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TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Newbiein2016: 9:21pm On Jun 27, 2023
This is false. She needs to book an appointment.

If she doesn't want to do this, she can use DHL/UPS to send her documents for stamping.

Mrbigg777:
She can go without booking an appointment if her passport was requested for.
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Newbiein2016: 7:11pm On Jun 15, 2023
This is a generic mail and implies your application may take longer to process. I wouldn't really worry about this.

Adedotun123:
Guys they sent me this just now
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Newbiein2016: 7:09pm On Jun 15, 2023
I'll just advise you double check your itinerary to ensure there's no stopover at a European country e.g. I have seen an Ethiopian airline itinerary that goes through Europe to Glasgow. So, in this case where passengers will (dis)embark, you might be asked to hold a valid Schengen visa.

I have also seen itineraries with technical stops. Usually, these are solely for the airline's benefit: to either run inspections on the aircraft or refuel etc. In this case, you don't need a transit visa.

That said, irrespective of what airline you choose, always confirm that the itinerary works for the visa you hold.



BRAINNY:
Turkish airlines, Ethiopian airlines, Egypt Air, Royal air maroc, Kenya airways, Rwandair; I avoided Turkey cos I felt it is Europe and had to pay more. Please, what if any of these Arilines transit through any of the countries requiring a schengen visa?
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Newbiein2016: 4:37pm On Jun 10, 2023
Get GCMS notes to identify specific areas of concern before reapplying.
Sometimes (if there are helpful gaps noted) this helps you build a stronger application.

Tegnaworld23:
My application just got refused just this morning, and my friend was approved, we submitted the same day. Funny part, I even have more funds in my account compared to my friend o lol, I even borrowed him money lol, this ircc people just dey make me laugh n enjoy cold beer this afternoon. Anyways, they stated they are not satisfied that I will leave canada after my study due to my financial assets blah blah. What do you guys suggest? Do I really needs to request for any Gcms note or should just repackage myself n apply again. Thank you guys in advance and good luck to us all.
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Newbiein2016: 8:29am On Jun 10, 2023
XYZJAZZY:
Good morning house, please I need someone to assist in answering these questions.
1. What question do they usually ask at Heathrow POE?

Why are you here?
What do you do?
Where are you staying?
What will you be doing during your time here? How do you plan on getting to x (e.g. if you indicated visiting multiple places)?
How long will you be staying?
Do you have a return ticket? If yes, show me?

Do note that it differs but in my experience, these are the usual suspects.


2. I applied for visiting with hotel reservation but I'm staying in a friend place do I still need to book a hotel?

No. I've heard of rare cases where this was a problem but most of the time, it isn't an issue. If you are antsy about it, you could book a one night hostel and then move. A lot of cheap ones (<£15) in London.

3. My going 8s genuine to return back in 3 weeks time what do I expect on arrival?

Complete the health questionnaire on the NCDC travel portal.

4. Do i need COVID 19 jam certificate as wakanow has been bombing with related messages.

No. Not sure why wakanow has refused to update their messaging.

Please 🙏 I need your quick response house 🏠
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Newbiein2016: 2:12am On Jun 08, 2023
Go on wakanow.com or travelstart as this should be straightforward if you don't want to go directly through the airline's portal. A couple of the airlines still have this book and pay at bank option/hold

cucumbar:
it’s not every airline that have the option of booking on hold where you can print an itinerary.
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Newbiein2016: 7:22pm On Jun 07, 2023
Given that you'll need to demonstrate and convince the visa officer of your ability to fund your trip without being a burden to the French government, it is important there are no large unexplainable deposits in your account and that your financial history can clearly articulate your financial position, employment status and ability to fund a visit to France.

Where requested, declare any past refusals and reasons why - it's never a good thing to lie about verifiable things like this.

OsiEnterprise4:
Hello house, outside everyother documents and bank statement, wen applying for previous refuse visiting visa based on insufficient funds to France

1. How will someone put in a convincing cover letter in regards to the previous refusal and now the new change.

Or

2. I should just ignore, apply like that again with a enough funds now, ad never mention it either in application or cover letter

Please guru in the house advice
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Newbiein2016: 7:14pm On Jun 07, 2023
Yes. Just check the VFS website in the country you are in for further guidance as the process is pretty straightforward.

You'll have to pay a transmission fee because you had your biometrics taken in another location.

