHS, WIFI or BFI. You have up to two years to fulfil the language requirement of your school.

One important hint i will like to drop pertains to the 20hrs/week work permit, it is of pertinence you print out copies of the work permit forms and take along with you to any prospective employer to fill and you return this to the AMS (Austrian Labour Office) for stamping, this will ease your process of getting a job because some employers may be ignorant of your right to work in Austria.

The PDF format of the work permit forms are on the homepage of the AMS, download this and print multiple copies for yourself.

spartachico:
Good development, at least, they will have peace of mind that their money in Nigeria banks and simcard are safe and still intact, Nigerians in America should do the same oo before we hear story that touch.

There are NIN registration centres across the globe imcluding the US to serve Nigerians in Diaspora, it has been on for some years now, its not a new development.

ojasweb:


That's outrageous. How do they do your own assessment?

Residential property of that size shouldn't be that high.

If it's not handled by you, i hope the person in charge is being transparent with everything.

That is averagely about the amount it cost to get approval for an averagely valued location in Lagos.

The rate you paid is well below average considering the size of your proposed building. Your processing time frame of about 4 months is also way shorter than the norm.

Purchase receipt of Land alone is not adequate, an evidence of payment of stamp duty to the FIRS(federal internal revenue se.rvice) is also required, this is also stressful.

It is in most cases difficult to get cleared on tax matters from the LIRS( Lagos internal revenue service) by just presenting the last 3 years tax clearance certificates. LIRS often demand for more money inform of taxation to be paid into the government Koffer.

If the process was as you said you experienced it in terms of cost and processing time frame, i don't think many prospective builders will be complaining the way they do now.

BALKAN Airlines, the Bulgarian Airlines. The one our badmouth people nicknamed PANGOLO was about the cheapest airline flying from Lagos to Europe in those days.

AEROFLOT, the russian Airlines was another cheap communist airline that flew the Lagos - Europe route in those days.

Both Airlines had their Salesoffices/Outlets at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.

PopQueenAgency:
I want to report immigration fraud. Last Easter, our family friend, married to a white woman, in Montgomery County, Maryland, brought over his Nigerian wife as his SISTER!!

When his American wife is in the basement gym he would take his Nigerian wife to the toilet and sleep with her there. Then he comes over to our house and BRAGS about it. They've stolen the white woman's Bronco, lying the car was totalled. I'm SICKENED.

What is his end game? I am here to vent. Should I go to immigration? The American lady is nice, saw him through culinary school, and bought him a restaurant. Will delete pictures soon!!!

Its a private matter, so just stay away from this. A word is enough for the wise.

Didi233:

Ok but do you know universities in Austria where I can apply for medicine or pharmacy?

JKU Linz has a Faculty of Medicine, so also is the University of Graz, both are public universities.

Two other private Universities, Danube Private University in Krems and Sigmund Freud University in Vienna do offer Medicine.

The Private Universities are not subsidized for non EU citizens like the Public Unis where everyone pays the subsidized fee of about 760 euros per session.

Because of the limited available study spaces of Medicine in Austria, Germany and Swiss admission is restricted for non EU citizens.

For more detailed information, check the website of the Austrian Academic Exchange Service OEAD.AT

Raalsalghul:
Unfortunately these youths do not learn.

Many will still go on to procreate even with the hopeless situation on this continent.

The black man has failed in all ramifications.

This your reckless display of ill mannerism for daring to call a whole black race a failure simply confirms that you and your relatives are a big failure and a disgrace for not teaching you good mannerism.

There are black people both at home and away doing laudable things for themselves and their communities

Pls is Grimaldi or Sallaum Lines allowing vehicles like Buses for shipment to Lagos from Europe to be Loaded with Goods?

xHopex:
I just heard that people are actually able to japa with schengen visa.
How do they do this and which countries would it work for?

Not advisable because you will most likely end up being an asylum seeker (an undocumented immigrant) in Europe.

Mehqzee:


Please what does Diploma supplement means for those applying to University of innsbruk.

Pls avoid Innsbruck (Tirol) if you can because there is housing crisis there. It is not only expensive but also scarce. Vienna is way cheaper.

abbey621:


What did the Nigerian society or government give to Nigerians living abroad? If that's too much to contemplate, how about what did the Nigerian society/government give to Nigerians? From security to education everything is paid out of pocket, sometimes you even pay without getting what you pay for.......People jaapa from a cancerous nation, you're asking them to give back......No be juju be that?

I dont know which age group you belong, probably younger than i am. I can attest to it that our nigerian society did gave something tangible to me, the free education up to university level myself and many nigerians of my generation benefited from is worthy of appreciation.
Investing in something like real estate for rent at affordable price , is the least i can do to give back to the society what the society gave to me. By so doing providing job opportunities for those involved in the building project , payments into the government purse in the process of obtaining the right documention is also a form of contribution to the society.
After working with paying full social insurance contributions for 3 decades in europe, the returns i get from such investment is of secondary importance to me..

abbey621:


Why would any right thinking Nigerian living abroad want to invest in 9ja right now? Are you in the business of losing money?

