Lizzer:
I was given PFL before the refusal.

What is PFL ?

Well already book appointment i used my previous schengen visa in 2019

HRprof:


If you have travel to schengen countries then you are frequent traveller so what you need to do is to make copies of your schengen visas and submit with your application. Even when you didn't use it, it still count

Canada shares info with the Big 5 EYE (U.S, U.K Australia and Schengen i cant remember the last.)

HRprof:


How did you know it was the reason ? Did you request for your GCMS? Or you just assume as the Canada refusal letter does not come with such details information unless you request for your GCMS. Meanwhile , Canada only share information with US embassy and i don't know about sharing information with Europe.

The day it will be detected then you will know its a big issue. It is called Misrepresentation and attracts a 5 year Ban from Canada, 10 years from U.K and a life ban from the U.S.

Good luck to you!

Nchabuomo:


Okay, if you say so. Personally I don't always declare previous visas and this has never been an issue. Goodluck

Yes!!
You are right, i was trying to remember the word (Misrepresentation)
Please i would like to ask you few questions via mail but i don't really how to do it.

megastu:
The day it will be detected then you will know its a big issue. It is called Misrepresentation and attracts a 5 year Ban from Canada, 10 years from U.K and a life ban from the U.S.

Good luck to you!

The Five Eyes (FVEY) is an intelligence alliance comprising Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States.



quote author=megastu post=104388086]Canada shares info with the Big 5 EYE (U.S, U.K Australia and Schengen i cant remember the last.) [/quote]

megastu:
The day it will be detected then you will know its a big issue. It is called Misrepresentation and attracts a 5 year Ban from Canada, 10 years from U.K and a life ban from the U.S.

Good luck to you!

It is not misrepresentation if no question was asked and you lied about it. Not mentioning a visa you had is not misrepresentation as long as you are not hiding a crime.

"A misrepresentation is a statement not in accord with the truth — made by either the visa applicant or his agent on his behalf. It must be a statement or a submitted document; silence is not considered a misrepresentation"


I have held multiple US visas plus Canadian visa and it has NEVER been a problem for me not listing all the countries I have held their visa in the last 10 years.

This is my personal experience make of it what you may.

HRprof:
For first time tourist visa applicant ! Don't book appointment using frequent travel option because there is no appointment for France first time travel for now on tourist visa. Someone was sent back today at VFS France visa application because of that.

Ah!!! Why now??! Does it mean they don't want pple to travel as first timer to their country.

I have traveled to uk 3 times, will that count for me

Beverlyhills:


@Lizzer, your lost passport number linked to the new one will show you had a Spanish visa in the past as its within the Schengen region.

However, you may need to call the vfs help desk by phone: 0815 018 8800 to explain your situation to them and see the solution profferred.

Good Luck..


But i will mention it in my application , because when applied for canadian visa in 2017, i didn't mention it on my application. With the lost passport number on my new passport, Canadian embassy saw the spanish visa and denied me visa for not mentioning that i had a Spanish visa long time ago.

I just hope applying as a first timer will not be a problem, because am very sure they will see that Spanish visa.

I tried their number and got them and the lady explained everything to me. I will advice that we call first to get information from them to clarify ourselves. They frequent traveler are pple that have traveled to Canada, UK, USA.

I tried their number and got them and the lady explained everything to me. I will advice that we call first to get information from them to clarify ourselves. The frequent traveler are pple that have traveled to Canada, UK, USA. She really explained the details to me.

Please what documents constitute number 7 that is Reservation confirmation of an organised trip? Thanks

Itzmemikky:
Good evening house
Pls check this out, i am in need of your advice

Below are the documents I want to submit for the Short stay

1. Letter of sponsor from my employer (stating they are the one sponsoring the trip and other expenses)
2. Letter of introduction from my employer
3. 3 months statement of Account from my employer
4. 3 months payslip
5. Flight reservation
6. Hotel booking
7. Reservation confirmation of an organised trip
8. Photo ID
10. Photocopy of previous visa and stamps(they gave me multiple visa in 2017)

Please advise me if I am good to go with the above documents.

Thank you

spiceeamiee:
Please what documents constitute number 7 that is Reservation confirmation of an organised trip? Thanks

It is a document to support your purpose of traveling...such as making a reservarion with any sightseeing event/tour... making reservation with disneyland is a good example of this. I dont know if the document is necessary, you can ask gurus in the house more about it pls2

SO she didnt explained to u also about people who have been to schengen area before?? cause on france booking website that is what i saw there oo

monchat:




I tried their number and got them and the lady explained everything to me. I will advice that we call first to get information from them to clarify ourselves. They frequent traveler are pple that have traveled to Canada, UK, USA.

Good afternoon house

Can I use my uncle as a sponsor to finance my trip(short stay tourist)?

If yes, what document do i need from him?

Do I still have to submit my statement of account together with my sponsor's statement of account(uncle's 3 months statement of account)?

Pls i need your advice
Thank you

Good afternoon....Is it still possible to book an appointment on VFS for a short stay (tourist) visa for a first time traveller to France.

pufframmy:
SO she didnt explained to u also about people who have been to schengen area before?? cause on france booking website that is what i saw there oo

All of them are still frequent travelers , even if you have been to any Schengen country. Try to call them and hear from them

Does your Uncle reside France to Invite you over?

