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I would be glad for your inputs. If one is applying is for research stay visa and needs to go with his/her spouse (as dependent), is the requirement(s) same as the family reunion but this time they are applying at the same time?

wallmosh:
I would be glad for your inputs. If one is applying is for research stay visa and needs to go with his/her spouse (as dependent), is the requirement(s) same as the family reunion but this time they are applying at the same time?

I read a comment here that it is possible to travel alongside your spouse/family if you got the pre-approval documents for you and your spouse/family. Not sure if it was for a specific visa type, but give it a shot. Better still, check through the comments on this thread if someone has mentioned this case already.

MedBose:


I read a comment here that it is possible to travel alongside your spouse/family if you got the pre-approval documents for you and your spouse/family. Not sure if it was for a specific visa type, but give it a shot. Better still, check through the comments on this thread if someone has mentioned this case already.

Thanks for your input

Hello,

I’m about to schedule an appointment at the embassy for blue card application. I already ed my documents to the German portal and it ed preliminary review.

However, I don’t have the “original” WAEC hard copy certificate but I have the digital certificate which was obtained from the WAEC portal.

Is a printout of this digital certificate sufficient or do I need to physically go to the WAEC office to get the hard copy? Or can I notarise the printout from the Lagos High Court, for example?

pepakov581:
Hello,

I’m about to schedule an appointment at the embassy for blue card application. I already ed my documents to the German portal and it ed preliminary review.

However, I don’t have the “original” WAEC hard copy certificate but I have the digital certificate which was obtained from the WAEC portal.

Is a printout of this digital certificate sufficient or do I need to physically go to the WAEC office to get the hard copy? Or can I notarise the printout from the Lagos High Court, for example?

Why not get the original copy of this certificate from WAEC? It would be good to have this for both the interview and the future. Since you asked, I’d advise you get the original hard copy certificate, especially as I do not see why WAEC wouldn’t give you if you have not collected it already.

The stress in notarising the print out is almost the same as requesting for your original WAEC certificate. Unless the digital certificate has same value as the hard copy? Which if this was the case, you would not need to stress about notarization.

On another note, why are you about to schedule an appointment?? Please schedule your appointment first then ask any questions later.

MedBose:



Why not get the original copy of this certificate from WAEC? It would be good to have this for both the interview and the future. Since you asked, I’d advise you get the original hard copy certificate, especially as I do not see why WAEC wouldn’t give you if you have not collected it already.

The stress in notarising the print out is almost the same as requesting for your original WAEC certificate. Unless the digital certificate has same value as the hard copy? Which if this was the case, you would not need to stress about notarization.

On another note, wha are you about to schedule an appointment? Please schedule your appointment first then ask any question.

Thanks for your response. I guess I’ll need to visit my school to get the certificate. I was just given statement of result as at the time I needed to enter uni.

I wanted to have all my documents ready first. But it’s good advice to schedule an appointment now that they’re available. Thanks.

Hello guys,

I am trying to get prepaid envelopes for my wife and 2 kids (13, 10) . Do they need separate envelopes? Should the receiver of the envelopes be their mum or should be address to each child?

DevAhmed:
Hello guys,

I am trying to get prepaid envelopes for my wife and 2 kids (13, 10) . Do they need separate envelopes? Should the receiver of the envelopes be their mum or should be address to each child?

I think they can use one prepaid envelope since it would be one address and their appointment is at the same time. The key thing is to inform the consular officer (in the case they conduct the interview in a different room from each other) that the family will be using one prepaid envelope. I know of a group of six colleagues from one company (sponsored by it as well) that had their interview at the same time and used one prepaid envelope.

Thank you 🙏

MedBose:


I think they can use one prepaid envelope since it would be one address and their appointment is at the same time. The key thing is to inform the consular officer (in the case they conduct the interview in a different room from each other) that the family will be using one prepaid envelope. I know of a group of six colleagues from one company (sponsored by it as well) that had their interview at the same time and used one prepaid envelope.

For those that havent gone for the Interview, can we buy the Prepaid Envelop at the Embassy or do we have to get it before going to the Embassy?

Kinglaz:
For those that havent gone for the Interview, can we buy the Prepaid Envelop at the Embassy or do we have to get it before going to the Embassy?

Yes, can be gotten easily and without stress at the Embassy. By “at the embassy” , I mean at the DHL or FedEx office close to the embassy’s location. There is a car park close (less than 7 minutes walk) to the embassy; this is where you’ll find the DHL’s mini office (kiosk). Sometimes the clerk/worker from FedEx will be at the front of the security post beside the embassy (earlier in the morning) selling to interested parties.

There is also the possibility to get it immediately after your interview, if you somehow forgot to bring it during the interview. The consular officer who conducted your interview will give you a note with a time limit (30 - 45 minutes) that allows you to quickly get the prepaid courier envelope and submit it to him/her at the Embassy through the officials at the gate.

Hello everyone, I have a question concerning health insurance coverage for work visa application.