Investment is not only for economic gains, sometimes it is a case of giving back to the society what the society gave to you.

abhosts:
Who exactly is benefiting from an ever falling Naira? What kind of cruelty is this? In 2019, a friend of mine based in the US invested $200,000(N72,000,000 at that time) into Nigerian real estate. Now his investment is valued at about N200,000,000($135,000). Despite the fact that his naira investment tripled in value, it was still not worth it from a dollar perspective. He is now regretting his decision because he would have been better off just leaving his $200k in the bank when you consider it is now worth 32 percent less. This is an example of foreign investor they claim to be courting.

I personally consider investing in Nigeria while living abroad( in the West) more a case of giving back to the society what the society gave to me and not necessarily for economic reasons.
If i want to invest in properties for economic gains , i will rather invest in certain selected Western european countries.

Doesnt come as a surprise as the naira exchange rates is plunging and nose diving. I was able to get at the rate of 800k per ton though many Sellers were insisting in 850k as at last week.
The artificial deprecition of the naira against major hard currencies has unfairly and unjustly favored hard curreny spenders in the nigerian market, unfortunately prices of commodities will keep rising until this advantage and favor is excluded.

ishadfurnitures:
Where do you need it ,we supply payment on delivery in southwest state only chat 08099212590

Pls your current price for 12mm (2 tons) for delivery within lagos.

The current price of dangote cement is around 6,300 naira in Lagos,

is it more or less in your area?

Nazkid1:
Please I will like to know is Austria rejection rate on a high side compared to other European countries?
I’ve been denied 3 times by Canada and I’m seeing Austria as a better alternative. Please I really want to know.
If there’s any WhatsApp group please add me too 07089124975

The rejection rate is low, as long as you have your admission letter and proof of funds you are almost certain of getting your visa

Segunagagu:


ohh really. thats nice!!!. i have actually never been to louth or donegal before. and as for me i dont really keep friends or have any.

as for the title. i was thinking of that too. i wont mind if u can suggest a nice title tbh. it will be good. so i will be waiting!!

Thanks for your response, maybe "Ireland Study Visa thread & General Life Experience of Nigerians Living in Ireland"

@Segunagagu, after the UK, the Irish Republic is the next country with a significant population of Nigerians in Europe. Some remote counties like Louth and Donegal has also some nigerian presence. I do believe that some of these residents are on nairaland and it will keep this thread more alive and active if the thread is so titled that such people can relate to it and make contributions to the thread. Please if possible edit the title to make it more inclusive.

Mboi2:


How about Upper Austria? How's life as a non-eu student there? Is it a place adviceabke to live in and study? I'm planning to apply for some schools in Upper Austria but I want to hear from ou guys first who know better. Someone told me that Vienna is a bit expensive to live in as a student.

The state of Upper Austria has two universities that may be of interest to international students, the Johannes Kepler University located in the state capital, Linz. There is also the university of Applied Science, upper Austria (FH, Oberösterreich) with campuses in Wels, Linz, Steyr and Hagenberg.

Though the cities of Linz, Steyr and Wels have good public transport network and may offer some modest opprtunities for student Jobs , in contrast Hagenberg is more of a rural setting. FH Hagenberg (Software Park) is a gigantic school of Information Technology with some courses of study taught 100% in English. FH Wels, Steyr and Linz also have some courses in english.

What should make you choose Upper Austria over Vienna is may be your intended course of study is available in english only in Upper Austria ,if not Vienna is a better choice.

Vienna is not more expensive compared to Upper Austria. Accommodation is not a big deal in Vienna, there are many student accommodation in Vienna. Settling in Vienna is easier because of its more cosmopolitan nature.

As regards jobbing and jobs for non EU students including Nigerians in Austria, the allowed 20hrs/week during the school semester is a right and not a privileg , obtaining working permits from the Austrian Labour Office (Arbeitsmarktservice) for these jobs is a mere formality and not at all complicated so long the total hours don`t exceed 20/week.

It is also of pertinence to note that when a new student starts jobbing and the earnings of the particular job is above the minijob (geringfügige Beschäftigung) flatrate currently set at 518,44€/month, the employer is obliged to pay your social insurance contributions (SV Beitrag), though a small fraction will also be deducted from your earnings for this purpose. The Social Insurance Contributions is not a mere health insurance but a comprehensive insurance that covers health, pension, unemployment and accident.

Combining multiple generous minijobs(geringfügige Beschäftigung) may helpful to a student because its not uncommon to find minjob that is not time intensive but pays good flat rate. When combining minijobs, it is important to note that you have to go the Regional Health Service centre (Gebietskrankenkasse) so as to know the due monthly social insurance contributions to be paying because each minijob pays only the accident insurance.

Souzin:

Would you be kind enough to drop the information on how to get cheap rentals?
Rentola and housinganywhere is expensive and isn't exactly helpful

For student hostels Google:

1. WIST heim

2. KHG heim

3. ESH heim

Specifying your desired location. These three have a national presence in Austria.

For private and cooperative housing (Genossenschaft) rentals check out the Immobilien section of WILLHABEN.AT

Dannyset:
Good day!

Where can one do police character certificate in Lagos?

Alagbon Police Station, Alagbon Close beside old Federal Secretariat Obalende.

Christie171:
If I start my application process now, how long before I can leave Nigeria and be in Austria?

Summer Semester 2025.