Hello all and welcome to this thread. This new year, I believe a lot of people have resolutions and plans they intend to achieve this year and for the future. I am a strong believer in the saying "Knowledge (the right information) is Power" hence having the right information from people's experiences and legit sources can lead to the achievement of our goals.

Now, for those of us who are intending to migrate to Germany for work or family re-union purposes, it is very vital to get the right information on processes and guidance to successful acquiring of your visum (visa).

Here we go, first, it will be very important to visit the German Consulate official website, try to know the legit site as opposed to third-party, clone sites, or random Google site results. The official site of the German Consulate in Nigeria is https://nigeria.diplo.de, there you can find a lot of information regarding types of visas, booking appointments, and requirements.

I believe there are Nigerians out there in Germany who have gone through this process in the past few years that can share their experience with us, which is always helpful. I have questions and well as I can answer questions of my journey to this stage, I have also been able to share and answer questions on other threads that can help.

So let's begin this journey by helping each other one question and answer at a time for the right information is the power that will help us achieve our goals.

Thank you.

I just got to Berlin on a work Visa so applying for my blue card soon. My wife has done her verification and hopefully she joins me soon.

Thats great news! Its been 6weeks since my interview but no word from embassy yet, how long did you wait before you got your visa from Lagos embassy?

temitayoolu:
I just got to Berlin on a work Visa so applying for my blue card soon. My wife has done her verification and hopefully she joins me soon.

@temitayoolu, how did you go about the work visa, am much interested.

There are a lot of start up technology companies in Berlin that are looking to employ foreign talents. If you have the skills you can start searching and applying for jobs online, like I got mine on Xing.com but there are job portals like [url]berlinstartupjobs.com[/url] and you can search on Google for jobs in Berlin.

It is important not to give up when you get rejection mails from one or two companies these things happen but keep on applying as there are so many other companies that will like your profile.

Check out companies like AUTO-1, Project A, N26, Smava GmbH etc... They are always recruiting.

Godson1988:
@temitayoolu, how did you go about the work visa, am much interested.

What are the requirements for a work visa

2 Visa Application Forms (Application for a Residence Permit) – no copies required
Valid passport +2 copies of its data page
2 signed declarations according to Section 54 Paragraph 2 Nr. 8 of the German Alien's Law
2 identical passport pictures according to biometric specifications
School Leaving Certificates of Primary and Secondary School/ WAEC-Certificate
Proof of previous academic studies/professional training/ work experience (if applicable)
Birth Certificate from National Population Commission or Declaration of Age deposed to by head of Family
Biographically old documents (older than 5 years) to verify identity (such as library card, baptism certificate, vaccination card etc.)
Work Contract with the German company/ organisation, including information on salary, specific duties, work conditions and time frame of the contract
Possibly: consent of the German Federal Employment Agency (may be obtained beforehand)
Prepaid courier envelope by any major courier service.

Also note that you can go for Blue Card which is an option only if your job offer meets the salary benchmark of 52k euros above. The required documents for the Blue Card is different, fund below;

Passport
2 completely filled application forms
2 completely filled declarations in accordance with Section 54 of the Residence Act
2 biometric passport pictures
Curriculum vitae of professional career, including all certificates, diplomas, etc.
German university degree or recognised foreign degree comparable to a German degree
Working contract or binding job offer with details of gross annual salary.
Pre-paid courier envelope from a major courier service.

go4value:
What are the requirements for a work visa

Sam8850:
2 Visa Application Forms (Application for a Residence Permit) – no copies required
Valid passport +2 copies of its data page
2 signed declarations according to Section 54 Paragraph 2 Nr. 8 of the German Alien's Law
2 identical passport pictures according to biometric specifications
School Leaving Certificates of Primary and Secondary School/ WAEC-Certificate
Proof of previous academic studies/professional training/ work experience (if applicable)
Birth Certificate from National Population Commission or Declaration of Age deposed to by head of Family
Biographically old documents (older than 5 years) to verify identity (such as library card, baptism certificate, vaccination card etc.)
Work Contract with the German company/ organisation, including information on salary, specific duties, work conditions and time frame of the contract
Possibly: consent of the German Federal Employment Agency (may be obtained beforehand)
Prepaid courier envelope by any major courier service.

Also note that you can go for Blue Card which is an option only if your job offer meets the salary benchmark of 52k euros above. The required documents for the Blue Card is different, fund below;

Passport
2 completely filled application forms
2 completely filled declarations in accordance with Section 54 of the Residence Act
2 biometric passport pictures
Curriculum vitae of professional career, including all certificates, diplomas, etc.
German university degree or recognised foreign degree comparable to a German degree
Working contract or binding job offer with details of gross annual salary.
Pre-paid courier envelope from a major courier service.

