gerrald02:
As requested.

I had previous Schengen visa application rejected twice in 2016 not showing sufficient evidence of home ties.

Got Canada visa got in 2018.

Evidence submitted in this application is similar to those presented in earlier threads.

1. application form + photograph.
2. Passport + copy Previous visa page / passport.
3. Travel Itinerary showing my holiday plans in both countries for the 10days - hotel + tour activities ( tours listed but i didn't book) i planned to do (as alternative to booking a return ticket).
4. Employee letter confirming employment and approval of leave during the period.
5. 6 months bank statement and my account balance which i have been building up reflected I would be able to afford spending 120€ daily for the trip.
6. Travel insurance paid.
7. Hotel accommodation booked but not yet paid for.
8. Cover letter introducing myself and summarizing the documents submitted and travel plans.
9. Landed Property document
10. Marriage certificate.
11. Kids school report/fees paid.

Items 9 - 11 I added as supporting documents to demonstrate personal links to the country of residence which was the reason of refusal in previous application.

Apart from the visa fee, appointment fee the only other thing I had to pay prior was the travel insurance.

pufframmy:
WOW u have a Good Canada Visa, they don't have choice than to issue you the visa

hunee:
Thank you for your honesty. Pufframmy, we need encourage more people to share their sucess stories. Look at, he even shared his itinerary and other substantial docs.

You are the best, Gerrald.

gerrald02:


Yes it helped having it however as I mentioned previously I had been denied same twice and considering the quick return in of my passport I wasn't so confident since it is not automatic or guaranteed that one would get issued.

Thanks again everyone for your earlier contributions it helped. hopefully some one else would benefit from my experience.

gerrald02:
Cover letter as written below



Consulate General of France
1 Oyinkan Abayomi Drive
Ikoyi
Lagos.
Dear Sir/Ma,

APPLICATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA

My name is. XXXXX a Nigerian National, resident in Lagos with passport details XXXX. I write to support my application for a Schengen visa for the purpose of tourism to visit France and Greece on the dates XX - XX May 2023.

I am a Civil Engineer in full time employment since 2019 with XXXXXX Nigeria Limited in Lagos Nigeria. I have approval for a leave of absence from work from my employer for the duration of my visit. I intend to return to Nigeria on the XX of May 2023 at the conclusion of this trip.

In support of this visa application please find attached the following supporting documents.

• Signed visa application form and recent passport photograph.
• Original & copies of my biodata page of current passport, plus copies of previous visa.
• Hotel Accommodation reservations in Paris & Santorini.
• Proof of socio-professional situation and intent to return.
o Employment letter confirming employment status and leave of absence approval.
o Landed property deeds in Lagos.
o Marriage Certificate.
o Daughter’s School reports & tuition fees paid for the 2022/23 session.
• 6 Months Bank statements as evidence of my monthly income and sufficient funds to cover the 120€ daily requirement for the trip.
• Travel itinerary including activities planned and proposed flight details to and from Nigeria.
• Travel insurance valid for the whole Schengen Area for the entire trip covering up to 30,000 Euros for medical and hospital care plus repatriation for emergency medical reasons.

Warm Regards,

NAME
Phone Number
Email.

hunee:
Going by your bio date
3/3/2023
I will like to confirm what mode of payment was accepted for visa fee at vfs, especially now that there is cash crunch.
Were there some concessions.
Please give details

gerrald02:
I paid the visa fees via card.

gerrald02:
I paid the visa fees via card.

spriteB:
Please how many days did it take UPS to deliver your passport from when VFS sent it out? Is there a way to track it with them?

hunee:
Hi Pufframmy, this question goes to you.
Remember the part of the application for france tourist visa that said if you be visiting any other member state , even if it is for a few hours.
You should state it, during your time. Did you put it?
I noticed alot of people would use NO, and later enter other member states as seen in respondents cases online.

Are there implications for this, especially if one eventually returns after visiting other states.

I need your inputs as an experienced person. Other contributions will be accepted for all to learn.

I also thought gerrald added it, that was why he included santori as part of itinerary.

spriteB:
Please how many days did it take UPS to deliver your passport from when VFS sent it out? Is there a way to track it with them?

gerrald02:
I added both countries to mine.

I stand to be corrected as a first timer but i shouldn't think so as itineraries and circumstances do change. Now i've got the visa i wish i can get 2 more days off work and some more money ill probably squeeze in 2 days in Italy and get out of my bucket list even though was not on original plans/countries declared.

Restricted:

Hello guys, someone who's wife is doing masters abroad, should i state that as a reason why i am travelling alone? I am trying not to complicate my application with too much information but is it necessary stating that in my letter?

hunee:
Hi Pufframmy, this question goes to you.
Remember the part of the application for france tourist visa that said if you be visiting any other member state , even if it is for a few hours.
You should state it, during your time. Did you put it?
I noticed alot of people would use NO, and later enter other member states as seen in respondents cases online.

Are there implications for this, especially if one eventually returns after visiting other states.

I need your inputs as an experienced person. Other contributions will be accepted for all to learn.

I also thought gerrald added it, that was why he included santori as part of itinerary.

samtol4:
. There is no implication . Europe operates a borderless continent. You stamped in and stamped out once. You may say No and change your mind to visit other European countries.

hunee:
Hi Pufframmy, this question goes to you.
Remember the part of the application for france tourist visa that said if you be visiting any other member state , even if it is for a few hours.
You should state it, during your time. Did you put it?
I noticed alot of people would use NO, and later enter other member states as seen in respondents cases online.

Are there implications for this, especially if one eventually returns after visiting other states.

I need your inputs as an experienced person. Other contributions will be accepted for all to learn.

I also thought gerrald added it, that was why he included santori as part of itinerary.

gerrald02:
I added both countries to mine.

I stand to be corrected as a first timer but i shouldn't think so as itineraries and circumstances do change. Now i've got the visa i wish i can get 2 more days off work and some more money ill probably squeeze in 2 days in Italy and get out of my bucket list even though was not on original plans/countries declared.

pufframmy:
lol let me goes by telling u during my visit in 2019 to Italy, i also visited Switzerland using same visa and i didn't mention it when applying

you will be stamp in if you enter via another schengen, and when you reapplying they will see it
but I don't know if they can used that against you in your next application

for me i always enter via the issuing country then, move to others i want to go without been stamp in
hope you understand my point

aekmanweb:
Hello guys, i am having issue making payment for appointment with both GT and Access Card, i have tried using Kuda card which also didnt go through but i was debited. I am still on the matter to get a refund. Is it possible to do WALK-IN appointment or which Bank Card is working. Please guys, guide me.

OsiEnterprise4:
Good evening all, is it necessary for the pay slip to be stamp or it can be submitted like that? Thanks as I await response

aekmanweb:
Hello guys, i am having issue making payment for appointment with both GT and Access Card, i have tried using Kuda card which also didnt go through but i was debited. I am still on the matter to get a refund. Is it possible to do WALK-IN appointment or which Bank Card is working. Please guys, guide me.

damselhoney:

I am not sure they do walk-IN, they seem to follow that their appointment list judiciously. I have seen cases where people are given option of reschedule because they didn't meet up with their time. Try and have good internet when making the next payment. You can try sterling bank card.

damselhoney:

It can be submitted without stamps