German missions warn Nigerians: we don't work with visa agents
The German embassy in Abuja and consulate in Lagos said on X that they use no visa agents and that nobody can promise approval, a job or a faster slot. Booking an appointment through the official system costs nothing. The warning followed reports of applicants who paid large sums for fake offers.
Use only the official German mission and VFS pages, and never pay anyone who guarantees a visa or an appointment.
Source: Arbiterz. Always confirm details on the official government website before you act.
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