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@Africankel, sorry for not meeting up with time. I just returned home and slept off for a short nap.

This is the link to apply: https://ehome.dha.gov.za/epermit/login
Please start quickly if you know you will be traveling next week.

As for the issues with home affairs, it is even more serious in South Africa right now.
We will revisit the many problems of home affairs at a future date.
Congratulations on your visa but how about applying for a long term visa rather than always applying for 90days Visas.
I have a long term tourist visa i applied for last year, this has saved me from multiple tourist visa applications like before.
All the best and keep me posted.
Regards

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Arymed777:
Dear All,

I want to confirm if someone who has visited Turkey, Tanzania, Dubai and Saudi Arabia can be classified as frequent traveler for France visit visa?

SCHENGEN, UK, USA MAYBE CANADA

Africankel:
@hunee

UPDATE ON MY STAFF VISA APPLICATION.

1. After the back and forth exchange of correspondence, the High Commission went mute for weeks. This forced the event organizers to postpone the event by a few weeks, giving the importance of our participation.

2. We immediately contacted the High Commission with the new date, our letter was received the same day (one day to the old event date). That evening we received an email from VFS indicating movement of application (this was an indication that the visa had been denied, as we didn't submit his passport). We received the package two days later. Reason for denial was that the event had lapsed. The adjudication was wrong. Even if they didn't take into consideration the new date which we communicated with them, how could they claim the event had lapsed when the old event date was April 8, and the adjudication was made April 7. We sent an appeal - no response yet.

3. I had to apply for myself last week Wednesday to personally attend the meeting. Application arrived the High Commission the next day, Thursday. This afternoon I received a mail to submit my passport. Process took 2 working days.

4. I want my staff to apply for e-visa via VFS, kindly share the link. Any idea what the processing time is? Event is on Monday and I need him to travel this Saturday.

Ok
I will be back 8pm.

Chelseaboy101:
Good day guys ! Please ooo , I'm helping someone apply for France visit visa and the initial travel date is 24th of April .. But today, she received an email to send a valid hotel reservation....

The initial hotel reservation I used for the application has been canceled.

My question is , do I changed the hotel date/travel date or go ahead and book for the 24th again ?


A quick response would be greatly appreciated.

You had better pay for some days for that hotel. There is a reason why they asked.

No argument on this, MJ

Judawoo:
Schengen visa this days become like Gold! But you get your visa finally?

Not me o. I am just feeling for those with pending applications. E pass Gold!

Judawoo:
France remain the best in timeless but my Spain visa I got it in 3 days!
Imagine Even South african, I work with south African in offshore here to them to get visa to come in Nigeria is very easy and is in next 48h, our leader should make this visa will be reciprocity

The issue is about how these people take us. Respect is key. Alot of them come to Nigeria and enter freely as they like with no hassles. Yet they subject our people to untold things on their own money.

Respect is all we ask for. They should be Respectful and responsible else people will start calling out these diplomatic missions soon. I forsee that. Enough of the nonsense!

Judawoo:
but what I hear from the guy I sent in consulate is they change office another level to other so they shifted many documents and software installation that is make delay from last December till now and they are not give Closer appointement for first time traveler too.
All the best

It's shows how disorganised they are. The embassy is not first to shift consulate or office. The excuse is not tenable. We take and tolerate too many nonsense in this Nigeria. From your experience traveling around the world, have you not noticed that these people do not joke with anything that concerns them?

Africans need to wake up and stop this " we are at your mercy" syndrome. Like they are doing us a help. Do you know how much is generated daily from visa applications? How many do they usually approve? Yet they will make people look weird on their hard earned monies.

So far so good. I think France is still the best and most coordinated.


Is it U.S embassy we want to talk of, they can reject like 100 visas in 10mins. Do you know how much that is? We should stop encouraging these things that Foreign missions do to us.

It's not acceptable . That is it. No other words.

