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onile1975:
@ Ashirioluwa thanks for ur response

My question is that, can it causes visa denied if the Schengen insurance cover limit was written in Dollars ?

Bro Schengen insurance is the minimum coverage they require from you. Worldwide insurance is a more serious version, they will even take you more seriously with worldwide coverage. The fact that it is written in USD will not cause denial. Insurance is insurance. The whole idea at the end of the day is for you to be covered and they know that. They are not robots.

Ashirioluwa:
The Schengen Travel Insurance Policy is normally in Euro and they want one for at least €35000.

One of the cheapest policy one can find right now is through Sanlam Allianz General Insurance Nigeria Limited.

https://sanlamallianz.com.ng

I’ve repeated this many times. You don’t have to get Schengen insurance. That is the minimum they expect. You can get worldwide insurance. Worldwide insurance is available on Axa Nigeria and it is cheaper than the Schengen insurance you will buy from those European insurance companies. Worldwide insurance is also more valuable than Schengen insurance

cletz991:
How long does it takes for visa to be issued after application

4 weeks

GudluckIBB:
Thanks, @Lekan2348

What I meant is that the cover is quoted as USD 35,000, whereas I thought it was supposed to be EUR 30,000.

Please, is it acceptable if the policy is in USD, or should I go back to AXA and request that they change it to EUR?

If it is quoted in USD it is okay as far as it covers the 30,000 euro minimum requirement after converting. $35,000 would not cover it. There are plans that cover up to $150,000. Select those ones, the price different is not that much. Don’t go and leave you visa application to chance because of extra 10,000 naira o

cletz991:
I have a virgin passport without any travel history.
Got denied Canada visit earlier this year.Do I stand a chance for France VV

Yes you do, just present your case well and show document evidence. I think if you have a 9-5 it will help. Also request for 7 days trip at maximum.

Oyin999:
Yes ooo finally received this evening, single entry granted for 10days 😂

Congrats … why 10 days, is that what you applied for

GudluckIBB:
Congratulations on your visa! 🎉

Please, my appointment is in a few weeks. The AXA Mansard travel insurance I purchased is quoted in USD instead of EUR. Was yours the same, or did you have it in euros? Should I leave it that way, or request that they change the currency to euros?

@Lekan2509 I’d really appreciate your input on this.

Thanks!

Go to google and search for Axa mansard Nigeria, go to the website that pops up and look for travel insurance. The amount will be quoted in naira and will be significantly cheaper.

Oyin999:
Make sense ... congratulations!!!!
I'm haven't gotten but I noticed it's back at the VAC kos I opted for dispatch...keeping fingers crossed, will update u

Any luck?

Oyin999:

Received text and went to pick up my passport. Visa granted single entry

Oyin999:
@lekan any luck I know someone for 5th that has gotten ...the matter tire me
I'm still waiting, hopefully I'd share good news soon!

No update for me still.

I’m beginning to get worried too

Arymed777:
VISA ALERT !!!!

1 month validity granted. Submitted 08th August and was called for discussion directly from the embassy on Friday. Got notification yesterday and pick up today.

This platform has been of great avenue for learning. Wishing others success in their applications.

What did they fall to discuss about and what it Lagos embassy

Oyin999:
Is this Abuja or Lagos
Did you reach out to the embassy as well? I submitted on the 5th for Netherlands via France but no response yet

@lekan any luck yet

Nawa, me that submitted August 4th, no update

Oyin999:
I did my biometrics on 5th of Aug, I just called and they said it's still at the consulate. It is well 😂 and I'm supposed to travel next weekend I hope it works out.

@Lekan2509 have you gotten a response yet

No update but since people are getting feedback already I’m thinking it won’t pass today/tomorrow.

Passport is probably even there with them but they have not just sent message yet. You know how Nigerian businesses can be anyhow

Oyin999:
@lekan2348 have you gotten a feedback yet?