In my opinion, If he resides in Nigeria, its a difficult task to sponsor an employed adult on a holiday.

It would only show the visa officer one thing- Funds are lacking here.

If you would, take out some time and build your finances just a bit more.

quote author=Itzmemikky post=104423644]Good afternoon house

Can I use my uncle as a sponsor to finance my trip(short stay tourist)?

If yes, what document do i need from him?

Do I still have to submit my statement of account together with my sponsor's statement of account(uncle's 3 months statement of account)?

Pls i need your advice
Thank you[/quote]

Frequent Travelers are applicants who have at least 1 previous visa from the schengen , US , UK and Canada.

pufframmy:
SO she didnt explained to u also about people who have been to schengen area before?? cause on france booking website that is what i saw there oo

What if the schengen visa is unused and it was issued 6 years ago?
Which category will the person belong to; first timer or Frequent
quote author=Beverlyhills post=104427071]Frequent Travelers are applicants who have at least 1 previous visa from the schengen , US , UK and Canada.


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monchat:



Ah!!! Why now??! Does it mean they don't want pple to travel as first timer to their country.

I have traveled to uk 3 times, will that count for me

Yes it will count, just make copies of the visas and attached to your visa application

Lizzer:
What if the schengen visa is unused and it was issued 6 years ago?
Which category will the person belong to; first timer or Frequent
quote author=Beverlyhills post=104427071]Frequent Travelers are applicants who have at least 1 previous visa from the schengen , US , UK and Canada.

Use frequent . Either used or not used visa it still count. Make a copy of the visa and include in your application documents.

HRprof:

Yes it will count, just make copies of the visas and attached to your visa application

Thank you

Thanks for your response, but I lost the that particular passport a year later, so there's no way to get a copy of it.

HRprof:


Use frequent . Either used or not used visa it still count. Make a copy of the visa and include in your application documents.

thanks, it another info seeing here confusing me oo

Beverlyhills:
Frequent Travelers are applicants who have at least 1 previous visa from the schengen , US , UK and Canada.

Beverlyhills:
Does your Uncle reside France to Invite you over?

In my opinion, If he resides in Nigeria, its a difficult task to sponsor an employed adult on a holiday.

It would only show the visa officer one thing- Funds are lacking here.

If you would, take out some time and build your finances just a bit more.

quote author=Itzmemikky post=104423644]Good afternoon house

Can I use my uncle as a sponsor to finance my trip(short stay tourist)?

If yes, what document do i need from him?

Do I still have to submit my statement of account together with my sponsor's statement of account(uncle's 3 months statement of account)?

Pls i need your advice
Thank you

Thank you for the advice, i appreciate

Hello guys please who has an Idea how I can start masters application to schools in france or are their application period over?

ChibuGP:
Hello guys please who has an Idea how I can start masters application to schools in france or are their application period over?

if you'd taken out time to read this thread from page 1, you'd have found the answers your sought. Anyways visit this link with chrome https://www.nigeria.campusfrance.org/welcome-to-campus-france-nigeria

Chiall:
Sorry for the late reply. Didn't know you dropped comment here.

Documents submitted:

France visa application form
Employment letter
Promotion letter
Pay slips (3) months
Leave letter
My marriage certificate
My child's birth certificate
AXA mansard insurance
Flights itinerary
Hotel reservation in Paris
Cover letter stating the activities I would be doing in paris

2) Yes I have been to the UK (2×) and visa still valid till 2022. And a newly issued USA visa.
I have been to UAE several times, Kenya (2×) , and Ghana.

For my flight itinerary, I submitted I would be visiting the UK from Paris. So it was like this; LOS (NG) to CDG (FRA) to LHR ( LON) to LOS(NG)

Please if you have any questions don't hesitate to drop it here.

Hello , did you have to do a reservation for tours or you used just a planned itinerary . Can I send you an email please

From my experience, if u are applying for a tourist visa, that means u are going for site seeing. So u need to book for tours, not just one, both free, pay when u get there and pay b4 booking. You need this to let them know u are actually going for tourism.

Mummywifey:

Hello , did you have to do a reservation for tours or you used just a planned itinerary . Can I send you an email please

Josh2013:
From my experience, if u are applying for a tourist visa, that means u are going for site seeing. So u need to book for tours, not just one, both free, pay when u get there and pay b4 booking. You need this to let them know u are actually going for tourism.

It’s not always like that, all my schengen visas I have gotten , I never had to do that though, maybe it was because I was applying from outside Nigeria. I never even submitted bank statement, I always used travelers Cheques. Although it seems they are stricter when applying from Naija, that’s why I need to clarify from those who have applied from Naija.

Mummywifey:


It’s not always like that, all my schengen visas I have gotten , I never had to do that though, maybe it was because I was applying from outside Nigeria. I never even submitted bank statement, I always used travelers Cheques. Although it seems they are stricter when applying from Naija, that’s why I need to clarify from those who have applied from Naija.

You are right. You don't have to book any tour. You can do all touristy stuff yourself if you want, you don't need a tour guide to visit Eiffel Tower, Museums etc.

Good morning All,
It seems getting appointment for first timer tourist visa is completely impossible at the moment for French embassy.
Some one told me that Spanish embassy is open for tourist and visiting visa right now. Please I would like to know if anyone here know about it or have seen someone that applied recently for short stay visa.
Thank you