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Milito:
From the below, it'd seem the US will not request for a resident permit like other countries.

You need to understand and comprehend what the message is.

Where you live as a resident, paying taxes, have an employment or resident permit of national ID.

If you're a short time visitor, you're not qualified to apply.

Since your mind is made up, you can go ahead and share the experience

davodyguy:
And you want to apply for visa in another country as a foreign passport holder?

Don't waste money

Lol. I have plenty friends who have applied in different countries as visitors and gotten it. I have also emailed the US embassy in at least 10 countries, including Europe, only Rwanda and Cameroon told me they had limited workforce and was dedicating their energy on Citizens and residents.

davodyguy:
You need to understand and comprehend what the message is.

Where you live as a resident, paying taxes, have an employment or resident permit of national ID.

If you're a short time visitor, you're not qualified to apply.

Since your mind is made up, you can go ahead and share the experience

Your information is FALSE!!!!

This is an excerpt of an email from the US Embassy in Berlin.

"Thank you for contacting the U.S. Visa Service Desk.

We understand that you are a Nigerian citizen, and you consider applying for a U.S. visa in Germany.

We would like to inform you that an applicant has the right to apply at any U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad, as long as they are legally present in the country of application."

The interpretation for legally present should mean , they have a resident permit?

Africankel:
Your information is FALSE!!!!

This is an excerpt of an email from the US Embassy in Berlin.

"Thank you for contacting the U.S. Visa Service Desk.

We understand that you are a Nigerian citizen, and you consider applying for a U.S. visa in Germany.

We would like to inform you that an applicant has the right to apply at any U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad, as long as they are legally present in the country of application."

Please expantiate for novice like us

hunee:
The interpretation for legally present should mean , they have a resident permit?

No... Legally present means you are not there on expired visa.

Here's the email I sent.

"Hi there,

I hope this meets you well. I'm a Nigerian visiting Munich for business. I'm desirous of applying for a B2 visa to visit the United States.
Giving my status as a visitor in Germany, is it possible to apply for a US visa from Munich?

I look forward to your swift response.

Kind Regards,

Xxxx"

Unfortunately I couldn't apply because my visit cut to 5 days.

hunee:
The interpretation for legally present should mean , they have a resident permit? Please expantiate for novice like us

Lol. E say na novice. Ayo leave me hand o.

Email from US Embassy in Botswana.

"Thank you for your email.

Please note that individuals who are non-Botswana citizens or who do not reside in Botswana may book appointments in Gaborone on the second or fourth Thursday ONLY. Expedited appointments are not available at our embassy to those individuals who do not live permanently in Botswana. "

Africankel:
Lol. I have plenty friends who have applied in different countries as visitors and gotten it. I have also emailed the US embassy in at least 10 countries, including Europe, only Rwanda and Cameroon told me they had limited workforce and was dedicating their energy on Citizens and residents.

Good luck at it

Just share how it goes with us

Africankel:
No... Legally present means you are not there on expired visa.

Here's the email I sent.

"Hi there,

I hope this meets you well. I'm a Nigerian visiting Munich for business. I'm desirous of applying for a B2 visa to visit the United States.
Giving my status as a visitor in Germany, is it possible to apply for a US visa from Munich?

I look forward to your swift response.

Kind Regards,

Xxxx"

Unfortunately I couldn't apply because my visit cut to 5 days.

👌

I actually have no doubts.

If it is possible to modify or convert tourist visas to study in some Schengen nations while on a visit , then the possibility of this is also very clear.

Good evening, pls I want to apply for France visa,my husband is my sponsor as we are to go together,like how much do I need to have.in my personal account, I know its just one of the requirements, but would having like 2.2m in my account be enough? Someone said I should have like 6m but I dont want to add money that I cannot account for as my date is very close based on what I've read here

davodyguy:
You need to understand and comprehend what the message is.

Where you live as a resident, paying taxes, have an employment or resident permit of national ID.

If you're a short time visitor, you're not qualified to apply.

Since your mind is made up, you can go ahead and share the experience

I'm actually not the person. I just did some search and confirmed the person was right. Though I personally know someone on visit visa to the UK who applied and got the US visa from there.

I think you are the one that didn't read to comprehend. The statement has two parts.

The first said where you live.

The second said you may schedule your interview at a US Embassy/Consulate where you'll be present...

wifey1:
Good evening, pls I want to apply for a France visa, my husband is my sponsor as we are to go together, how much do I need to have. in my account, I know it's just one of the requirements, but would having like 2.2m in my account be enough? Someone said I should have like 6m but I don't want to add money that I cannot account for as my date is very close based on what I've read here

You need to have a good fund like 5-6 Million in your account because personal bank statements must show evidence of your financial situation to ensure you can cover your expenses while abroad. If your appointment date is closer and you have already 2.2M in your account you can still make it up to 6M but make 3 deposits in a day maybe depositing 500K, 200K, and 600K with a solid narrative which serves as a proof of purpose. Notwithstanding; your personal bank account must have a solid transaction history from Withdrawal and Lodgment. Personal; I submitted my personal bank statement with a closing balance of 6.1M for a tourist visa application for seven days with my employer's bank statement with a withdrawal of 135M and Lodgment of 136m and a closing balance of 2.7M. What I know is that your personal bank statement is the primary financial document.

