Joemike178:
Hello everyone Experts in the house pls am going for my France visa interview my sponsor has 3M in her account and I have 5 million in my account making a total of 8M But my sponsor work in a good place have collected her payment slip she earn up to 800k a month and also the inflow and out of money she has in her account for the last 3months is over 20M so am asking will our both bank statement = 8M will it be enough for proof of funds

Holywizard:
Pls help oooo. I sent Naira equivalent to someone in Europe to help me pay my tuition fee. The person is now telling me that the school website is a scam and they are fraudsters.
I'm really confused because it was an agency that is helping me out.

hunee:
Name of the school
Maybe someone in France can help you re confirm.
No need for panic

hunee:
Name of the school
Maybe someone in France can help you re confirm.
No need for panic

cucumbar:
ITALIAN VISA ALERT!

-Submitted my documents at TLS on the 19th of June.

-Documents received at the embassy on the 20th of June.

-Received a call from the embassy on the 22nd of June from the embassy that my application will not be processed, because my travel date is still far(December), my passport will be returned to TLS the next week and I will get a refund; was asked to apply in September or October.

- Received a text message on July 3rd that my passport was ready for collection.

- Went for collection today and wasn’t surprised to find the visa in my passport , because I suspected they were going to process it when I didn’t return my passport last week like they said they would.

-Got 10 days entry with 30 days validity.

Joemike178:
Hello everyone Experts in the house pls am going for my France visa interview my sponsor has 3M in her account and I have 5 million in my account making a total of 8M But my sponsor work in a good place have collected her payment slip she earn up to 800k a month and also the inflow and out of money she has in her account for the last 3months is over 20M so am asking will our both bank statement = 8M will it be enough for proof of funds

HRprof:

What type of visa are you applying for ?

Joemike178:
study visa sir

realmidas:
I really have no idea what is going on at the Italian consulate. it seems they're on a prolonged holiday or just can't be bothered. My application was made over a month ago and it's been crickets since then. I'm envious that my people got their passports back within a week of applying at the French consulate!

Sandy04:
VISA ALERT !!! To God be the glory 🙏

Biometrics- 21st July
Pickup Mail - 4th July
UPS delivered- 7th July
I got 10 days multiple entry (I applied for 5 days)
longest I have had to wait for a Visa.

Documents submitted

Data Passport
Application form
Hotel reservations
Flight reservation on KLM
CAC documents
Landed property documents
House property documents bought
Car Papers
(All properties bought in my Name)
Work ID card (I work for myself, but I have workers )
Leave approval letter from my Staff (HR)
3 months statements on my personal account
3 months statements on my business account
3 months statements on my Domiciliary.
Insurance paid for 5 days
My daughters birth certificate (she’s Brazilian)
Pictures of myself, and my daughter.
Cover letter explaining, I’ll be going for my birthday, and my daughter will be with my mom, when I am away.
I didn’t book, or pay for any tours.
Previous Visas (Schengen, Brazil, Dubai, SA etc)…
NB:
I have been to france, but through another country…
This is the first time I am applying through France .
Itinerary, and full details of my activities in 5 days was also included.

God bless you all for your contribution here, it helped.

pufframmy:
congrat how many months given

jarrot:
Shout out to all comrades dishing out useful information on this thread. I would be applying to France for 15 days tourist Visa next month. What questions are being asked at the embassy? This is my first application and I don't have a travel history.

Chiomaleo:
Hello everyone,

I just submitted applied for my france study visa at VFS lagos yesterday.. fingers crossed and i am very hopeful for a positive feedback in a week plus.
Started the process for admission, secured that the also finished interview with campus france. I did everything myself. No Agents at all.
If you have any questions. I’m willing to help.

JaySterling:
Hey guys, I got a quick question

I have a Schengen visa issued by Spain

I visited Spain last week

Though I’m currently back

Now I want to visit France in a few days

Can I fly to France directly or I would have to travel through Spain first ?

thelma76:


You don’t go to any embassy for questioning. You send in your applications through the VAC (Visa application center) which in this case is VFS Global. No visa interviews, just fill in the application form online, pay and book your appointment then go and collate your documents according to what is required and submit during your appointment.