At all ooooo

And I submitted August 4th

Wahala

cantiride2:
You must arrive at France that is the country that issued you the visa.Then you are free to visit any other Schengen country you wish to either by Air,train or bus all within the period of the visa issued to you.
you must also exit from France.

1. is it a must that one must enter the schengen area tru the country 1 applied to? ( note i didnt say i wud be going to other schengen countries in my application , but plans hv changed and am considering touching 2 or 3 other countries}

2. i was given a single entry 30 days visa- france (2wks max stay), does this single entry apply to other schengen countries i may choose to enter -- if i decide to explore other countries during my trip.

3. does this 2wks maximum stay also apply to other schengen countries i may choose to visit?

From my friend who goes there every year, you don’t need the go to the country you applied to first or exit through there. The place you applied to must be the longest stay you have, that is all.

onile1975:
Hello lekan

But you said u bought it from Lagos in ur chat above 33k for 4weeks, you said is worldwide insurance that is what I want to buy

Yes I bought Axa worldwide travel insurance from their Nigerian subsidiary. Just google travel insurance Axa Nigeria. You can do it yourself easily. Just fill the forms and make payment. You will get the certificate immediately .

onile1975:
@ lekan thanks for your response

1) Is ur passport number written on the insurance certificate issue to you?

2) Please help me send there contact phone number,I want to purchase insurance

1. The passport number is written on it. But that does not matter. What is important is that your name is boldly written on the insurance certificate. Passport number is not what makes a travel insurance legally binding and I’m sure visa officials know this. Plus there are online databases to check the validity of travel insurance through the policy number which they can use to verify too.

2. I usually buy I online directly. Even though I believe Axa is a useless insurance company because of my experience with them and their claims process. I bought this last one because it was a weekend that I applied for my Schengen visa and had no time to wait because the next available date was the Monday for appointment.

Oyin999:
Mine was 5th and I'm not a first timer guess we'd hear feedback by next week hopefully. Please update me wen you get a response

Ok

austino677:
I think it's still processing at the consulate.. First timer because someone here also submitted around 1st of August on USA Travel history already got approved last week

I’m first time for Schengen but I have USA, uk, and African travel history.

Does travel history make processing faster?
I can’t imagine that is the logic.
Isn’t it whose file they pick first that they will look at and approve or deny asap

onile1975:
@ lekan

Your application is still under processing at consulate

Pls where did you bought ur insurance?

I did worldwide insurance from Axa. That is what I get whenever I travel anywhere. Worldwide insurance will cover Schengen too. Plus I’m going to non Schengen countries during my trip.

I usually get it from Axa in Lagos. Paid 33k for a 4 week coverage.

Oyin999:
I'm seeing same on my side. I think it's still at the consulate. When did you submit ?

4th of August

austino677:
you submitted this August?

Yes

Hello guys. Please does anyone know the meaning of this. Does it mean that my passport is on the way back or it is still in process

DefinitelyNotAI:
Hi everyone,
Is there anyone else trying to catch a drop‑off appointment slot in Abuja?
It’s very strange, but for me it always shows: “Currently, there are no appointments available for the selected location.”
For Lagos I see the whole August open.
What is going on with Abuja? Is the drop‑off center closed completely?

Keep checking, they will make them available at their convenience. That is how they always do

alphafemale123:
I was at the US emabssy today for my B1/B2 application for tourist purpose. I got the visa!!!!!!!!!! I do not know the validity yet untill i get my apssport back.
My tips, be confident, pray and do not speak too much when not asked it will look rehearsed. Please, dress properly, it matters a lot. dress how you want to be addressed.

Arrive early and be done with everything on time. ALL THE BEST!!!!!

Congratulations but your visa will be valid for only 3 months. No need to pray and fast over that. There is no exception to that rule for the average citizen applying for b1/b2

Sirnigeria3000:
U lucky, but won’t u fall into the 3 months visa category and single entry

Yes, I have plans in the US this year, I don't mind the 3 months at the moment. Next time I will need to go to the US will maybe be this time next year so i'll just apply early enough.

