QuackZulu:


Hey bro, mine as well, till I received it was still saying sent to the french embassy (even now).

What I did was, I called VFS this morning and enquired about my passport.

I told them my host institution informed me that my passport was picked up from the embassy and sent to them on Tuesday this week.

They asked for my tracking number and tracked it.
They said it's been sent to Port Harcourt.

I then googled the UPS number in Port Harcourt. I called them and they said it was with the dispatch rider. I got his number and called the not so enthusiastic rider and insisted that I get it today.
That was how I received it in the afternoon.

My advice is:
Check your document and use the tracking number to track it.

If possible, add your number and email to the UPS tracking site to get updates (you will get the most detailed one via this method).

If what played out today is any indication of how things work, then VFS takes forever to update and you may have to do some things yourself and add pressure if you want your passport.

Hope this helps and sorry about the long winded response.

Thanks for the tip bro. Seems Abuja Vfs have issues. I just track on UPS website i see “on the way” estimate delivery “Monday end of closing day”. Will call ups tomorrow

Has anyone been able to book dates this week pls ?

Donbaba123:


Thanks for the tip bro. Seems Abuja Vfs have issues. I just track on UPS website i see “on the way” estimate delivery “Monday end of closing day”. Will call ups tomorrow

AskGod07:

Congratulations bro, you are trying to avoiding a question asked you about the school? Since you have gotten your visa bro leave the pass out nah? Also listed the documents you submitted abeg Biko …..lol.

That is what this family meant for to learn from ourself

Lol, nah Gee. I was gonna do it, but I've been quite busy today

The school is Sciences Po

The documents I submitted:

1. Visa application form, duly dated and signed
2. Receipt France-Visas
3. International Passport (old and new)
4. ID photograph
5. Travel Insurance
6. E-ticket reservation for my flight
7. Letter of enrollment confirming/certifying accommodation reservation for France via sciences po with CITE INTERNATIONALE
UNIVERSITAIRE DE PARIS
8. Admission letter and confirmation of registration from my current university (confirming my status as a research Master's student);
Graduation Certificate for Undergraduate and postgraduate honours degrees
9. Scholarship support letters (Scholarship offer and Scholarship Letter of Invitation from MCFSP Sciences Po as proof of income)
10. Previous passport and Visas (Rwanda and SA)
11. Resume
12. National Identification Number (NIN)
13. Police Clearance certificate
14. E-Vaccination Certificate

Donbaba123:


Thanks for the tip bro. Seems Abuja Vfs have issues. I just track on UPS website i see “on the way” estimate delivery “Monday end of closing day”. Will call ups tomorrow

You are welcome, bro. It seems so but I am glad you have been able to confirm it is on the way. Good luck bro!

pufframmy:
WOW
u need to appear back to the embassy be that oo
they did same to me, so when u get back go back to the embassy for appearance
a letter there u will be told to write handwritten one that all

Thanks, bro. I will be doing that

pufframmy:
how many month was given to you and is it multiple entry

Just a month. I indicated I wanted the single entry and that is what was given.

Morning house , I submitted my application on Tuesday but I’m yet to receive transfer of documents to the embassy , I don’t think that’s normal .

Please how do I add my phone number and email to the ups website to receive notifications?

Please respond @ donbaba123

Jyde1234:
Morning house , I submitted my application on Tuesday but I’m yet to receive transfer of documents to the embassy , I don’t think that’s normal .

Please how do I add my phone number and email to the ups website to receive notifications?

Please respond @ donbaba123

Try to track it on vfs website this evening, it will be sent to the embassy. After that, you have to keep following up with UPS to get your passport back cuz vfs are not updating the processing stages on thier website after they send application to the embassy..

Link to track on UPS with your tracking number on your document : https://www.ups.com/track?

And click on get Updates to add your mail and phone number.

QuackZulu:


You are welcome, bro. It seems so but I am glad you have been able to confirm it is on the way. Good luck bro!

Thanks baba

Please is it possible to get police clearance certificates without going to a station and also is this a compulsory requirement??

QuackZulu:


Lol, nah Gee. I was gonna do it, but I've been quite busy today

The school is Sciences Po

The documents I submitted:

1. Visa application form, duly dated and signed
2. Receipt France-Visas
3. International Passport (old and new)
4. ID photograph
5. Travel Insurance
6. E-ticket reservation for my flight
7. Letter of enrollment confirming/certifying accommodation reservation for France via sciences po with CITE INTERNATIONALE
UNIVERSITAIRE DE PARIS
8. Admission letter and confirmation of registration from my current university (confirming my status as a research Master's student);
Graduation Certificate for Undergraduate and postgraduate honours degrees
9. Scholarship support letters (Scholarship offer and Scholarship Letter of Invitation from MCFSP Sciences Po as proof of income)
10. Previous passport and Visas (Rwanda and SA)
11. Resume
12. National Identification Number (NIN)
13. Police Clearance certificate
14. E-Vaccination Certificate

.

talentarena:
Please is it possible to get police clearance certificates without going to a station and also is this a compulsory requirement??

Nah Gee, it is not a compulsory requirement. I just threw in my SA police clearance certificate for good measure.