Shamaaa:
Hello, is it possible to submit my passport for stamping from another country other than Nigeria where i did my bio-metrics/applied?
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Newbiein2016: 10:05am On Jun 06, 2023
This was just explained to you. Either check in dollar to see the actual price and use a dollar card to pay or go to wakanow.com, travelstart or directly to airlines website like Qatar Airways, KLM/AF etc that still accept NGN payment and make a booking directly.

I noticed you've dropped your whatsapp number here a few times. Beware of scammers and fake agents contacting you unnecessarily for things you can do yourself.

Additionally, have you now received and confirmed the visa from your agent? Do ensure to do this before buying a ticket to avoid any further issues.

vikthor74:
How can I buy it
Dis my WhatsApp number
‪+234 811 035 9932‬
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Newbiein2016: 10:57pm On Jun 03, 2023
I don't think tis is true. See my last note on a related question based on the webform auto response email.

Ashirioluwa:
Yes, you can.

You can add documents you think will help your application anytime through the webform before the application is processed.
Newbiein2016:
No. Completely withdraw and resubmit a new application to avoid any risk (no matter how low) of refusal.

A couple pages ago, a user was refused even after sending a mail minutes after submitting the application.

Furthermore, see this section of the webform autoresponse which should guide your next action;

For temporary resident applications, we do not accept documents sent by email if you have applied online. The email and the document sent will not be added to your application for consideration when assessing your application:

Unsolicited document submission: all relevant documents must have been submitted at the time of your application.
Requested document submission (online): please submit the requested document via your MyGCKey account by following the instructions noted in the request letter
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Newbiein2016:
Send an email or call VFS to ask. I do recall reading that VFS was open on May 29th (which was declared a holiday).

tifelola:
Pls do embassies open during holidays?
If yes..what can be done? Appointment is on the 30th which falls on muslim Ileya period.
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Newbiein2016: 3:43pm On Jun 01, 2023
Check your appointment portal to see if you have the option to reschedule (should be on the left hand side of the screen on a computer).

If not, call/email VFS and ask. If I rem correctly, one could reschedule a max of 1 time before you have to pay a new fee.

Also, I recall sharing a similar response one or two pages back so do try and read other pages for guidance.

Your comment on people not responding is not necessary as this is voluntary work being done by folks in their spare time.

AbigailUkaegbu:
Are appointment dates flexible and subject to change?
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Newbiein2016: 11:10pm On May 26, 2023
Go back to your appointment page and check for the option to modify/reschedule on the left hand side of the screen.

crusader6:
Hello NLs
Please Who knows how I can shift my appointment date with VFS Lagos after booking and paying ?
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Newbiein2016: 5:19pm On May 24, 2023
No. Completely withdraw and resubmit a new application to avoid any risk (no matter how low) of refusal.

A couple pages ago, a user was refused even after sending a mail minutes after submitting the application.

Furthermore, see this section of the webform autoresponse which should guide your next action;

For temporary resident applications, we do not accept documents sent by email if you have applied online. The email and the document sent will not be added to your application for consideration when assessing your application:

Unsolicited document submission: all relevant documents must have been submitted at the time of your application.
Requested document submission (online): please submit the requested document via your MyGCKey account by following the instructions noted in the request letter


Chaerin:
Good evening! I have a concern regarding my parent's visitor visa renewal application. I mistakenly answered 'No' when asked if they have been denied a visa in the past. However, they were previously denied a US visa but have since successfully applied for another one. Would it be advisable for me to submit a webform to rectify this error? Thank you.
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Newbiein2016: 2:04pm On May 22, 2023
This sounds like she'll be a child minder for the duration. So she'll be applying to work with a visit visa.

I have read a few stories a while ago about applications like these which get rejected so be mindful on how this is presented.

SweetJJ:
Thanks, how about POF?

The main reason for her coming is to take care of my kids while I am away for data collection for 3months (as per phd). Is this a solid reason to grant visa? I have the supporting documents to show that I will be away for about 3months.
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Newbiein2016: 1:56pm On May 22, 2023
Just saw wakanow has 604k flights to London for Jun 5th to 16th for anyone looking to travel soon.

Best deal from AF I have seen in a while.
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Newbiein2016: 10:55pm On May 19, 2023
Thanks.

Emmafe:
Na same. They changed from issuing yellow slip to a white sticker on passport data page.
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Newbiein2016: 10:34pm On May 19, 2023
Hi,

Could you share what the yellow biometrics slip looks like. I only have a sticker pasted on the photocopy of my datapage🤔



Emmafe:
Its needed.