The France consulate has a detailed website that explains the process of applying for a tourist visa step by step. Try googling “France tourist visa application for Nigeria” it’s one of the websites listed in results

Haryanfe7:



Hi. Hope you're doing good. Have you received your Visa? I'd like to know how much you paid for the tuition deposit and what amount was in your POF, please. Thanks.

theHanafis:
Hi Guys!

I recently got a job in France and I'm applying for the French passeport talent visa. My host, the company will cover all cost (accommodation + cash on arrival + flight ticket + reimbursement of visa processing cost). I'm aware that I'm to provide travel document (passport), ID photograph, contract agreement from the host, and highest degree certificate as requested from the visa application site.

Do I need to ask my employer to book the flight before my appointment date in order to show travel itinerary?, and ask them for the paid 1-month accommodation?

Also, what other documents do I need? travel health insurance? if yes, can I apply for it online, make payment and printout a slip as evidence for the insurance?

Anyone with experience regarding passeport talent application?

I would be glad if someone could find time to provide me with some answers to my questions.

davide470:
Are you applying for a Passeport Talent Researcher?

- You will need a travel insurance till you register for Ameli (French healthcare). 3 months duration should be okay.
- Hotel/Hostel/Rental agreement is needed or your host can provide an Attestation d'hébergement (Accommodation Certificate)
- If you feel the need to attach a police report, go ahead.

abduloau:
This is an update regarding my long stay visa (Passeport Talent Researcher) application at the VFS centre in Lagos
I applied on the 23rd December, 2021 and my VISA was issued on the 5th of January, 2022.
Below are the documents I submitted:
1. International passport
2. Two copies of data page of my international passport (black and white). I saw so many people making coloured copies of the data page and I really don't know why.
3. Two copies of the online visa application form (blank and white). Try to avoid those agents beside the VFS building. They will mislead you just to make money. The guy convinced me to print the first and last page of the application form coloured (500 each). Upon entry, the lady that attended to make asked me to make a photocopy of the application form. I had an extra copy with me so I gave her the black and white copy.
4. The original copy of work contract agreement sent from France
5. My degree certificates; bachelors, MSc and PhD.
6. Covid-19 vaccination status
7. Axamansard travel insurance (Three months as advised here). I emailed VFS prior to buying the insurance policy as to the minimum duration required for the travel insurance. They responded that it is discretionary. I can buy any month I like.
8. Two coloured passport photo with a white background. I actually paid and took the picture at the VFS centre. I tried to avoid stories that passport does not meet the requirement.

What I did not submit
1. Travel history. One of the agents beside the VFS building told me to make coloured copies of my travel history but I refused because of the cost implications. Although I had black and white copies, the lady returned it back to me.
2. Flight reservation. The consulate called me twice. I missed the first call on the 2nd of January and they called back on the 5th to ask when I was travelling.
3. Police report.
4. Letter of introduction.
5. Hotel reservation.
6. Bank statement

My advise is to follow the instructions on the printed online application form for the documents required and try to avoid those agents beside the VFS building.
I wish you all the best of luck in your visa applications.

theHanafis:
Thanks @Newbiein2016 for your response and those quotes. I have another question. I'm looking to schedule an early appointment within this month because my employer wants me to join immediately, and I see that most of the available dates in Abuja are in late August. Is there a way, I can schedule an early appointment? Any time of the day vfs release early dates?
Unfortunately, my experience has been that one needs to keep searching to see if closer dates open up. Given the closeness of your start date, can your employer write directly to the office of the Consul General for this? This is the only other way to expedite the visa process.

They'll need to get a more direct email if possible as the one shared on these threads (visas.lagos-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr) might not reach the intended target.

Or is it possible for one to schedule a date, then reschedule to an earlier date? If so, is there a cost for the rescheduling and how much?

If I rem correctly, one could reschedule a max of 1 time before you have to pay a new fee but this applies for future dates only i.e. you can't reschedule for an earlier date.