It is possible to do it (the one from the Nigerian Police) by proxy, if you have a contact at Alagbon.

They will most likely send you the form and depending on where you are - you will be required to take the finger prints yourself (with the help of someone), if you are in a foreign country at a local police station or you can buy the ink stuff they use and do it (DIY style).

You then scan it to your contact at Alagbon with whatever extra detail they may require.

It most likely won't take a day to get it.

The next step is to arrange for it's collection and delivery to you.

pufframmy:
COngrat
help others too by droping document submitted are u first timer

Thank you. I am not a first timer.Documents submitted:

1. Introductory letter from my workplace
2. First Appointment letter
3. Payslips
4. Current/ Salary Account
5. Fixed Deposit and Treasury Bills Certificate
6. Travel Insurance
7. Flight Reservation
8. Letter from Inviting Company in Germany
9. Cover Letter
10. COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate
11. Previous passport with visas.

@donbaba123

Thanks for ur quick response, I tried tracking through Vfs website , it’s keep showing wrong input . Also , I’m unable to locate the get update on the ups website .

Jyde1234:
@donbaba123

Thanks for ur quick response, I tried tracking through Vfs website , it’s keep showing wrong input . Also , I’m unable to locate the get update on the ups website .

For the wrong input stuff it may be an issue with your name

For example, my surname is double barreled and has an hyphen. For a while I got a wrong input message no matter the combination. I decided to just split the surname into two by using a space instead of the hyphen and voila! It worked.

Also double check your vfs tracking number as well.

Also I have added the UPS stuff with steps that may help

[quote author=Jyde1234 post=113431033]@donbaba123

Continuation.

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Hi guys, which site can I make hotel reservation for France that would allow payment on arrival. I've tried booking com but they canceled reservation after 24hrs. Kindly help all gurus in the building.

Brother quick one please did your school send a copy of your admission of invite letter to the embassy Or just to you? Could you pls share contact? Thanks

QuackZulu:



Nah Gee, it is not a compulsory requirement. I just threw in my SA police clearance certificate for good measure.

It is possible to do it (the one from the Nigerian Police) by proxy, if you have a contact at Alagbon.

They will most likely send you the form and depending on where you are - you will be required to take the finger prints yourself (with the help of someone), if you are in a foreign country at a local police station or you can buy the ink stuff they use and do it (DIY style).

You then scan it to your contact at Alagbon with whatever extra detail they may require.

It most likely won't take a day to get it.

The next step is to arrange for it's collection and delivery to you.

Hello, everyone, who has been issued a schengen visa from the French embassy/consulate here? I would like to ask some questions.

Good evening Everyone.

Please I have appointment this week for France Tourist Visa, first application. I have a travel history to Turkey on my previous passport with an over stay, which I paid the visa violation fee before returning.
My Question is, should I include the Turkey Travel history to my documents to boost my chances during submission, or would it be like shooting myself on the leg due to the Visa violation?

Please help me my people.

they dont accept turkey as travel history
only if u have been to uk, usa, australia canadan or schengen area other country apart from the listed will not be accepted

isaaccharles34:
Good evening Everyone.

Please I have appointment this week for France Tourist Visa, first application. I have a travel history to Turkey on my previous passport with an over stay, which I paid the visa violation fee before returning.
My Question is, should I include the Turkey Travel history to my documents to boost my chances during submission, or would it be like shooting myself on the leg due to the Visa violation?

Please help me my people.

Thank you very much.

pufframmy:
they dont accept turkey as travel history
only if u have been to uk, usa, australia canadan or schengen area other country apart from the listed will not be accepted

pufframmy:
they dont accept turkey as travel history
only if u have been to uk, usa, australia canadan or schengen area other country apart from the listed will not be accepted

All sticker visa is accepted but stamp visa is not accepted like Dubai and all African countries with stamp visa
The challenge he has is overstayed visa which might affect him.

Alright

HRprof:

All sticker visa is accepted but stamp visa is not accepted like Dubai and all African countries with stamp visa
The challenge he has is overstayed visa which might affect him.

But my south africa sticker visa was rejected last time I went for submission last year

HRprof:

All sticker visa is accepted but stamp visa is not accepted like Dubai and all African countries with stamp visa
The challenge he has is overstayed visa which might affect him.

pufframmy:
But my south africa sticker visa was rejected last time I went for submission last year

We’re you ask to remove the copy of your South African visa on your application at VFS ?
They accept sticker visa outside African country

yes

HRprof:


We’re you ask to remove the copy of your South African visa on your application at VFS ?
They accept sticker visa outside African country

Hello all.
Please how long does the visa processing take

aekmanweb:
Hi guys, which site can I make hotel reservation for France that would allow payment on arrival. I've tried booking com but they canceled reservation after 24hrs. Kindly help all gurus in the building.

I am also interested on how to go about this as well.... please gurus in the house help...

kennyliza:


I am also interested on how to go about this as well.... please gurus in the house help...

i used booking dot com it worked perfectly for me.. Check hotel that have free cancellation till the date of arrival select hotel room.. Fill your details and card details you won't be debited