Documents:
-2 duly signed consent forms.
-2 copies of passport data page
-Passport Request Letter
-Yellow/white biometric slip
-Receipt of payment of transmission fee
N9,410 (you will pay this fee if you didn't capture biometrics at Abuja VFS)
-A paper with your contact details: name, phone number, email address, home address.
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Newbiein2016: 5:01pm On May 09, 2023
Whatever works for you. I often do this as I get better deals like this.

Europ2018:
Is it advisable to book with two different airlines tickets? Maybe Ethiopian airlines going, then return tickets KLM ? urgent
TravelRe: Morocco Tourist Visa by Newbiein2016: 6:12am On May 06, 2023
https://www.acces-maroc.ma/#/

hunee:
drop link to apply. Thanks
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Newbiein2016: 6:23pm On Apr 27, 2023
Hi,

How did you manage this scenario? Did you get any concrete feedback? In a similar situation.


Hectorsoboy:
My wife's visa number finally updated to expire in Dec 2024 but I have the link to reissue her passport for 10yrs. Please who knows if I do so will they issue her atleast 5yrs visa?
TravelRe: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Newbiein2016:
POE: JFK

Me: Good day.
Immigration Officer (IO): Hi. Why are you coming to US?
Me: Business/visit
IO: How long are you here for?
Me: 3 weeks.
IO: Do you know Emmanuel Ikuebesi (reading from her computer)?
Me: Who? Doesn't ring a bell. Who is this person?
IO: A Nigerian actor. You don't know him?
Me: No. If he is not an older actor in Nollywood, I don't know him as I am not familiar with newer generation actors.
Me: What you are asking reminds me of a recent trip to X, where someone asked me if I knew their friend Y, because Y was Nigerian. Sorry to disappoint but I try to keep with some trends but even I might miss some people.
IO: Oh no, I didn't mean if you knew him. I dont expect you to know everyone. Because he is an actor I just asked.
Me: hmmm, OK. I don't know who that is. Sorry!
IO: Where will you be staying?
Me: XYZ....
IO: What do you do for work?
Me: XYZ
IO: stamps passport for 6 months

I later checked and the guy is a model and I actually recall his marriage to a celebrity makeup artist crashed <1year. I don't know him as an actor though and his name didn't ring a bell at the time.

POE details from a while back.
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Newbiein2016: 5:30am On Apr 27, 2023
Sorry about the refusal but there's no option in the rejection letter that states this.

What exactly was the reason ticked in your rejection letter?

What documents were submitted?


Essy01:
I applied for tourist visa to France and I did not attach statement of purpose. I was refused based on that. I was told I can appeal. I would like to know if I should appeal and attach my statement of purpose or reapply. Thank you
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Newbiein2016: 5:28am On Apr 27, 2023
Not enough.

Travel history? Home ties? Finances?

Do note that the comments and guidance you receive here are from past (or soon-to-be) applicants and what is being shared is what has worked for other successful applicants.

It's important to read from the 1st page and then highlight areas you think may be weak in your application for guidance.

Temidjoy:
I'm a software engineer, trainer and an author

For more details
https://www.linkedin.com/in/temidayoadefioye/
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Newbiein2016:
Sorry about your refusal. I'm not sure what else you could have added based on the details below.

Could you list out each document submitted so others can comment and advise?

Pushinglimits:
Hello Nairaland so I applied for a tourist visa for France which was unfortunately denied last week. Was looking to travel with my family, (two sons and wife), which are currently all UK citizens. Had a prior Schengen Visa to France about five years ago, have a previous UK visa, plus a current one as well. Account balance was over 5 million, plus also added my USD savings account info which is close to $20k. The reason for refusal was “ Justification for the purpose and conditions of the intended stay was not provided”. I included all necessary documents needed, as Ive been following this forum for quite awhile to know what was necessary before applying. I had also stated in my application that I’ll be spending a couple of days in Spain at a resort, but France would be the POE and where I’ll be spending the longest. I could have appealed but felt like it’ll would be quicker and easier to reapply. My question is should I reapply via France with the same documents but add updated bank statements and my renewed residential and business lease, and also give a better explanation of my itinerary, which I felt like I did initially but, didn’t give a day to day breakdown of my trip, or altogether just try another Schengen country to apply like Spain? I have businesses in Nigeria which I included proof in my application, kind of stumped as to why my application was actually denied, especially with UK travel history and a previous Schengen visa.
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Newbiein2016: 8:03am On Apr 19, 2023
People have confirmed previously on this thread that this was possible.

