spriteB:
Thank you everyone for the support. I got my short stay France- Schengen Visa today!

Submission at VFS - Monday, March 6th.
Notification of passport return - Monday, March 13th
Passport delivery by UPS - Tuesday, March 14th.

Intended Travel dates: March 18th to 26th.
Destination: Paris.


Documents Submitted at VFS:


1. Application form.
2. Nigerian Passport.
3. Return ticket purchased via Wakanow. ( Realized from this thread that I would've just made reservation so money won't go to waste, just in case...)
4. Ticket reservation of tour activities. Booked on Viator, but not paid for.
5. Letter of introduction from my Employer , confirming employment and dates of travel and Employment letter.
6. 6 months bank statement each for my Salary account (Naira) and a Dollar account. This was reduced to 3 months for each account at VFS.
7. Allianze travel insurance; purchased via Wakanow .(Already purchased it before I saw this thread.)
8. Hotel accommodation booked via Hotels. com; but not yet paid for.
9. Copies of Work ID, Pension and Co-operative participation - I used them as a proof of strong tie to Nigeria.
10. Cover letter introducing myself, intended activities in Paris and summarizing the documents submitted. (Many many thanks to the contributors on this thread!)
11. Copy of US Visa.

PS: I got my US Visa just last month but I'm yet to travel with it. I was told at VFS that I'm a 'Frequent Traveler' so it was written on my documents pouch, even though I'm a first time traveler. So if you have any of the Visas listed on the website, just select 'frequent traveler' for your VFS appointment.

Thank you, everyone!

gerrald02:
any travel agent or website recommended for international flights that one can compare ticket prices and pay with naira card?

OsiEnterprise4:


I thought I will ask, why did you still apply to France, when you have a valid USA visa? From Us you can fly Schengen as along as the Visa is still valid

OsiEnterprise4:


I thought I will ask, why did you still apply to France, when you have a valid USA visa? From Us you can fly Schengen as along as the Visa is still valid

HRprof:

Are you talking about US visa or US passport
With US visa is impossible

spriteB:
Thank you everyone for the support. I got my short stay France- Schengen Visa today!

Submission at VFS - Monday, March 6th.
Notification of passport return - Monday, March 13th
Passport delivery by UPS - Tuesday, March 14th.

Intended Travel dates: March 18th to 26th.
Destination: Paris.


Documents Submitted at VFS:


1. Application form.
2. Nigerian Passport.
3. Return ticket purchased via Wakanow. ( Realized from this thread that I would've just made reservation so money won't go to waste, just in case...)
4. Ticket reservation of tour activities. Booked on Viator, but not paid for.
5. Letter of introduction from my Employer , confirming employment and dates of travel and Employment letter.
6. 6 months bank statement each for my Salary account (Naira) and a Dollar account. This was reduced to 3 months for each account at VFS.
7. Allianze travel insurance; purchased via Wakanow .(Already purchased it before I saw this thread.)
8. Hotel accommodation booked via Hotels. com; but not yet paid for.
9. Copies of Work ID, Pension and Co-operative participation - I used them as a proof of strong tie to Nigeria.
10. Cover letter introducing myself, intended activities in Paris and summarizing the documents submitted. (Many many thanks to the contributors on this thread!)
11. Copy of US Visa.

PS: I got my US Visa just last month but I'm yet to travel with it. I was told at VFS that I'm a 'Frequent Traveler' so it was written on my documents pouch, even though I'm a first time traveler. So if you have any of the Visas listed on the website, just select 'frequent traveler' for your VFS appointment.

Thank you, everyone!

frankfab:


Congratulations.

Please do you have any information on how one can extend the short stay visa for more than 90 days, or even get residence permit before the expiration.

frankfab:


Congratulations.

Please do you have any information on how one can extend the short stay visa for more than 90 days, or even get residence permit before the expiration.

Restricted:

Application submitted last week Tuesday, passport returned by UPS today. 12 days visa issued. This is my first Schengen visa.

Restricted:

Application submitted last week Tuesday, passport returned by UPS today. 12 days visa issued. This is my first Schengen visa.

Restricted:

Application submitted last week Tuesday, passport returned by UPS today. 12 days visa issued. This is my first Schengen visa.

Restricted:

Application submitted last week Tuesday, passport returned by UPS today. 12 days visa issued. This is my first Schengen visa.

Restricted:

Application submitted last week Tuesday, passport returned by UPS today. 12 days visa issued. This is my first Schengen visa.

OsiEnterprise4:


I thought I will ask, why did you still apply to France, when you have a valid USA visa? From Us you can fly Schengen as along as the Visa is still valid

Restricted:

Submission at VFS - Tuesday, March 21st.
Notification of passport return - Friday March 24th
Passport delivery by UPS - Monday, March 27th.

Intended Travel dates: April 5th to 15th......(10days). I guess that was why they gave me 12days visa due to first time. NOTE: I had 2 previous Schengen Visa refusals in 2017.

Destination: Paris.

Documents Submitted at VFS:

1. Application form.
2. Nigerian Passport.
3. Return ticket booked via KLM pay later option.
4. Ticket reservation of tour activities. (I paid for the cheap ones like 12 euros and i did just reservation for the expensive ones)
5. Letter of introduction from my office, confirming leave period and dates of travel (NOTE: I own my own business so i included Work ID card, CAC docs, Tax clearance, some receipts of sales.........basically evidence that i run a proper business.)
6. 3 months bank statement each for my Salary account and company acct with bank reference letters.
7. 2 weeks travel insurance (that might have also contributed to the 12days visa lol
8. Hotel accommodation booked via booking. com; but not yet paid for.
9. Cover letter introducing myself, intended activities in Paris and summarizing the documents submitted.

Thank you, guys!

meljoe:
Please Milan or Venice , which is more of a tourist destination?

pufframmy:
venice

Dammysmart:
Hi..
Please can anyone advice on this. I'm a serving military personnel (would be a Captain in a few years). I intend visiting France for my wedding anniversary this year. Pls what is the tendency of getting an approval. Do I stand any chance with my wife??

Dammysmart:
hi pls can anyone kindly respond

Dammysmart:
Hi..
Please can anyone advice on this. I'm a serving military personnel (would be a Captain in a few years). I intend visiting France for my wedding anniversary this year. Pls what is the tendency of getting an approval. Do I stand any chance with my wife??

Ashirioluwa:


Based on this story, I don't think anyone will be able to give you any advice.

Your question should have been, "What necessary documents will I need to support my visa application?"

Nonetheless, make sure you have sufficient funds in your account and the necessary documents to support your visa application before you apply.

winnerr:
hello everyone, are there schools in france that accept hnd holders without nysc for masters?

there’s also a budget of 5-7m. will this be enough?

is anyone also kind enough to point me to the steps needed to start?

pcoolioz:
Hello Guys,
Foa Schengen visa to Malta through TLS, where should my office address the letter of invitation to? Should it be TLS or?
Any help will be appreciated.

aekmanweb:
Has anyone had issue with Vfs about getting refund for debited unsuccessful transaction. I have sent couple of email without any reasonable response so far.