Wednesday 7 July 2021
Biswo Bhasa Document Translation- Translators' phone numbers.
Thursday 22 April 2021
Documents required to send tuition fees from Nepal to your foreign university.
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Documents required
1) Offer Letter from your foreign university
2) College Invoice
3) No Objection Certificate (NOC), issued by MOE Nepal.
4)PAN Card, (if you do not already have one, you can get one from Inland Revenue Department, Aantarik Rajaswo Bibhag Nepal, there are many offices of Inland Revenue Department in Kathmandu).
5) Your Passport ( Take a photocopy of it. Of course they'll copy themselves, but banks are usually overcrowded so prepare it ahead of time to avoid the hassle)
6) Sufficient funds on your or your sponsor's bank account.
(Remember that you need to calculate the total amount on today's date converting your money to the currency (e.g. USD, AUD, EUR, CAD) you want to deposit also add 2% government tax applicable when sending tuition fees abroad and required transfer fees, usually we pay all transfer charges ourselves (OUR) to make sure that university receives the exact amount mentioned in the invoice).
There's also another option (SHA-Shared) in which we only pay our bank's outgoing charges, but OUR option would be preferable so the University gets the exact amount you are sending. However do not confuse yourself with OUR and SHA as some banks put OUR themselves, but if they asked you, you can now make an informed decision.
Then with those 5 documents and ensuring you have enough funds, you head to your bank where you have an account. This type of transaction is normally handled by the "Remittence" department of the banks. Then they will give you the form to fill in, where you need to put beneficiary's name- which is the account name of your university. It needs to be exactly the same as what's written in the invoice you receive from your university. And, beneficiary's bank - which is the name of your university's bank. IBAN number which is International Bank account number and it is mentioned in the invoice as well. Address of your beneficiary's bank. And then you put your name, address, phone number and signature. All these details need to be clear as bank in Nepal does not want to take a risk sending money with incorrect details because even a minor mistake will result in your money being returned to your account. Hence, if something is unclear, email your university immediately and ask for clarification. Usually, bank officials want everything in print. If you have clarification details in your email, print that one out as well.
After the form is duly filled in with all the details, you can then submit all the documents at the remittence counter. If they say everything is ok, then they will transfer the money. After the money has been transferred they will issue you receipt of it. You need to visit the bank after few hours to obtain the receipt of transfer.
Though it may not be mandatory, you can send the scanned copy (Or a photo ) of the transfer receipt to your university so they can verify it and send you the acknowledgement document of the tuition fees paid, which is required when you apply for your visa.
As long as you have an offer letter, NOC issued by MOE, a PAN card issued by IRD, and a clear invoice from your university vividly mentioning account name, IBAN, Swift Code, Bank Address, and Beneficiary's bank name, the process should be rather smooth.
Also read.
List of Documents required for Canada.
NOC
Costs of applying to Canada
Tuesday 20 April 2021
German Embassy Kathmandu- Au Pair Visa- Questions and Answers
Here's questions and answers taken from German Embassy Kathmandu's Facebook Page regarding Au Pair Visa. Questions are asked by prospective applicants and answers are given by German Embassy Kathmandu ( referred hereunder to as GEK) itself
Which level of German Language Certificate is required to apply for Aupair Visa?
GEK: Hey! It is A1 and the certificate should not be older than 6 Months.
Is it mandatory to have language certificate which is not older than 6 months?
GEK: Yes that is correct! Because you can suspect that a beginner's niveau like A1 or A2 will "fade away" within six months, if the language is not practiced.
I already applied 3 years ago but I was rejected and I'm planning to reapply is there any possibility?
GEK: You are always allowed to file an application if you have an appointment and all necessary documents.
What if we have A2 certificate and it is from before lock down and is expired already. But I did online course and have certificate of the online course from Germany? Can I apply for Au Pair?GEK: If the Online class was held in Germany and they issued you an A2 Certificate according to the European standards, then you can apply with that certificate. However it has to a a certificate and not only a "teilnahmebestätigung"/Participation confirmation.
Is there any changes in application process due to COVID-19?GEK: Only that the health insurance needs to cover COVID-19.
What are the main things to look for during an Au Pair process?
GEK: You should not learn the answers by heart but be able to explain in your own words why this programme is relevant for you. Au Pair is a cultural exchange, not a training for child education etc. Why did you chose Germany and not France or the UK? How did you learn about the programme? What are your future plans and how does a one year GAP year help you with that? You have to give an individual explanation.
Does embassy accept b1 certificates even if they are not united?
GEK: what do you mean by united? You mean for each module, like "listening" speaking etc?
Yes. 4 certificates of b1. Nicht Gemeinsamt
GEK: Yes, that's ok.
if we got 63 in A1 can we apply for Au pair?
GEK: if you have an A1 certificate you can apply.. however you need to prove your language skills also during the visa interview.
How many time can we apply after rejection?
GEK: As often as you wish. However please note that Germany does not have a quota system. Meaning if you fit the criteria for a visa category, you can get the visa - there is no fixed number of Au Pair visa that we can issue and once we reach that number we stop issuing the visa category - that is NOT the case. So as long as something has not changed in your situation and you can't give a plausible explanation why you want to take this GAP year, also your future applications are likely to be rejected.
Is it risky to get visa with A1 certificate for Au Pair? Should have do A2 too?
GEK: A1 is the requirement. You then need to proof you language skills also in the Visa interview. Some applicants have a A1 certificate but when we speak with them at the counter they are not able to answer the questions and might get rejected.