Go back a couple of pages and read through.

crossbonehelped:
Hello house. Need help with this please
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Newbiein2016:
@OP, If you insist on going through with AR, this is a good way to frame it but I'm not optimistic about the outcome.

advanceDNA:
if u choose to go for AR, the only card left to play is to kinda beg....sheffield AR teams are a bit kind..

.. tell them u were totally nervous during the interview and u were not composed at all to sell urself well.....and u hoped that the ECO could have been a bit kind to notice and perhaps, give u some room to gain composure...... that u are not askimg for much but a chance to show u deserve to have this degree as it would greatly help ur career and positioning in the labour market

... its a long shot though.....

But if na me ooo...i wont do AR...
Given this was transcribed from your interview session, I'm sorry to share that your replies were incoherent, demonstrated subpar listening & comprehension skills and overall, lacked clarity which further dampened your credibility.

You should have sought to reschedule this and prep a little more as I'm afraid the AR might not yield positive outcomes either going by this only.



olaleyeh5:
I’ve seen worse cases online and the AR was successful , Moreover I came across the mail an hour to the interview then I called My agent but wasn’t picking up that moment to know If I should just rescheduled the interview to some other time with reasons that am not prepared unfortunately I accepted to take the interview that I wasn’t prepared for at all because I was unable to take to my agent on the phone ..Was never expecting any interview from home office or calls till it happened … This AR is really on my mind ..
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Newbiein2016: 12:31pm On Apr 18, 2023
Not enough info.

What documents were submitted?

What seminar? Why?

Have you attended similar seminars here or anywhere else?

Travel history? What are your home ties? Finances?

Share every detail for forum members to opine on.

aekmanweb:
Good morning guys, just got a refusal note for my Visa application this morning and the actual reason says: "Justification for the purpose and conditions of the intended stay was not provided". Whereas I provided everything. My purpose is to attend a seminar. Kindly enlighten me if I should appeal this decision.
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Newbiein2016: 1:37pm On Apr 17, 2023
Not familiar with this scenario - ask in the UK visit thread for guidance as well.

It looks to me you'll have to wait it out with Italy and send a letter explaining the situation to the UKVI team - not sure if it will help.

dami24:
Hi all,

I’m very worried about something, don’t know if anyone has been in such fix before.

So I applied for Uk visa on 12th and applied for Italy visa on 14th. I paid for keep my passport with UK in order to be able to submit for Italy visa processing.

1. I didn’t know that I will have to resubmit my passport when Uk wants ti make a decision, I thought they’ll just courier the vignette to me to stick on by myself.

Fine, I found that out on processing day and thought okay I’ll just resubmit when Italy own comes back.

But now I have found out that Italy processing particularly takes forever and apparently if you don’t resubmit your passport within a specific time frame for UK decision making, they will deny you. 😭
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Newbiein2016: 10:14am On Apr 17, 2023
Italy in particular seems notorious for long processing times and/or holding on to passports for longer periods than other Schengen countries.

If you read a couple of pages back for testimonials from successful applicants and/or visit the Italy visa thread, you'll notice a pattern with very few comments about them processing within the stated timelines.
Exhobaby9:
I submit my passport at the Italy embassy since 10th of march, they have not call me for pick-up yet. Please what is normal timeline for italy visa application?
TravelRe: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Newbiein2016: 10:10am On Apr 17, 2023
Bisiadediwura73:
Hello NLs. I am looking to travel to France this summer with my kids. My husband is sponsor.

1, Please, what documents would be need from him?
Please kindly answer.
Go back a couple of pages and read through as this has been shared multiple times. If you have specific questions after this, raise them.

2, It is only France we intend to visit. Is there a difference between France Schengen Visa and France tourist Visa?

As copied from the official website (https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/web/france-visas/tourism-private-stay):

Your visa
If the duration of your stay does not exceed 90 days per 180-day period, you will be issued a short-stay uniform Schengen visa or national visa depending on your destination.
If your presence in France requires an airport stopover, please ensure that you do not need an airport transit visa.
If the total duration of your stay exceeds 90 days, you will be issued a long-stay national visa.


3, If yes, can someone show me the link please?

Thanks you all.

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