Processing time is 3 weeks , maintain it.

Look at South Africa too, that is even an African country. Those ones too have been notorious for long tho , but see how many months they took to process tourist visas recently. You can go to the section to read comments. Some have been waiting since December 2024 and January this year. So what are we encouraging or saying ?

Let speak the truth and call a spade a spade please.

This is the narrative that Burkina Faso Leader is trying to correct.

I wish all those waiting all the best!

Goodevening Guys,
To contribute to your discussion
As I learnt, italy is very notorious for visa delays. I saw a post online sometime ago where someone was complaining bitterly.

Why take people's document and keep them inside a place for so long.

People need to start calling out these diplomatic missions for real, because in their own countries, its unacceptable to do this kind of things.

I also support you guys to send a clear warning to anyone willing to apply for their visas. You had better be aware unless your trip is not urgent.

All the best.

Hugoboi:
Another mail just came in that the application is on transit from Lagos Operation Center to Visa Application Centre in Nigeria.

The lady at VFS Port Harcourt said I should come pick up our passports by Tuesday.

All the best

Hugoboi:
I just received an email from VFS that my processed application is in transit from the Consulate General of South Africa to the Lagos Operations Centre in Nigeria.

What does this even mean?

The mails will come in batches. Wait till 10pm and update us back. Then we advise

Jane111:
Thank you, pls do you have their number? I have been searching for their numbers, the website is still inaccessible.

I remain grateful.

You can contact us on the following:

(Opening time from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)



- For local call: 02018883041
- For international call: +2342018883041

Please have your TLScontact reference number or passport number ready prior to contact one of our representatives. This can be found on your appointment booking confirmation.

Jane111:
Hello good people, trust this meets you well? Please I need your impute on this, I have an appointment (France) for biometrics neXt week the 16th of April, 2025.

Is there a way I can reschedule for a week after to on the 23rd? I tried the TLS portal, it is not accessible, probably network. Please who has rescheduled biometrics appointment before?

Kindly help me please, thank you.

Call Tls

toluFernandez:
I submitted my Tourist application since February 18th, and got Received by Consulate on February 20th.

Well still waiting for updates, next is Friday is going to be make 2 months, a friend i am traveling with submitted a week before mine, on February 12th, he has gotten his today, Aprill 11, but he told me he had to paid someone 400k to fast track, since our travel date is May 4th.

I am still stuck in between hoping they give a decision or just go ahead to try e-visa, and do a recall of my passport should i get the evisa approval. But still hoping anyways.

The visa has been monetized.
These are the issues.
The home affairs is very corrupt.

I am learning that alot of persons got update yesterday through some reports.

Lagos specifically. For those waiting , check for updates.

Have you been able to resolve this? If not, send your complaint to Ministerialqueries@dha.gov.za

solihp:
Hello, please how did you download the evisa after it was issued?, days after the application, they sent an email that there is a correspondence on the evisa page. When I went there, the application status says adjudication outcome received but there’s no way to download a document or check the correspondence.

Or Gontse.Baloyi@dha.gov.za
Others in same situation, copy that mail and feedback here when you get a response.

I got my visa , Congratulations.

Incorcate the habit of always sharing your timelines for others to gain.

Not when it is convenient.

You can also help others by sharing some insights. That what we do here; helping others with updates and information .

One reason these threads aren't much active as it were.

People just come get the information they need and zoom, they are off! Till another time, lets do better, so when you come again to ask questions, we will be willing to answer.

Gratitude is key.


Una Goodmorning.

080bjaked:
You are right that people in these situations should come together to submit petitions or hire a immigration lawyer but I just want to note that it's not a Nigerian problem, South African immigration is just a big mess. I know Brits and Dutch with issues with SA visas too. infact if you go to VFS centre in Jborg, you'd be surprised at the number of people on the queue everytime. I've always used premium for all my applications there not cos I need the convenience but that's the only assurance that you won't spend the entire day there to submit application.
I'm just putting it out there so applicants know it's not about them, their documents or applications, the system is just a mess that SA hasn't been able to sort out for years.
All to best to everyone.