Thanks. You did not mention if proficiency in german is required

Proficiency in German isn't required but rather it's a bonus to have.

keleto:



Thanks. You did not mention if proficiency in german is required

Sam8850 hit the nail on the head for this one.

Sam8850:
There are a lot of start up technology companies in Berlin that are looking to employ foreign talents. If you have the skills you can start searching and applying for jobs online, like I got mine on Xing.com but there are job portals like [url]berlinstartupjobs.com[/url] and you can search on Google for jobs in Berlin.

It is important not to give up when you get rejection mails from one or two companies these things happen but keep on applying as there are so many other companies that will like your profile.

Check out companies like AUTO-1, Project A, N26, Smava GmbH etc... They are always recruiting.

Took a week and four days. I had my pre approval from the german employment agency

Sam8850:
Thats great news! Its been 6weeks since my interview but no word from embassy yet, how long did you wait before you got your visa from Lagos embassy?

Wow! Funny thing is I also got a pre-approval from Alien Office in Berlin since September but didn't go for interview until November.

temitayoolu:
Took a week and four days. I had my pre approval from the german employment agency

Maybe the holidays I guess.

had my interview in Dec and was lucky.

Sam8850:
Wow! Funny thing is I also got a pre-approval from Alien Office in Berlin since September but didn't go for interview until November.

I called the Embassy and they said I'll get it by next week.

Very optimistic, I'm supposed to resume work next Monday.

temitayoolu:
Maybe the holidays I guess.

had my interview in Dec and was lucky.

Sam8850:
There are a lot of start up technology companies in Berlin that are looking to employ foreign talents. If you have the skills you can start searching and applying for jobs online, like I got mine on Xing.com but there are job portals like [url]berlinstartupjobs.com[/url] and you can search on Google for jobs in Berlin.

It is important not to give up when you get rejection mails from one or two companies these things happen but keep on applying as there are so many other companies that will like your profile.

Check out companies like AUTO-1, Project A, N26, Smava GmbH etc... They are always recruiting.

Please are you into ICT like are you into Software Development

Yes, I'm a BI Developer and Data Scientist.

lordally:


Please are you into ICT like are you into Software Development

Sam8850:
Yes, I'm a BI Developer and Data Scientist.

That's amazing bro!! please what is *BI?? and also how many years experience dp you have?

Sam8850:
Yes, I'm a BI Developer and Data Scientist.

That's amazing bro!! please what is *BI?? and also how many years experience do you have?

BI - Business Intelligence with 3years experience.

lordally:


That's amazing bro!! please what is *BI?? and also how many years experience do you have?

Sam8850:
BI - Business Intelligence with 3years experience.

That's Great!!! please did you learn it here in Nigeria??

I am presently in Germany. Great place.

tessytessy:
I am presently in Germany. Great place.

Ok

I am applying for family reunion visa. Had my interview in October and I guess verification is complete even though I didn't get an email on that. My spouse has a blue card and has been invited to the foreign office for an interview next week. God's willing we'll get a favourable response this month.

Yes, right here in Nigeria.

lordally:

That's Great!!! please did you learn it here in Nigeria??

Sam8850:
Yes, right here in Nigeria.

Please where did you learn the course

Great news and we wish you good luck.

I have a number of questions I'd like to ask regarding the application process.

1. Did the Verification Officer visit the entire family members you listed on the forms?
2. Did you do any document verification?
3. Since your spouse has a blue card you are not required to show proof of language, was this asked for?

Thanks.

Triumphantglory:
I am applying for family reunion visa. Had my interview in October and I guess verification is complete even though I didn't get an email on that. My spouse has a blue card and has been invited to the foreign office for an interview next week. God's willing we'll get a favourable response this month.

Mostly self-thought, online courses (Udemy, Codecademy, edx), most importantly on the job experience.

lordally:


Please where did you learn the course

Sam8850:
Mostly self-thought, online courses (Udemy, Codecademy, edx), most importantly on the job experience.

Thanks a lot baba!!! lets say I do these online courses ...will I be able to get a job in Nigeria

I guess I didn't mention this before, your first degree is very key, and yes, you will be able to get jobs here in Nigeria.

Learning online is also more about improving your existing skills or learning a new skill to get you an edge in that field or at least be a decent candidate.

lordally:


Thanks a lot baba!!! lets say I do these online courses ...will I be able to get a job in Nigeria