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HRprof:
This is the best advise for first time travelers. Is likely to get business visa than tourist visa as a first time traveller for Schenge visa. I have this experience when I first applied I was denied visa for tourist I later got a conference which I reapply and get the visa.

mialate:
No one can rate your chances . Hope for a good response . Any travel history? Your intention and itinerary is paramount.





quote author=Donbaba123 post=110227144]First timer for schengen, visited africa countries and Uae ", Document submitted;

I am Self employed & Employed.
Company letter
Introduction letter
Company ID card and personal ID card
Viator tour booking
Hotel reservation
Flight reservation
Travel insurance
Covid vaccinated card
Bank statement, turn over 60m in 3 months with 1.7 closing balance
Deed of assignment and land survey

Pls someone should rate my chance

EarthChild:
As a first timer for a Schengen visa you have 50/50 chances. However, if you have obtained a Schengen, UK, Canada and the US visas once, then you are a frequent traveler, you are more likely to be granted tourist visa.
I will suggest you change your plans to the “Business trip” You can look for a conference that related to your field or business.
A tourist Schengen visa can be good for a frequent travelers. The visas are issued specifically for the purpose of travel for pleasure, while a 'business' visa generally permits a traveler to engage in normal business-related activities. So you need a supporting letter to apply for business visa, which a invitation letter from the organizer in France.

fatimar5:
16000 euros is a bit high though

I think you should check out some of the grand ecole schools though. I just got admitted to one with 5500 euros per year and paying by installment is allowed.

Well mine was a masters degree

For those interested the second cycle of application is now open

ditha:
If you are using a representative, you will that form to grant them access to your file. Otherwise, leave it blank

beautyuche:
Not so I follow the France thread and realized if you put your documents together you will get it. Virgin passport or not.

Well I wish you success. Let me know if you need any assistance though.

beautyuche:
So I thought.
Applied for France Friday 4th February. They made a decision 9th February and passport was delivered to me yesterday Friday just one week. If you have time that may be the best bet.
By the way I was denied Uk visa January. I have always visited Uk never gone to the Schengen zone. So you can imagine my first Schengen application and I got it.
Not bad to try

beautyuche:
Will arrive on a Schengen visa not mexico visa as they are not issuing visa. Don’t let any agent tell you otherwise.
Simply process a Uk USA Canada Schengen or Japan visa.

beautyuche:
I am in the process. How about you

ditha:
Hi your biometrics is valid for 10years so you won't need a new one. you just have to submit a new application

larade16:
no now, i mean your passport will be the only document they will return.

larade16:
You have to make photocopies of all your original documents, then submit photocopies as all documents will not be returned except your international passport.

Soraco57:
thanks bro, will I need to provide the evidence of the money source like UK OWN?

larade16:
You have to make photocopies of all your original documents, then submit photocopies as all documents will not be returned except your international passport.

Soraco57:
Good evening, please I have read so many too much of the pages on these section, please isn’t there someone that uses is personal savings account for his business and got granted? Since the person is self employed and uses his personal statement for visa application

cucumbar:
please where can I get appointment as a first timer? Lagos or Abuja?

Soraco57:
Is the French visa going on now for new fresher applicant in Lagos?

BrodaAgbaya:
Hi guys,

I was planning to travel out to UK, Germany or any other stable European country for my Master`s by September of this year of which i will be able to raise 2million from my pocket and then borrow about 2/3million from a person i know for some fees then get there are do part times jobs to complete my tuition fee.

After some thoughts, i realized this wasn`t a really smart move cos i have a good job here in Nigeria where I'm paid above 200k each month, This will increase to above 300k in the next 2months still with some bonuses.

Is there any sense in dropping all these to go to a place of uncertainty and start leaving from hand to mouth cos i`d be struggling to pay my debt and tuition??

One of the driving forces towards wanting to travel out is the fear of 2023 elections and the fact that many of my friends we finished together are all travelling out. Yeah, i know the second reason doesn't make sense, but that`s just me being honest here.

My plan now is to keep working here in Nigeria probably for about 3/4 years more, live the baby boy life, develop relevant skills then get a job over there or go for an MBA. 3/4 years from now i should have saved more than 2million for travel.

Also note i will be turning 26 towards the end of the year, so i think there`s still a bit of time on my end.

I need advice from you guys, is this a sensible idea putting into consideration things that could go wrong pre/post elections, the current standard of living in Lagos and the current and future exchange rates.

I have noticed the crazy rush to leave the country among we youths but i have also noticed that those that have good paying jobs in multinationals, fintechs, banks, govt etc are not bothered about leaving the country. Also noticed most of my friends who left were all earning less than 100k in salary.

Please tell me what y`all think??

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Kajolplus:
Banks in Nigeria issue credit cards well well but issue to qualified customers.

Someone close to me has one and I used it to pay for admission application fee in year 2016.

Gentlesoul3268:
I don't think so but they knew we Africa usually used credit card , you can fill another application form if you are not ok with the one you already filled.

HRprof:
Yes both are main but some people don’t have dollar card to withdraw abroad for that they go with cash , Flight booking is your prepaid transport and your hotel accommodation is paid before your arrival.

HRprof:
You are in order

innamorat:
I am currently applying for a student visa. Please must my medical report, radiological report be obtained from a government hospital

Ashirioluwa:
A personal bank statement indicating your financial status (for at least 3 last months). If you are an employee then support it with pay slips and proof of employment.

The answer to your second question are

1. NO if you’re unable to convince the visa officer that you will return back to your country of residence

Can I use just personal bank statements without pay slip as self employed and also employed?
2. YES if you’re able to convince the officer that you’re not going to abuse immigration privileges. That you will return home after your visit.

feelgoodstuffs:
Oga why don't you kuku seek Asylum in the schengen state? Abi you're trying to cross to US?

pricelessdiva:
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I believe you can enter any country from Nigeria if visa is granted.