My 221g people in Lagos , be checking avits o!!! A lot of dates were uploaded this week and people are also rescheduling their visa appointments maybe because of the new visa rules.

Anyway, I just got found and secured July 31st date for 221g interview (next Thursday).

I’ve been checking for earlier dates since beginning of June, my interview was meant to be in September but we’re here now 🙏🏾.

kennethjunior:
Exactly! The challenge is I don’t see the rescheduling option.

It looks like you have to hold on. It’s has not even updated to reflect 221g on the appointment. Because that needs to happen first for you to reschedule to 221g dates which will be closer than regular interview dates

kennethjunior:
I was scheduled for 221G appointment after IW. But I am trying to reschedule as requested but am not seeing that option on the website. Is there anyone currently having same challenge? I have created a support ticket no response yet, does anyone know how I can go about this? Thanks

Rescheduling your 221g is the same thing as rescheduling your normal appointment. There is no new option that will appear. You are just meant to reschedule the interview that gave you the Dropbox date in the first place .

Wealth1990:
I missed my first appointment due to DS-160 ISSUES and there are no dates to shedule another appointment, Can i schedule an expedite appointment with my former appointment date since I can see the create emergency button or I need to reschedule another appointment first?

For awareness sake, can you tell us what ds160 issue made you miss your appointment.

Secondly, I do not believe that missing your appointment is valid ground to apply for emergency appointment. You will most likely be denied the emergency request. The grounds for applying for emergency appointments are stated there on the website

Efetobore1980:
■■

YOU
Update
They denied the visa
It was at Abuja embassy
They denied almost 10 people before me
One thick black American lady like that

The 10 people they denied were not qualified, same way as you did not qualify for the visa. Let's assume that you qualified, then you were not prepared based on the fact that you came to Nairaland @ the eleventh hour seeking for visa success tips.


YOU
She asked me my purpose of travel , where I am travelling to, my job, how much I earn, and if I have travelled outside Nigeria

And then denied me

This is a bias or unfair transcript towards the consular. Now you have painted the consular who interviewed you as a wicked or bad consular. But you did not tell us, " How did you answer those questions ?


YOU
Well I plan on travelling to other countries before applying again
I have only travelled to Benin republic and Togo

I plan on travelling to uk,Kenya and Dubai

Then I will apply again


Benin Republic , and Togo are international travels, so when they cannot help your travel history, how will traveling to UK, Kenya and Dubai help you ?

The U.S. embassy has changed the game. They knows that many average and wealthy Nigerians can travel anywhere and come back to their embassy in order to come and claim good travel histories.

Ipso facto, a person with a genuine and reasonable travel history to South Africa, Uganda, and Tunisia, will have a visa success than a person who have traveled for fun to Canada, Australia, and Japan.

■■ Therefore, the U.S B1/B2 visas are no more about good travel histories. It is now about the satisfaction of all requirements, which includes psychological assessment of your personality and genuine intention.

Note: Genuine intention of visa applicant is what eventually determines your visa even when you are not qualified or when you are over qualified, but only the interviewing visa officer can determine that.

Note: Lack of good communication skills or how to express oneself in the presence of the consular is the 2nd tool. Many visa applicants unknowingly sounded like a braggart. Some sounded like a would-be terrorist eg i hate Nigeria. When you hate Nigeria, you will eventually hate America. Lastly, many visa applicants feel uneasy as soon as they face the visa officer. All these mentions surpasses personal credentials in assessment of U.S visa success. 👍

Very valid points here … your denial does not stem from one particular reason. You just failed ‘in that moment’ to convince that particular visa officer that you have strong ties to Nigeria. Like you mentioned, she was on a denial spree.

You can go back there tomorrow, have an interview with a different visa officer and get approved. It really comes down to the interview and your ability to convince. Your body language goes a long way and confidence is key

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