Please, for anyone who applied for the EU blue card, did you submit a health insurance coverage in your online application? If you did, was it obtained from your employer or did you purchase a private insurance in order to get pre-approval for the appointment?

Thanks.

funtaro:
Hello everyone, I have a question concerning health insurance coverage for work visa application.

Please, for anyone who applied for the EU blue card, did you submit a health insurance coverage in your online application? If you did, was it obtained from your employer or did you purchase a private insurance in order to get pre-approval for the appointment?

Thanks.

I believe the health insurance is part of the documents to be submitted on the online portal. Insurance coverage for at least 90days starting from your employment start date.

The insurance certificate can be easily gotten from AXA Mansard (Travel health insurance for Schengen areas) and is not too expensive, so you can purchase it by yourself.

When you resume in , your employer will inform you how to enroll for the German public health insurance, as this is compulsory and contributed for by both you and your employer. For your interview in Nigeria and travelling, the health insurance from AXA Mansard (or any other trusted health insurance company in Nigeria) is sufficient.

Insurance is always a compulsory requirement to get any type of German visa for travel purposes.

Good evening Everyone,
I am new to this Japa thing but of recent decided it's time to move.

I have 12yrs work experience spanning Telecom, IT and Sys. I have picked interest in because someone hinted I can get IT jobs in . Randomly I am applying on LinkedIn, to follow up with Indeed. Please I need some suggestions and directions here.
Also, I have started learning German on Duolingo.

Please advice a brother! Thank you

Someone from 7th of March got an appointment date yesterday.

March or February?

DevAhmed:
Someone from 7th of February got an appointment date yesterday.

March I mean 😀

iListen:
March or February?

funtaro:
Hello everyone, I have a question concerning health insurance coverage for work visa application.

Please, for anyone who applied for the EU blue card, did you submit a health insurance coverage in your online application? If you did, was it obtained from your employer or did you purchase a private insurance in order to get pre-approval for the appointment?

Thanks.

I enrolled for public health insurance with Techniker Krankenkasse. During the registration, you’d have to include your employer’s details anyway. I submitted the confirmation in my online application and it was accepted.

Good thing is that it doesn’t start counting until the specified start date (when you move to ) so it doesn’t have any initial cost to get enrolled.

You might also want to go with private insurance. But there are pros and cons. Like how it’s very difficult to switch to public health insurance once you’ve gone private, etc

ugreat:
Good evening Everyone,
I am new to this Japa thing but of recent decided it's time to move.

I have 12yrs work experience spanning Telecom, IT and Sys. I have picked interest in because someone hinted I can get IT jobs in . Randomly I am applying on LinkedIn, to follow up with Indeed. Please I need some suggestions and directions here.
Also, I have started learning German on Duolingo.

Please advice a brother! Thank you

I have around 4 years of experience but I got my current job with my German employer by randomly applying for jobs on LinkedIn in 2022. It’s harder to do that now due to the global market conditions but I imagine with your years of experience, you could still be able to pull it off.

You can also check out r/cscareerquestionsEU on Reddit. You would find present/past stories of people’s experience with applying for German jobs.

pepakov581:


I have around 4 years of experience but I got my current job with my German employer by randomly applying for jobs on LinkedIn in 2022. It’s harder to do that now due to the global market conditions but I imagine with your years of experience, you could still be able to pull it off.

You can also check out r/cscareerquestionsEU on Reddit. You would find present/past stories of people’s experience with applying for German jobs.

Great response. Thank you Chief.

Did you learn German before you left?

ugreat:


Great response. Thank you Chief.

Did you learn German before you left?

I haven’t left yet 😅. Just started my application for the blue card recently. I’ve been working remotely for them.

I am also learning German too. Currently A2 according to Duolingo. You likely don’t need to know German for the job if it’s an international company.

If you are certain that your aspiration is to relocate, work and thrive in ; then the best advice I have received is to learn the German language. Perhaps A1 is a good start if you hold the EU Blue card and work in an international org. where English is widely spoken.

Nonetheless, a German proficiency of at least B1 makes all the difference, especially if you are thinking long term. You will stand out and a whole lot of subsequent opportunities will be open to you. If you can learn the language to a good level of B1 while in Nigeria, then you are of the lot most fortunate.

pquaver:


I dont feel is faster that way ooo.. My friend and cousin too are still waiting.. My friend that 1 am sure we went to submit all the documents to standesamt im December and December the still wrote that the documents has been sent to German embassy in Nigeria for the verification (Urkundenüberprüfung).. It is this march that standesamt wrote that the embassy has acknowledged in writing receipt of the Dokument sent to them from since December ooo.. Now the told us the process will take about 8 to 9 months... No be the same waiting? And don't forget my friend's wife has not even booked for interview, infact i am going to him to tell the wife to kukuma boook interview now oooo.. Cos to wait 9 months and still wait another 1and half for interview is too long if you ask me.. I think d best is getting married in an eu country like Dänemark and then submitting your marriage certificate for deutche urkunde.. That i believe is faster, there wont be need for verification again i believe because of the document are from danisch sources..

pls I would like to know did you get married in without document if yes which city and what year?