I have been to the vfs offices in Pretoria severally. I have also visited the Johannes Ramakhaose, the HQ of Home affairs in Pretoria on a number of times. Even where visas are usually adjudicated at Jeff Masemona, I have been there. These were all during my time in SA. I can tell you for sure. The South African home affairs has been plagued with corrupt practises over the years, this was where the issue began.

I think the New Man on board is doing alot to fight the elements that has been hampering the progress of the department. I really wish him, well.

In January 2025 , South Africa home affairs had over 300,000 back logged applications and the minister assigned a team , " Bomb Squad" to tackle these applications. You need to see the massive rejection rates within that period. It's really crazy to see that some people still have TRC pending since 3 years in the system.

The Home Affairs is/was a mess for real.

Milito:
A friend paid on 17th March, was able to book biometrics appointment thereafter for Apr 4th, last week Fri. He was categorised as frequent traveller.

Is this lagos or Abuja?

icu4:
hello bro, Im planning to have a short vacation in paris. do you think the VOs will consider a 5 days vacation to be too short.

Its OK. Proceed

Africankel:
For where. I don't understand these people walahi. After reaching out to our partners who responded almost immediately, it's been silence since then. Today I had to personally dispatch another letter highlighting the importance of our participation at the meeting. We even had to speak with a Deputy Minister of the Republic to reach out to the High Commissioner here. Hopefully we get feedback this week.

I'm tired.

No be their fault na. No be as country take be na him make these embassies they misbehave.
In their countries, can their own people apply for visas and it takes this long.
The disrespect is too much.
Everybody just dey do as they like.
There are people I know who applied since Jan 20th at the Lagos center, till now no response.

Someone here was saying the other time that because you signed one document you can not remonstrate your delayed visa processing.

I even advised some of us here to come together and submit a joint letter, everyone just lock up. Na so una go dey una passport go dey embassy for 4 months for tourist visa.

Na wa for Nigerians. You guys should learn to resist things like this because these countries can't take same.

As I learnt sha, the embassy is now under pressure to expedite these pending applications. My only concern is that there "maybe" massive disapproval in cases like this.
South Africa is a very notorious country known for these kind of things, just as they did recently with their "bomb squad" team.


Those waiting shouldn't expect magic to happen, I wish them luck.

mrbourdillon:
For frequent travellers, it’s best to submit your old passports together with your current passport so that the officer can see direct evidence of your past visas and trips. I think it helps you get a longer visa tenure. I asked the TLS officer if I could submit them and she said yes.

You should definitely take copies of all your past visas (including non-Schengen) and immigration stamps as a backup in case they don’t allow you submit the old passports. VFS UK doesn’t allow you submit old passport so you need photocopies for that.

Copies of past visas are preferred.
Inbetween, you made a valid point.

ok, welcome back on board. how is your staff visa? got it

Africankel:
Sorry @hunee, I'm just seeing this. I've been travelling in the last week.

UPDATE:
From reliable sources, information on ground signals a possible rapid response this week for visa applications that have been pending since January 2025
This is because of the mounting pressure from numerous applicants on delayed visa response and refusal of the south african authorities to release passports of these applicants. The petition letters were sent to the High commission in Abuja over the last two weeks.

So guys, be on the look out from this new week. Goodluck

Lol, you wey bin dey make mouth, hand go touch me , this and that. na you don play so?

digilexsolution:
Abeg nor vex. Na play I dey o ☺️

You for no play na
Stay humble and calm always.
Goodluck.

My pleasure always

Teemom:
@hunee..thank you very much for your help..I really appreciate.

