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TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 9:13pm On Mar 03, 2022
If you are going for 10 days select 14days.

The travel insurance should cover your stay period in the schengen region.


meljoe:
Okay , what’s the period cover , like for how long , I’m seeing 7,14 days , 1 month and so on
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 9:11pm On Mar 03, 2022
You pick Company Director, i suppose your name is on the CAC as the sole .

Then check the Sector area , lets see whats there.

quote author=meljoe post=110727449]

I own the business , I sell shoes and I have my cac[/quote]
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 8:43pm On Mar 03, 2022
You can do anytime before your submit, however use your start day on the date of arrival to the schengen region.

Example

If you are to arrive France 4th April then your travel insurance date should start within that period.

meljoe:
Please can I do this anytime or few days to my appointment?
And please what’s the period cover I should go for ?
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 8:40pm On Mar 03, 2022
You own the Company or Business where you sell those shoes?




quote author=meljoe post=110727134]

I have dropped screenshots of it[/quote]
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 7:53pm On Mar 03, 2022
Please Can you click the dropdown lets see the other options there?


meljoe:
Please I need help

What do I click
Which option ?
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 7:52pm On Mar 03, 2022
You can go to Mutual Benefit website and click on travel insurance , choose france and the period you want . You can also use AIICO insurance etc


meljoe:
Okay , how do I go about it ? The travel insurance I mean
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 6:44pm On Mar 03, 2022
God be Praised...

Everything you need is here. Just take some time to read some pages.

If you need assistance at any point, drop a message everyone will help you.



Olayinka1230:
Good evening house , thanks for the advice I’m really Appreciate I got my Fund bank yesterday from the person that link me to the Agent, I’m waiting for my passport only , please I need someone that’s will guide me I will need to it it my myself first timer travel
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 6:41pm On Mar 03, 2022
Letter of Sponsorship on the Company letter headed paper. Stating the amount and benefits.

The Company Bank statement though some Multi Nationals won't.

Leave of Absence letter to attend the conference on behalf of the Company.




Gentlesoul3268:
Sorry house , I am waiting for my company to grant my conference sponsorship to France.

Can my company transfer the sponsorship fund into my salary account? because that's how they usually do.

What are the other documents I will needed from them after they transferred the sponsorship fund ?
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 4:38pm On Mar 03, 2022
Enjoy *smiles* try Oaxaca too...

The food is amazing....



beautyuche:
Good new!!!
I got my France visa early February with the plan of traveling to mexico. Glad to say I just arrived Cancun Mexico no questions asked just how long I plan to stay and Gbam welcome to mexico.
I am grateful to all those that have contributed to this platform. You made the visa process easy.

God bless you all and see you soon. Holiday mode activated.
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 4:33pm On Mar 03, 2022
What Options do you see?




quote author=meljoe post=110716628]Please I sell male shoes , I don’t see anything relating to that in the profession section , what I saw close to it , is fashion , comestics and the sector , there’s nothing like sales there ? What do I do please

This is when filling the form[/quote]
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 4:32pm On Mar 03, 2022
6months means it expires this month.
Please do a fresh one. Easy Peasy.

meljoe:
Please I need help and the duration of travel insurance please

Agent said it’s durable for 6 months , I can use the one he did for me last year October
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 11:23am On Mar 03, 2022
Attending an IT conference isnt reliable based on the job you do at the moment . Except you have an inclination to that area then you have to provide some evidences as such to that .



Gentlesoul3268:
Good morning all the gurus in the house!!!!! You are kind ,You are thoughtful and You are appreciated # Mialate # HRprof #Beverlyhills and others .

I have a crucial question to ask about event or conference, Pls can any one regardless your course of study or occupation can apply for IT Conference?
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 11:19am On Mar 03, 2022
HRprof:
I was Employed and had a Business as well.

Please a salary Earners may abscond yes so also business owner. Afterall, there are business men and women running their business outside Nigeria.

What works for Visa officer A may not work for Visa officer B.





Did you apply as a business owner or salary earner?
Don’t follow same strategy used by business owner to package your visa application as a salary earner, visa officers assess it differently.
They know that it is possible for a salary earner to abandon his job and abscond to foreign land but difficult for a business owner to abandon his business, even if it happen but they assumed is not possible. Business persons tend to get visa easily than salary earner except you occupied sensitive positions in a recognized institution. Mind you bankers still get denied
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 9:58am On Mar 03, 2022
So you stating caterogically you had N 500k in all these 3 statement of account?






HRprof:
Last year I submitted visa application at Abuja on tourist visa with invite from my friend in Paris
Meanwhile, during submission was told to go to Lagos because I came from ph or I sign a document which I choose to sign few week later after submission I got a rejection.

