dami24:


Wonderful. So quick. I’m hoping we are able to resubmit the passport tomorrow. Got a text that passport has returned from Italy embassy today. Hopefully I can collect from TLS italy and handover to TLS UKVI immediately. Cant believe how absolutely nerve wrecking this process has been 😭

realmidas:
It was a renewal. Already had a 10 year visa from 2013.

Took 8 days from submission to email confirming passport return. Factor in DHL, then an extra day.

thelma76:
Just want to share my application summary. I will come back to quote with whatever the status is, once a decision is made.

1. Applied under frequent traveller category to France (previous business Schengen visa to Portugal - 3 weeks validity, granted last year October) submitted copies of all visa stamps (including São Tomé even if it doesn’t count )
2. 6 days travel duration
3. Single entry (keeping things as simple as possible)
4. Hotel bookings attached for all nights (I got this from bookings.com. I had to use a dollar card to get the confirmation)
5. Return flight booking attached
6. Cover letter from employer approving leave and specifying return date (I noticed afterwards that there was a typo in the year for travel dates (2022 instead of 2023) but there’s nothing I can do now but wait and see how that plays out since other documents had the right date as well as confirmation of work resumption date
7. Pensions (RSA) reference letter with account summary
8. Account statement (3months from salary account and Piggyvest) combined balance was 2.3m. I noticed people shy away from stating Acc balances used to apply but once it’s 10m above, people share easily . I’m stating mine so it helps other applicants benchmark in some way.
9. Offer letter, and payslips
10. Travel insurance certificate (2weeks)
12. Visa application form with passports (for passport, just opt for VFS service, those external agents charge higher sometimes and haggling is extra anxiety that can be avoided)
13. Cover letter detailing itinerary and spots to visit

I’d advise anyone applying to opt for a super early time slot. I was out of VFS Lagos in way less than 30minutes for the entire process and this included printing an extra document and taking passport photographs. It’s exactly one week since I applied so I am awaiting feedback currently. Let’s see how it goes

Blessedsteph:

Happy to hear this. Was going to ask that you email UKVI asking for 2 more weeks to submit but glad this worked out. Keep me updated

dami24:


Thank you Blessedsteph 🕺🕺🕺. Got passports back with Italy visa and immediately resubmitted to UKVI. I feel so relieved 😅

pufframmy:
it will end with praise and joy

dami24:


Thank you Blessedsteph 🕺🕺🕺. Got passports back with Italy visa and immediately resubmitted to UKVI. I feel so relieved 😅

thelma76:


Thank you!! And amen!! I really hope So. I got a text notification today saying it’s ready and will be dispatched. This is exactly 6 working days since I applied. Hopefully they deliver before Tuesday because anxiety wants to finish me

crusader6:
Hello NLs
Please Who knows how I can shift my appointment date with VFS Lagos after booking and paying ?

tifelola:
I'll be having my appointment next month and hoping to travel by July praying everything goes well. The thing is I'm yet to be vaccinated for COVID, don't know if I'll be allowed to travel or if the COVID card will be of accepted par adventure I'm unable to complete my doses before the travel date.

Luckychild2015:



Covid has ended, no one will ask you for that.

Mrsoriginality:
Please I sent you a request. Could you please check your email and accept?
Please were you refused, i was also refused even though I had a previous Schengen visa and I didn't abuse it or violate any rules. Did you write an appeal to the email address you share, did you get a response? Kindly assist.



visas.lagos-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr

See above the email address you have requested. U need to write a very convincing email as why you feel the refusal was not justifiable and why you feel you should have been granted. Convince them that your intentions are genuine, however, be sure you are truthful. I just got my visa approved again today. Submitted last week Tuesday, got a mail yesterday and the parcel was delivered with visa stamped.

Mrsoriginality:
Please I sent you a request. Could you please check your email and accept.


visas.lagos-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr

See above the email address you have requested. U need to write a very convincing email as why you feel the refusal was not justifiable and why you feel you should have been granted. Convince them that your intentions are genuine, however, be sure you are truthful. I just got my visa approved again today. Submitted last week Tuesday, got a mail yesterday and the parcel was delivered with visa stamped.

youngprince111:
Italy Visa Alert
Application submitted on 3rd of May.
Passport ready for collection 19th May
Passport received 24th
Valid for 3month multiple Entry, Stay 30 days

Cityboy123:
Please can i use Single Entry Schengen visa to visit Monaco and return back. Hope that doesn’t mean i have left Schengen territory?

dealhunter:
yes,you can visit all the Schengen counties with ur single entry Schengen visa.. it's allowed...

AbigailUkaegbu:
Good morning everyone, please what is the full address of the France visa application submission center in Lagos?

2. Please if my stay is for 6days and I indicated I am visiting France alone, should I tick single or multiple entry?

Thank you

Blessedsteph:

Single entry is fine

thelma76:
Just want to share my application summary. I will come back to quote with whatever the status is, once a decision is made.

1. Applied under frequent traveller category to France (previous business Schengen visa to Portugal - 3 weeks validity, granted last year October) submitted copies of all visa stamps (including São Tomé even if it doesn’t count )
2. 6 days travel duration
3. Single entry (keeping things as simple as possible)
4. Hotel bookings attached for all nights (I got this from bookings.com. I had to use a dollar card to get the confirmation)
5. Return flight booking attached
6. Cover letter from employer approving leave and specifying return date (I noticed afterwards that there was a typo in the year for travel dates (2022 instead of 2023) but there’s nothing I can do now but wait and see how that plays out since other documents had the right date as well as confirmation of work resumption date
7. Pensions (RSA) reference letter with account summary
8. Account statement (3months from salary account and Piggyvest) combined balance was 2.3m. I noticed people shy away from stating Acc balances used to apply but once it’s 10m above, people share easily . I’m stating mine so it helps other applicants benchmark in some way.
9. Offer letter, and payslips
10. Travel insurance certificate (2weeks)
12. Visa application form with passports (for passport, just opt for VFS service, those external agents charge higher sometimes and haggling is extra anxiety that can be avoided)
13. Cover letter detailing itinerary and spots to visit

AbigailUkaegbu:

I plan to visit Netherlands and Italy with the visa when I get to France. I just do not want to indicate other member states on the application so that I don't have to present alot of flights booking tickets. Hope it won't affect me when I get the visa as single entry?

thelma76:


France short stay visa granted! - 1 month multiple entry visa (10 days stay)
I was a bit disappointed (since I had a 1 month previous visa and thought they’d grant a longer one this time) but half donut is better than no bread at all . If you’re expecting your passport via UPS, and it’s taking longer than usual…try calling because those riders sometimes just deprioritize package deliveries based on their mood. Thanks everyone for the contributions! On to the next!

thelma76:


France short stay visa granted! - 1 month multiple entry visa (10 days stay)
I was a bit disappointed (since I had a 1 month previous visa and thought they’d grant a longer one this time) but half donut is better than no bread at all . If you’re expecting your passport via UPS, and it’s taking longer than usual…try calling because those riders sometimes just deprioritize package deliveries based on their mood. Thanks everyone for the contributions! On to the next!

thelma76:


I applied for single entry and got multiple entry. Besides with a single entry visa, you can visit other Schengen states on the SAME trip window. You just can’t leave the Schengen area completely and return (I.e, you can visit France first, then go to Netherlands, then go to Spain, before coming back to Naija) but you can’t go to France and come back to Naija then go to Netherlands again, ko le work

yerilistik:


Congratulations....when did you do biometrics and where ?