Now, You Begin The Documentation Aspect Which Is Most Critical . In No Order, Please Read
- Gather All Evidences Of Your Family Work( Cac, Tax, Pension, Etc)
- Proof Of Marriage
- A Letter Of Approval From Your Children School Or A Note That They Are Out Of School And Can Go On Holidays Overseas
-Proof Of Family Properties (Car Document, Land, Houses, Etc)
- Proof Of Parenthood (Show Evidence Of Your Child/Chidren Birth, Family Pictures)
- Attach Evidence That You Are Financially Stable( Employment Letter, Bank Confirmation Letter, Bank Statement Covering A Period Of 3month) Note: Your Account Must Have Sufficient Funds Close To 10m Above Is Fine.
- Letter Of Co - Parenting , Affidavit Of Return As A Family - State All Names Of Family Members That Are Traveling To Paris In The Document And Assure The Embassy Of Your Return.
- Proof Of Previous Trip Out Of Nigeria- Copies Of Your Canadian Visas, Etc - Note That You Are A Frequent Traveler If You Have Being To Uk, Us, Schengen , And Canada - I Think, So Do Not Register As First Timers For Your Tls Appointment - This You Can Confirm From Tls Customer Care In Advance.
- Letter Of Financial/Sponsorship Support - Duly Signed By You And Your Husband Stating That You Are Both Co-Sponsoring The Trip.
- Passport Of You, Husband, Kids - Original To Be Submitted - Also Do Copies Of Data Pages (Colored , 2 )
In Addition, You Can Take Passport Sized Photographs As Requested By The Embassy At Tls - It Cost 6k.
Other Documents, Letter Of Introduction, Letter Of Leave Of Absence Drafted By Your Hr, Duly Signed And Stamped, Flight Reservation(Do Not Pay For It) Use Ethiopianairlines.Com , Hotels Reservations (Booking.Com, Hotels.Com) , Attach Other Support Documents.

I Wish You All The Best , And Do Tag Me For Further Clarifications

Subsequently


@Teemom , DO THIS BELOW

For family group applications, do like this and follow patiently; it is easy.
- Fill all forms correctly here: https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/online-application, sign up and get started.
- Afterwards, create a tls account here to link all reference numbers for your group visa application here : https://fr.tlscontact.com/visa/ng/ngLGV2fr/home ( Register for this after you have successfully and correctly filled all the forms )
Mind you, this is lagos link, you can redirect if you are submitting in Abuja. It is easy, just be patient to follow it through.

Hopefully in the new week. Thank you for your update.

gateleo:
She will be contacted soon....

broooo you never change ,very agressive as always. IFIDON ALEX Na werey you be ooo

digilexsolution:
Na your papa be werey

You will most likely get the visa. You are financially stable. I will tag you in my post detailing how to go about this. Thank you

Teemom:
Hello Everyone..We want to go on a family trip to Paris this October and would be applying around june/july.. But my issue is this (if it is actually an issue)- I am a Director in one of my Husband's companies and I have been earning a monthly income from the business since we started about 5 years ago..However, I own 20% shares in the company..Do you guys think I can use this in my application?..I have the CAC documents, tax clearance certificate and any other company document that I may need to present but my question is do I stand a chance? I ask because someone said they might feel the shares is too small.
I earn 450k monthly plus other allowances depending on the month and sales. I currently have almost 4m in my account and Hubby is going to be the sole sponsor on the trip.

Please note: we all have valid Canadian visas.
@hunee @davodyguy and other experienced gurus here, pls i need your input..thank you.

I read a lot of complaints about italy delays. Its terrible

Judawoo:
submitted 10 January and I got denied 22 February and funny they sent only passport and denied letter without all my original even my mariage one and my seaman one. Is only yesterday they sent to tls after a lot of email and they never answered even 1.
Thank God . I will travel in my summer with my Spain visa .

lucky you, i have someone that submitted around same time.

gateleo:
Submitted.....16th January 2025

Yes..Tourist Visa

No feedback yet on hers. Goodluck bros