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DrXavierIyke:
Honestly, I have never heard from anyone about an appeal working. It takes time and you never ever get any response or whatsoever from them since the documents all need to be sent to Cedex in France... If your wife is pregnant and already in France - you do know the easiest way is for her to invite you from France and that way you are more guaranteed to get the visa. She only just needs to go to her prefecture and submit some documents and that's it... Will ring you in a couple of hours.

I'm grateful

DrXavierIyke:
Honestly, I have never heard from anyone about an appeal working. It takes time and you never ever get any response or whatsoever from them since the documents all need to be sent to Cedex in France... If your wife is pregnant and already in France - you do know the easiest way is for her to invite you from France and that way you are more guaranteed to get the visa. She only just needs to go to her prefecture and submit some documents and that's it... Will ring you in a couple of hours.

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Thanks soo much.. will be expecting it

DrXavierIyke:
So 2 ways to deal with this - Sometimes it is not necessary to say you are going to be visiting other countries. Since if you get the schengen visa you can visit anywhere in Europe...

2nd if you do feel like you want to indicate that, then you must prove you have lots of more money for moving around and all that... You can book on booking.com without having to pay, you only need to select the option from the filter that shows properties that do not require upfront payment...

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I Jst received my passport...Nd I was refused..how can these people b dis heartless....pls,what is the procedure for appeal..and what are the necessary documents to submit..thanks in anticipation

Restaurant92:
Yes! By weeks

Omo!...Tnx for d info,it actually helps..Cos my date don dey go too

Restaurant92:
Something has definitely changed in the approach of the French authorities, despite 2 earlier Schengen and other top tier visas, applicant was still given just 1 month. The indicated travel period has even long gone past due to current processing delays.

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Wow...Do U mean the Proposed travel date has elapsed?....

DrXavierIyke:
Absolutely! Message me... I work in Paris, but my family lives in the Netherlands.. So I am back and forth.. But for sure if you this side let me know.

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Expect it..thank u soo much

DrXavierIyke:
It seems NL deleted my message since I was quite brutal but to soften it up - I am not like you that go on first by asking questions instead of going head on. I do not need to say my opinion or I think.. It makes absolutely no difference because as someone who used to work for the Dutch government as a diplomat from 2019 till 2023. I do have insights into all these. I have dealt for a long time with people at the the FR embassy to know and have insights into what is going on. Even if I do not, I can always ask for insights from the Dutch embassy myself.

There is no many reasons - Staff reduction not shortage is the REASON FOR THE LONG WAITING TIME... I do not think.. I KNOW.... There is no extensive background checks whatsoever.. You are just trying to make yourself sound like a voice reasoning.. Oh man you have zero ideas.... I do not know you and you do not know me.. What you could do is ask - bro how do you know these things then maybe I can give you my history to help you think differently... You do not need to believe anything I write. Next to that - no one needs to believe what I have written... But just as I said before, just cus you have no insights doesn't mean I don't...

If you are ever in Paris or Amsterdam please send me a message, I would like to meet in person... Godspeed with your application...

Majority of countries in the world run on a deficit... Even your own country... Did they run out of money? I will let you finish this argument by answering that in your head.. Sometimes understanding things is a lot about reading.

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My DR...Easy on him biko..lol.... meanwhile,I will sure message U Wen I get to FR...for Updates biko 😂😂😆

Restaurant92:
Collection email for 7th April dropped today. The person applied as frequent traveller.

Thank you Soo much for d Update!....Dat means mine is Close...

DrXavierIyke:
In addition, one thing I know for sure is that France is running out of cash and they reduced employees at the embassy. Something that was done by 4 people is being done by 1 now... It truly sucks.. But hopefully everyone hears back soon... + fact that Abuja doesn't take short term visits no more and only Lagos.. Just compounds the issue.

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Chai..I didn't get dis update earlier,wud have messaged dem too .Cos wifey Jst delivered and I'm suppose to be there through dis season for support...1st I cudnt get an earlier appointment date..nw dis...Jst sad tho,knwing shes going through it alone at dis critical time breaks me😏...I pray I get a response dis week

DrXavierIyke:
April 21 - Applied for my sister, and both parents...
Yesterday, got a pick up message for both my parents...

Wow..Dockay..Thanks aLot...but I believe U applied for Netherlands ryt?...Mayb dats d reason for d quick response....I applied April 14th same visit but to France.....I've received Nofin yet tho...Still Expectant

Gudevening hux..Has April Applicants started receiving pick up messages?

Lekan2348:
But people are waiting 6 weeks to get their visa back. People that submitted in march waited at least 6 weeks. Don’t be expectant till you reach that 6 weeks mark.

This is peak period for applications. You won’t get anything soon

..Lol,My Expectation is from YahWeh! On him do I wait patiently...And u Jst made him Break Protocol 4my favour nw

Akinboboz:
Which packaging are you applying for bossman.

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Visit...U?

Akinboboz:
Bossman,abeg ,I have done my capturing since on the 14th of April but yet to receive any messages..what can I do?

