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How to apply?
You can easily apply for your visa online via the Consular Services Portal of the Federal Foreign Office. Fill out your application form online and upload your documents. Your details and documents will then be checked for completeness. You will receive feedback as to whether your documents are complete and have been submitted successfully.
You will then receive the link to book an appointment at the visa section. At this appointment, your identity and original documents will be checked, a short interview will be conducted, your biometric data (fingerprints and photo) will be recorded and the fee will be paid.
What documents do I need?
Instruction:
The following documents have to be submitted as indicated below:
• Sort your application according to this list.
• The required documents must be submitted in full at the personal interview. Documents sent in advance cannot be considered.
• Do not staple any of the documents.
• Copies need to be in DIN A4 format and black/white. Copies in color will not be accepted.
• Incomplete and unsorted applications will not be accepted.
Please Note: The Consulate General reserves the right to request further documents.
All information is without guarantee for correctness and completeness. They are based on the information available to the consulate at the time of creation.
Sorting list for you to print
Language Course (Please bring with you to your interview)
Sorting list with explanation:
- signed declaration by applicant (or legeal guardian) with place and date
- signed Regulations by applicant (or legeal guardian) with place and date
- original passport + copy of data page
- issued in the last 10 years
- valid for at least 6 more months
- at least two free pages
- as proof of a legal residence status in Nigeria
- only for applicants with a nationality other than Nigerian
in an intensive language course; at least 18 lessons per week (evening and weekend courses do not qualify)
Proof of payment for course fees, including:
Confirmation of payment receipt from the language school.
There are three possible ways to secure your financial means.
1) Blocked account
Open the blocked account in good time BEFORE applying for a visa. When applying for a visa, only the official confirmation of the account opening—including information on the amount paid in and the amount available per month—will be accepted. A confirmation that does not include this information is not sufficient. Proof of lodgement or transfer of funds without the aforementioned confirmation from the bank is not sufficient.
More information can be found here
2) Formal obligation (not older than six months)
Document must be presented in original + one copy.
Formal obligation(“Verpflichtungserklärung”) according to Sec. 66–68 of the German Residence Act, covering the entire duration of stay, signed by a person living in Germany at the local competent office in Germany.
The formal obligation can only be accepted as adequate proof of finance with the remark “nachgewiesen” (the financial capability of the sponsor has been verified).
More information can be found here
3) Part-time job
In some cases, you can work part-time to secure your financial means.
Employment contract for a part-time job in Germany (up to 20 hours per week, net €1,091/month).
Including the following details:
- specification of certificates, diplomas, and qualifications obtained
- professional training
- work experience
- signed by the applicant
- detailed expectations regarding the planned stay
- anticipated career and personal benefits, as well as future plans
Any documents that prove you have already worked, such as:
- work contracts
- employer statements
- salary slips
Certificates issued by any institution testing in accordance with the standards of the Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) are accepted. The test may not be older than one year.
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For births before December 15, 1992
1. Certified copy of the local birth register extract based on the first registration
and
2. Affidavit* (“Declaration of Age”) of one parent or the head of the family** if both parents are deceased
and
3. Copy of an identity document showing the signature of the person making the affidavit
For births at or after December 15, 1992
1. NPC birth certificate, issued from the NPC of your place of birth
if you do not have a birth certificate from the NPC:
1. Certified copy of the local birth register extract based on the first registration
and
2. Affidavit* (“Declaration of Age”) of one parent or the head of the family**
and
3. Copy of an identity document showing the signature of the person making the affidavit
* If necessary with a note of illiteracy, preferable e-Affidavit
** Head of family and at least 10 years older than the applicant
issued by the official registrar
For example, if you changed your name or there was a mistake on any of your documents
e.g.
- Affidavit of Change of Names (with the published newspaper advertisment)
- Affidavit of Reconciliation of Names
- Affidavit of Spinster- / Bachelorhood
- Affidavit of Facts
• if necessary, with a note of illiteracy
• issued by the competent court
Additionally, a copy of an identification document must be submitted showing the signature of the person making the affidavit
that prove your identity
Examples:
- hospital birth registration
- weighing card
- baptism certificate
- voter ID card
- vaccination certificate
- other expired passports
in chronological order
- Primary
- Secondary school
- WAEC or National diploma
- Bachelor Degree
- Masters Degree
- all originals for the copies mentioned above must be submitted in chronological order.
Your original documents will be returned to you once your application has been processed.
- not older than 6 months
- uniform white background
- size: 3,5x4,5 cm
not glued or stapled to the application form
• a self-addressed prepaid courier envelope from any major courier service, addressed to yourself (please ensure that the address is legible to facilitate delivery).
1. Parents’ passports
copies of the data pages
2. A signed consent form from the parent who is not attending the visa interview
- Letter of consent template (for more information:Letter of consent)
- If applicable: parents’ divorce decree
- If applicable: parents’ death certificates
For students / vocational training / voluntary service
The declaration must allow the minor to travel to Germany to study / work and to withdraw money from the blocked account set up in Germany.