My friend appeal for me in france but we didn't receive any approval till date. I suspected that I was refuse because my invite wrote he will be sponsoring me and provide accommodation but he didn't get attestation for that purpose and French embassy will never disclose that to the applicant as a must in the rejection letter.

Fast toward to last week 24th Feb. I apply in Lagos for a conference.

Document submitted;

Visa Application
Conference invitation and payment conformation of the conference.
CAC documents for my 2 businesses
3 Statement Of account for both business and personal account
Insurance from aiico
Land document
Hotel reservation from expedia, I book hotel closer to the conference venue
flight itiniary
Statement Of purpose written by me
Confirmation letter from my employee confirming that i am the M.D. of the company on my business letterhead.
Professional membership license.
Membership certificate as a member of the international organization hosting the conference.

Visa approve
one months single Entry
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 9:49am On Mar 03, 2022
Thank you Beverlyhills, sometimes we wonder why an application is thrown out.

Atleast i remember vividly when i used a N 650k balance with very good inflow and outflow first time to the German Embassy in 2017. During the interview , my interviewer a guy advised me to look through my application again. I told him No just Put it in, let me try my Luck too. He said Ok your Choice.The next day after my Interview, a DHL personnel reached out. God ooo, these people sent me a refusal letter with insufficient funds story even when i had an Invitation.

My Reasons then for doing that was because my Friend and her sister did same with a low balance but had been to Schengen region.

Moral Lesson:

Excellent Inflow and Outflow with low Balance without any back up funds like Beverly Hills stated is risky.




Beverlyhills:
3m isnt sufficient for 2 Adults. When you state you had N 500k was this your First or Second Visa.

Do a rough estimate and see if it works for

Flight - N 350,000 x 2= N 700,000( KLM- Eco) this is an example.
Hotel- N 450,000 (Depends on the Arrondissement you choose though) maybe cheaper
.
Feeding & Shopping- N ??

This is taking almost N 2,000,000 already.

You have kids back home, a business and expenses to take care of after the trip.

As Said already run the business for more funds
. Except you have some money market funds which can be liquidated to cash then you are good with the N 3M.
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 6:58pm On Mar 02, 2022
Please did you read her initial post where she stated she has a good inflow and outflow?



quote author=HRprof post=110695949]

If you have a business and your bank account is busy with frequent transaction, it does not matter if there is huge current balance, people go to the embassy with 20 million account balance and still get refusal. Embassy look at the inflow as in constant transaction in the statement of account. I got my visa with 500k current balance but have total inflow of 10 million within 3 months , that’s what they consider most otherwise it will look as if you lodge in the money to get visa[/quote]
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 6:13pm On Mar 02, 2022
You are welcome Soraco57,

Do a Business visa attach all you have except the School Documents , thats for a different application.


Better you will be off to the Baltic region i suppose its one of the 3 baltic countries in the Schengen region if yes. Hold on till Winter and enjoy the unlimited access you would have once you have a Student Visa.
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 5:34pm On Mar 02, 2022
Anytime..


https://www.griclub.org/event/real-estate/deutsche-gri-2022_3605.html


Gentlesoul3268:
You are pain reliever I swear mialate , thx for the words of encouragement

I really appreciate you bro

TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 5:27pm On Mar 02, 2022
More like Dummy Events. Either Postponed or Cancelled or flagged for dubious reason. So you have to research , check reviews on the events awareness.


quote author=Soraco57 post=110693499]so fake conference dey? chaii[/quote]
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 5:06pm On Mar 02, 2022
Did you check their website? Note you have to check to verify they are real. Check their instagram page ,twitter etc Research .......



quote author=Soraco57 post=110693070]i message the email on the trade shows, I got error message and I copied the right email address. how do I work this out[/quote]
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 5:04pm On Mar 02, 2022
Everything you can get from the school to show you wont abandon your studies and jump ship.


quote author=Donbaba123 post=110692834]


That's interesting, so they will a letter from the school as well?[/quote]
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 4:59pm On Mar 02, 2022
Gentlesoul, No vex.. France is way better than the others.

Every visa application from a third world countries is VERY tiring. Once you get one , the rest of these countries follow suit.

No one want to be the first to trust you with a visa as a fresher though travelling starts from some place.

The best thing is to work around it, dont be in a hurry , look at your application the way a Visa officer would look at it.

Bear in mind they live here, they know the Economic and Personal situation in the Country at the moment so anything you know can boost your chances no matter how minute include it to your application.

For the Events, if you dont find on eventseye go to 10times.com . Research extensively, No pain No Gain.

Please anyone with Accounting events link drop it for others.

Its not Easy and can be frustating but some day you will look back and smile .

Dont Give Up!!
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 4:14pm On Mar 02, 2022
Its not a must you invest immediately, it can be the present or future plans.

Look for one that fits your consultancy line of business or generally real estate . You may learn one or two things that can help you do something different from whats been done here.