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Brodally we re on Dsame boat...I also did 14th April ....I'm expectant tho..
Has any April Applicants receivED A Pickup message

Gudmorni All..Has Any April Applicants Started receiving Pick-up messages?... 😏😏😏

Adaeze205:
The visa was denied.
I wont consider myself a frequent flyer but i have travel history. I have traveled to France, Netherlands, Scotland and England.

Reason given for the denial was "justification for the purpose and conditions of intended stay was not provided".

The visa was to attend a one week annual KBS conference in Lithuania fully funded by the conference organizers. The same France embassy gave me a one week visa to attend the same conference last year but in a different country. They rotate the host country annually. Last year, I attended the conference and came back home. So i was wondering why the denial, this time around even when it's only one week visa i applied for.

I wrote a very detailed cover letter and provided all necessary documents about the conference, my presentation, full funding from the organizers, banks statements, introduction from my work place, leave letter from work, my home ties, flight reservation, travel insurance, hotel reservation, my one week itinerary (from hotel to conference venue) etc literally everything i felt they would need to make a positive decision.

They gave me the option to appeal. A tls staff mentioned they changed staff and advised that maybe I should apply again instead of appealing which will take long. But no need to be wasting money and time when the conference starts on June 1 and my travel date was to be 30 May.

I was shaa happy that the people they attended to before me got their visas. The smiles on their faces as they opened their passport and saw their visas made my day.

Wishing you all the best in yours.

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soo sowi ABT their decision😏..I felt same way last yr...but hoping a positive one dis time around!..I suggest U Jst follo what Ur spirit tells u...Nd wish U d best of luck on Ur Next move...much luv💞

Adaeze205:
Hello House

I applied 18th March. Have really been worried until I began following the thread and seeing people's messages on the delay.

Finally, I received a message this evening to come pick up my passport. So will go tomorrow or next.

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Thank God!..pls dnt forget to com share Ur Goodnews!...Are U a frequent traveller too?

Dejoks:
I just received pick up message..I will go and collect it on Monday since there’s holiday tomorrow

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Ello. Broda..wots d Update?...Trust it went well

DrXavierIyke:
You will get it...

Amen..tnx DR

Dejoks:
Being a first time traveler isn’t easy oo… I pray GOD COME THROUGH FOR US🙏

Are U a 1st timer too?...Abeg com n share Ur testimony o..mak we tak Get hope

Dejoks:
Sorry you mean you guys submitted late July/August and you got your passport back by November? And where you all granted the visa?

..Som Got o...Buh I was denied!....else I won't be here again..lol ...
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1st time traveller tho..buh trusting YahWeh🙏
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I will return to share my Testimony Soon!

FeyoNadal:
I think to a large extent, It's the FIFO method that the French embassy uses. I believe they will release the passports bulk too..Most likely all the guys that did biometrics in the 9th to 13th March bracket

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Yes,they did so Wen I applied last yr September...Mine and Others who submitted late July & August came almost the same Time in November..Due to som Technical delays...So I believe in the Bulk return of processed Ppt

Dottune:
As I no see anything today, I don comot my mind.

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somtyms,they Return processed Ppt in bulk...Jst keep Ur hope alive..it might be urs is ready..
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I did mine April.14th...im expectant everyday notwithstanding

Hello House,I Have a Question...If someone mistakenly submitted a Scanned copy of The proof of accommodation(Attestation de Acuel) For a Family Visit visa,..will it affect the decision?..Cos I heard I'm suppose to submit the Original..but the TLS Agent still added it to my application..
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Pls does anyone has any information regarding this?

OluwaT2026:
Reunification not a family visit. I was told it won’t take time. I’m still here my travel date has passed and nothing. I was using the people who applied for the first week of March to hope but then I just realised mine is different. I don’t even know how long to wait again

Is there anybody who applied for a long stay visa please help me.

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I Jst Hope I'm wrong,but Reunification takes longer oo.. minimum 2months Cos it involves allot of verifications.... pls mak proper enquiries tho....Buh If Ur Documentations are verified..it always comes out Positive...Success in advance

OluwaT2026:
I submitted on the 9th of March for a long stay visa and have not gotten a mail till now.

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Ohh ok,is it for family Visit or Reunification?..Cos I actually applied for family Visit

Dottune:
Okay cool. Let's both wait together.

Who submitted their application in 2nd week of April and has gotten an update? I want to believe 1st week of March is done now.

I submitted April 14th...Have They started returning for April dis Early?...or U meant 2Nd week of march?

Alapereketu:
Yes, visas are processed in categories, and processing times vary significantly between them. Generally, standard tourist or business visas are processed faster (often within 3 weeks) compared to family, settlement, or student visas, which may take many weeks or months due to complex documentation checks

thank U soo much for the Insight...Im specifically talking about d type of Omugwo(Family Visit for a Babys delivery)..I was wondering if the processing time wud be faster

Hello Guys...Does Anyone has an Idea if the Visas are Processed in categories...i.e If the processing times are different for all type of Visa eg Family visit,tourism etc

Who will b submitting on the 14th also?..gather here..Success to all pending application

madone:
please how did you rectify it i just came across this toir post i also applied to abuja, i now want to change it to lagos

....I actually had someone Handling my travel arrangements..So he helped out...Meanwhile,alot of scammers are on dis platform..som will even contact U Jst to swindle U..be very careful