₦airaland Forum

thelma76:
This is so strange. Perhaps there was something else amiss with the application.

I’ve had about 3 or 4 Schengen visas now. The first one I used was Portugal-issued, I used it and in fact Rome was my first point of entry (there’s no direct flight to Lisbon and this was the shortest route). I was worried I wouldn’t get it the second time (since I wasn’t stamped in by Portugal authorities at all)

This time it was tourist and I used only my statement, I got it from France. Life happened and I didn’t use it because the trip I booked was linked to a London trip and I never got the visa for that so had to cancel it all.

I applied again, I was scared I wouldn’t get it because I didn’t use my first French-issued visa, but I got it (bank balance a little over 2m). I’ve just applied for another one (I even dared to ask for a longer validity in my cover letter) so let’s see how this comes out. Summary is I’m not sure they can deny a visa just because you didn’t use a previous visa but then again, I recall explaining in my cover letter why I didn’t use that visa though.

I don’t think a country should penalize you for not using a tourist visa. The visa fees have been taken from you and if they reject you, it’s non-refundable. In that same vein, you should be allowed to exercise your right to use the visa or not.

knightingale:
A question please. My travel purpose is tourism at the same time I would like to dedicate a day to fly to another Schengen country to source for suppliers for my business (not buying any product, just sourcing suppliers for future business transactions) Can I mention this in the itinerary and cover letter? Is it safe to mention that? I am confused if they might deem the purpose of my visit as business and not tourism.
Please advise. Thanks a lot

Chelseaboy101:
VISA ALERT !!!

First time applicant ..

Submitted at VFS on 8th this month

VFS confirmed application at embassy on 11th

Additional document requested via email on 19th

submitted additional docs on 20th

And today 25th, I was called to pick up my passport at VFS

Visa approved for 10 days single entry..

I want to thank everyone who contributed one way or the other. Good luck to those expecting .

ChiefB:
Visa ALERT!
30 days MULTI
Visa collected

YulPapparrazi:
Please anyone, how can I compress all my files to 2mb, any scope I’ve tried all the apps and sites I know of still yet

Mobizl:
Visa ALERT!
30 days MULTI
Submission Date: 24th Sept. 2024.
Collection: 9th Oct. 2024

davodyguy:
Not using previous visa or visas?

You had 2, and used none?

Abikeadebey:
Thanks!! NO I’m a first timer, I only have Dubai history

vozkini:
yes. It's 100 percent possible. I use my first visa. Got the second one didn't use it. Apply the 3rd one and was refused.

Abikeadebey:
VISA ALERT!!!!
6month multi. First timer
Submitted aug 2nd
Collection mail. 29th of aug
Pickup. 30th aug

Thank God!!!! It was wasn’t easy as I was refused June and reapplied aug 2nd

MarksmanD:
This is so painful boss. I pray you get a PPR in your reapplication. Also if you're sure that you explained the source of funds with evidences, apply for a reconsideration.

Duchess102:
Are you going for college, what is the duration of your studies because as mark said college are not being favored by IRCC

Bobomaigida:
Sorry about the refusal.
The issue with your application is sources of funds, I suspect the VO did not accept your explanation for the balances you presented in the application.

Please give more details about the POF so you can be advised.

Bobomaigida:
Sorry about the refusal, can share application details?
Also request for your notes to know the detailed reasons for the refusal.
You can share it here when it comes out for the house to advise.

Duchess102:
Do you have accompanying persons otherwise that money should be enough for your studies.

Putin007:
Apply for gcms notes and how did you source for the funds, did you present evidence ?

chrisifeanyi:
Sorry about that
The accounts are they yours or sponsors account?

May2707:
Hello I got a request from ircc to do medicals..
I want to ask what are the chances of getting the visa after medicals?

Eckimalu:
They made the request on 12th August, am hoping for decision this week or next

Eckimalu:
I submitted on June 26th did upfront medical on 2nd August, they requested for medical report earlier this week

bullstriker:
Ensure you use “URGENT” in the first line so they can prioritize your case.

bullstriker:
Ensure you use “URGENT” in the first line so they can prioritize your case.

Hoelujohn:
Ordinary 2 weeks and you are complaining. Mine is 7 weeks now and the tracker doesn't have my details though it was approved last week

Jimin95:
I submitted on June 18th

somtorizm:
I submitted since 10jun. No update yet. Only biometrics passed, medicals not passed. Background check still in progress. I mailed the IRCC last week with urgent. Then on Tuesday I got a call from my bank to inform me that IRCC asked for verification for the account statement. Which was nice of them. Since then no update IRCC . and school is resuming 26th August