Note a business visa is wide, it covers Trade shows, events, business Neg., Purchasing, signing contracts, conference etc.




quote author=Soraco57 post=110691291]God bless you, as a young property consultant, which one of the events i fit into, since am not investing in France, how do i prove the event will add value to me, any advise is welcome[/quote]
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 4:09pm On Mar 02, 2022
Much easier because they will verify your School details easily.

If you are applying from your European Base, then you will use your financial statement from your local bank as proof of financial ability where you are resident. Include your school Documents , Resident Documents thats where you have ties.

quote author=Donbaba123 post=110691086]


Hi bro, How easy do you think getting schengen visa from other European countries someone is studying as a student? Will someone provide Nigeria bank statement , cac and documents or statement of an account of the country someone is studying?[/quote]
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 3:44pm On Mar 02, 2022
A festive Period is a very good reason to go.

Easter is April 17 so its a good time to apply.




quote author=meljoe post=110690538]


That’s what someone told me , if I’m going for Easter holiday , is that enough reason and when is it good for me to submit[/quote]
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 3:42pm On Mar 02, 2022
Follow the Link below:

https://www.eventseye.com/fairs/cst1_trade-shows_france_real-estate.html


quote author=Soraco57 post=110690208]Thanks , as for real estate consultant , what type of business or conference can I attend in France , will it it be paid conference or o I can reserve it or refund paid business conference, how do I go about then conferemce if a tin

quote author=mialate post=110690097] If its Tourism and you haven't done the 1st world for now.

Please go the Business visa route. Your saving account with some good balance and evidences Include everything pertaining to the business and write a good cover letter.




quote author=Soraco57 post=110689896]

What if we that we have not travelled to the first world before but Dubai and we use savings account for business, any hope too?[/quote]
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 3:17pm On Mar 02, 2022
If its Tourism and you haven't done the 1st world for now.

Please go the Business visa route. Your saving account with some good balance and evidences of Business transactions.

Include everything pertaining to the business and write a good cover letter.


quote author=Soraco57 post=110689896]

What if we that we have not travelled to the first world before but Dubai and we use savings account for business, any hope too?[/quote]
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 3:06pm On Mar 02, 2022
Please who said they dont give?

Arrange your Document

1. CAC
2. Personal and Business Bank Statement.
3. Tenancy Agreement
4. Flight reservations with correct arrival and departure dates. Make sure it same as filled on the form.
5. Hotel reservations ( Go to Expedia)
6. Property document if any
7. Cover letter stating your plans.
8. Family Proof. If you are single attach Pictures of your family back home.
9. Copy of your US visa
10. NIN if any
11. Evidence of Personal and Company Tax .
12. Evidence of Some Business transactions.
Anything else to support your application like Pension, treasury bills etc. TIES....

The form is easy to fill but dont mix up the information.


quote author=meljoe post=110688640]

I do business oh and someone said they don’t give now , I should hold on , is that true ?[/quote]
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 2:55pm On Mar 02, 2022
You will introduce yourself and all letters should be on a letter headed paper, signed and stamped.

Your Company Secretary can introduce and sign for a small business.




quote author=Soraco57 post=110688786]Good morning , as owner of business enterprise Can my secretary introduce me as the business owner and use the enterprise letter headed paper stamped signed and dated? Is not limited company o but an enterprise,

Will I introduce myself too? Need expert opinion on this thanks[/quote]
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 2:47pm On Mar 02, 2022
Your Core is Accountancy so you should search in that area as you calculate and oversee all finances of a project. That's planning construction projects' budgets, performing cost analyses, and reviewing purchase orders, invoices, and supplier contracts.

If you find one in the above listed good. Narrow your search to avoid the purpose of the trip not been reliable.

Building and Construction events mostly showcase building materials,Machinery and Equipment, heating , cooling, automation etc.




quote author=Gentlesoul3268 post=110688143]I really appreciate your time mialate

Well I study accounting but working in a construction firm as a Project Accounting Manager.

Can I apply for any event that related to building construction
[/quote]
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 1:25pm On Mar 02, 2022
Some 6 to 7 M bank balance should suffice for your application.
Its important to have something financially OK to survive on after the trip.


Ladybii:
Okay thank u very much, pne last question, how much do u think is suitablefor 2 people, sorry for stressing u. Just want to have an idea
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by mialate: 1:21pm On Mar 02, 2022
Oh its no bother.

Always go to the event website its indicated at the end of the event page to the left , exchange emails.

Most offer visa letter for 3rd world nationals. Infact they will ask if you need one, if they dont request for one.


quote author=Gentlesoul3268 post=110686701]
Alright I will do all what you stated, how I mine going to know event with refundable policies and the one that will issues a visa letter with event ticket?

Sorry for disturbing you[/quote]

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