German Embassy Kathmandu- Student Visa- Questions and Answers.
GEK= German Embassy Kathmandu
I have been awarded with DAAD scholarship for 2021 winter semester starting September when shall I book an appointment for visa?And, I want to bring my spouse together should I book different visa appointment date or same appointment will work?
GEK: Congrats! You can apply three months in advance (so June if you want to go in September). It would be ideal if both of you can book separate appointments through our webpage. We try to avoid to having too many people at the Embassy due to COVID. Feel free to book two consecutive appointments!
GEK: Appointments are open and easily bookable (because of COVID-restrictions the application numbers are low), usually you can book two weeks in advance.
Student visa of my friend was rejected 2 years ago though he has done his best in the interview, his document- language proficiency and other were perfect. I was shocked about the reason behind the rejection. His Sprachkenntnisse, His ability fades away. I think getting visa of someone depends on embassy employees MOOD. He is one of victim who was capable of getting visa. Embassy should give the criteria to the students about reason of rejection of visa, so they don't waste their time in learning Deutsch and can easily move another way ,make future plan so on
HELLO ! I have 2 Questions
(1) My German language certificate is 1.5 years Old Goethe Zertifikat B2. Can I apply for Study Visa in Studienkolleg?
(2) I want to apply for Kiel ,but I have heard from my many friends that we won't get any Visa from there? Is that true?
GEK: You will have to renew your language certificate. What your friends say is WRONG. There are not universities that get more rejections than others - it's about the applicant, not the university.
Should I have a new certificate?
Is it valid or not in german embassy? or I have to take a new exam? Because of lockdown there was no B2 exam.
GEK:You should try to give a new exam. If there is no B2, you can take the B1 exam and submit the fresh B1 certificate and the old B2 certificate.
I want to raise questions on present issue. If aufnahme is to be given in online, then should we give it from our country or we can go to Germany and give there. Please clarify this.
GEK: You should do the aufnahmetest online from Nepal If you the receive a confirmation, the application process is much quicker.
Another student's feedback: this should be the case every time. Going to Germany just to participate in the Aufnahme is really costly. A lot my friends have spent thousand of euros in Germany because they could not pass the Aufnahme test and have sadly returned to Nepal. This all could have been avoided if the Aufnahmetest was in Nepal. And maybe next time Embassy could host the Aufnahme test just like in Vietnam.
Thank you so much . Have a nice day
I have completed 4 years Bachelor's in civil engineering .but have poor grade. Can I apply for Bachelor's program in Germany in English medium. Is there any problem in visa if I redo the Bachelor's program again in Germany?
GEK: It depends on whether a German university accepts you. If you get an acceptance letter from a university and have the requested financial funds, the visa is usually issued.
Is the German language necessary for Master's programme or one can apply with IELTS and related language test?
GEK: German universities offer study courses in English and in German - it's your choice! If you chose an English course you need to submit an English language certificate (IELTS or TOEFL), if you chose a German study course it has to be a German language certificate (Goethe or VHS).
Do we need our birth certificate? It is mentioned but not highlighted in the checklist.
GEK: It is better if you submit it.
GEK: A visa cannot be extended. If you are not using an issued visa, you need to reapply for a new visa. However the issuance of the second visa would be easier since you already have all the documents.
Can student with A2 passed apply for learning B1 in Germany.
GEK: Usually no, you should try to do B1 in Nepal.
Can a thirteenth year degree be in any stream if one wishes to study BIT in Germany?
GEK: You would need to contact the German university that you have in mind directly and ask if you qualify. You can always apply for a visa if you have an admission letter.
Can one apply for student Visa while studying B1?
GEK: No, B1 is minimum
Is the Migration Certificate is required for the studienkollege? But in the checklist is is not mentioned?
only HSEB certificate and mark sheet are mentioned. Also for visa interview, is migration mandatory?
GEK: A migration certificate is not needed.
How about if the visa is expired, and can't use because of COVID-19. Can I get the visa again..how much sure I get the visa again? Is it sure I get the visa again?
GEK: You need to file a new application. If nothing much has changes compared to your last application, a new visa should be possible.
Why German embassy doesn't provide student visa when candidates are nervous during interview time.? Authorities know Deutsch is not even our second language, it is our 3rd language and it's normal to be nervous when we're going to face interview in foreign language.
GEK: if you are planning to move to a foreign country and to study in German language, you should be able to give relevant information during the interview - how else will you succeed in your studies? If you are going to study in English language in Germany, the interview will also be in English - and same, if you are planning to do an academic degree in that language you have to be able to answer the simple questions of the visa interview.
Can we bring our spouse with us while pursuing masters degree? What is the procedure?
GEK: Unfortunately you cannot sponsor your spouse while being on a student visa - only if you would receive a scholarship or stipend!
thank you so much. But, What if my spouse could fund her living expenses and accommodation by herself during her stay in Germany until I would be able to sponsor her?
GEK: Unfortunately it is still not possible, since the student visa category cannot sponsor spouses . however if your wife manages to find employment in Germany, she might be eligible for employment visa.
Any possibilities to get working visa in Germany?
Hi, what about english proficiency ? Is PTE (Pearson test of english ) is acceptable by German embassy ?
Three years of Bachelor's degree of BSW (Bachelor of Social Work), can I apply for Master's?
GEK: if a German university accepts you and issues you a letter - yes!
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