Dear all, I will be grateful if I can get a . I am currently in and also on a blue card. Please I would like to know the time frame for family reunion visa, I mean for the appointment. Because I saw on the application site, they wrote over a year waiting time. Please is it the same appointment time for Blue card holders who are applying for their spous for family reunion or there are special dedicated appointment site. Thank you in advance. I have also gone through some of the chat to see if similar question has been asked and answered but I couldn't find anyone.

KenGreat1:
pls I would like to know did you get married in without document if yes which city and what year?

It is not possible to get married in without papers.. U must have a valid permit (ein gültiger Aufenthaltstitel)..

okafor1989:
Dear all, I will be grateful if I can get a . I am currently in and also on a blue card. Please I would like to know the time frame for family reunion visa, I mean for the appointment. Because I saw on the application site, they wrote over a year waiting time. Please is it the same appointment time for Blue card holders who are applying for their spous for family reunion or there are special dedicated appointment site. Thank you in advance. I have also gone through some of the chat to see if similar question has been asked and answered but I couldn't find anyone.

Unfortunately, it is the same appointment for everyone, whether blue card, permanent residence, temporary residence or even German . The only advantage blue card has is that your spouse may not need the A1 language requirement and may also skip document verification.

If you haven't applied yet, it may take you guys till 2026 and by then you may have transitioned to permanent residence if not , hence the advantages may still not be applicable to you then.

If you have the cash, you can process for her a student visa to the UK or to any other country with easier migration to . And then process the family reunion from there.

MedBose:
If you are certain that your aspiration is to relocate, work and thrive in ; then the best advice I have received is to learn the German language. Perhaps A1 is a good start if you hold the EU Blue card and work in an international org. where English is widely spoken.

Nonetheless, a German proficiency of at least B1 makes all the difference, especially if you are thinking long term. You will stand out and a whole lot of subsequent opportunities will be open to you. If you can learn the language to a good level of B1 while in Nigeria, then you are of the lot most fortunate.

Thank you

pepakov581:


I enrolled for public health insurance with Techniker Krankenkasse. During the registration, you’d have to include your employer’s details anyway. I submitted the confirmation in my online application and it was accepted.

Good thing is that it doesn’t start counting until the specified start date (when you move to ) so it doesn’t have any initial cost to get enrolled.

You might also want to go with private insurance. But there are pros and cons. Like how it’s very difficult to switch to public health insurance once you’ve gone private, etc

Thank you. The health insurance coverage was provided by my employer, but the consulate portal seemed to have missed the one I ed. As a result, I have a new problem: I chose an appointment date ahead before making my application online and I am yet to get a response from the consulate (who is still reviewing it). I don't know if I should make an appearance at the embassy with all required documents (in order not to lose my appointment slot).

KenGreat1:
pls I would like to know did you get married in without document if yes which city and what year?

pquaver:


I dont feel is faster that way ooo.. My friend and cousin too are still waiting.. My friend that 1 am sure we went to submit all the documents to standesamt im December and December the still wrote that the documents has been sent to German embassy in Nigeria for the verification (Urkundenüberprüfung).. It is this march that standesamt wrote that the embassy has acknowledged in writing receipt of the Dokument sent to them from since December ooo.. Now the told us the process will take about 8 to 9 months... No be the same waiting? And don't forget my friend's wife has not even booked for interview, infact i am going to him to tell the wife to kukuma boook interview now oooo.. Cos to wait 9 months and still wait another 1and half for interview is too long if you ask me.. I think d best is getting married in an eu country like Dänemark and then submitting your marriage certificate for deutche urkunde.. That i believe is faster, there wont be need for verification again i believe because of the document are from danisch sources..

Kindly let me know how to go about submitting the documents.
How did your friend/cousin get an appointment? What documents were submitted?

pepakov581:


I haven’t left yet 😅. Just started my application for the blue card recently. I’ve been working remotely for them.

I am also learning German too. Currently A2 according to Duolingo. You likely don’t need to know German for the job if it’s an international company.

Have you done ZAB? I am in currently came with work visa.

MedBose:


I believe the health insurance is part of the documents to be submitted on the online portal. Insurance coverage for at least 90days starting from your employment start date.

The insurance certificate can be easily gotten from AXA Mansard (Travel health insurance for Schengen areas) and is not too expensive, so you can purchase it by yourself.

When you resume in , your employer will inform you how to enroll for the German public health insurance, as this is compulsory and contributed for by both you and your employer. For your interview in Nigeria and travelling, the health insurance from AXA Mansard (or any other trusted health insurance company in Nigeria) is sufficient.

Insurance is always a compulsory requirement to get any type of German visa for travel purposes.

Thanks. The consulate rejected this, insisting that it does not apply to long-term residents. I have begun looking at other options.