You don’t have to add any extra money to yours if your husband has enough money in his account. You should be good provided you evidence the source of the money in your own account.

wifey1:
Good evening, pls I want to apply for France visa,my husband is my sponsor as we are to go together,like how much do I need to have.in my personal account, I know its just one of the requirements, but would having like 2.2m in my account be enough? Someone said I should have like 6m but I dont want to add money that I cannot account for as my date is very close based on what I've read here

Africankel:
Lol. I have plenty friends who have applied in different countries as visitors and gotten it. I have also emailed the US embassy in at least 10 countries, including Europe, only Rwanda and Cameroon told me they had limited workforce and was dedicating their energy on Citizens and residents.

You can apply for a B-1/B-2 visitor visa from within almost any country you have entered legally, but it’s very difficult to get than when you apply from your home country.

Because the interviewing officer may not be familiar with your home nation, it is more difficult for them to evaluate you and your visa application favorably when you apply for a US visa in a third country than when you apply in your home country.

hunee:
I actually have no doubts.

If it is possible to modify or convert tourist visas to study in some Schengen nations while on a visit , then the possibility of this is also very clear.

Hi which of the schengen countries can one convert tourist to study visa?

austino677:
Hi which of the schengen countries can one convert tourist to study visa?

It can’t be converted

wifey1:
Good evening, pls I want to apply for France visa,my husband is my sponsor as we are to go together,like how much do I need to have.in my personal account, I know its just one of the requirements, but would having like 2.2m in my account be enough? Someone said I should have like 6m but I dont want to add money that I cannot account for as my date is very close based on what I've read here

Madam, do not stress yourself

My two Schengens were with my family. France 2020, Italy 2022

On both Occasions, my wife did not submit her personal statement, since I sponsored and the balances in my accounts is more than 10X total cost of the family trip

In your case, your husband is sponsoring. What is the total cost? Does he have enough funds to sponsor? If the answer is yes, just include your personal statement.

It is UK that would be scrutinizing your inflow and outflows. Schengen will focus more on balances and ability to fund the trip

Ashirioluwa:
You can apply for a B-1/B-2 visitor visa from within almost any country you have entered legally, but it’s very difficult to get than when you apply from your home country.

Because the interviewing officer may not be familiar with your home nation, it is more difficult for them to evaluate you and your visa application favorably when you apply for a US visa in a third country than when you apply in your home country.

The highlighted part is what I guess my thought is on

You came on a visit visa to country for a short time and want to apply to another country from the visiting country.

Especially for we Nigerians

hunee:
I actually have no doubts.

If it is possible to modify or convert tourist visas to study in some Schengen nations while on a visit , then the possibility of this is also very clear.

Hallo,

Please what do you think i can do? I received email of cancellation of my hotel booking just 2 days after submitting my application. I dont even know how it happened.
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Milito:
Hallo,

Please what do you think i can do? I received email of cancellation of my hotel booking just 2 days after submitting my application. I dont even know how it happened.
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Relax. It's just a dummy.

You don't have to pay.

hunee:
Relax. It's just a dummy.

You don't have to pay.

Yes, I understand. They didn't even ask me to confirm it, they just totally cancelled it and when I sent an email, they apologised that it's a system error.

But I'm just concerned that there'll be no valid accommodation booking for the application.

Even if I do another one, I wonder how I can communicate the new details.

Milito:
Yes, I understand. They didn't even ask me to confirm it, they just totally cancelled it and when I sent an email, they apologised that it's a system error.

But I'm just concerned that there'll be no valid accommodation booking for the application.

Even if I do another one, I wonder how I can communicate the new details.

Milito, Relax na.

Is this your first time?

Relax.


Pray for success

Amml270:
What do you guys think about french spouse visa?

Hi, congratulations on your visa. Is there a way I could reach you to make enquiries about your process. Thank you 🙏🏾

Milito:
Yes, I understand. They didn't even ask me to confirm it, they just totally cancelled it and when I sent an email, they apologised that it's a system error.

But I'm just concerned that there'll be no valid accommodation booking for the application.

Even if I do another one, I wonder how I can communicate the new details.

Reservation is what you're to do, not confirmed booking.

Hence, they're not going to mail the hotel

Except for other things, you're not going to get refusal based on this booking

hunee:
Milito, Relax na.

Is this your first time?

Relax.

Pray for success

Its actually my 4th Schengen. But I always put a valid accommodation reservation.
I assume they always confirm them, or they do not? I'm just concerned of the implications if they decide to confirm and they are told the booking does not exist.

davodyguy:
Reservation is what you're to do, not confirmed booking.

Hence, they're not going to mail the hotel

Except for other things, you're not going to get refusal based on this booking

Really? They do not check if the reservation is valid?

Milito:
Its actually my 4th Schengen. But I always put a valid accommodation reservation.
I assume they always confirm them, or they do not? I'm just concerned of the implications if they decide to confirm and they are told the booking does not exist.

It does , but Same you can't buy a voucher or book a flight without a visa approval.

So it's understandable.

Milito:
Really? They do not check if the reservation is valid?

The booking reservations people do with airlines, don't you know it gets cancelled by All Airlines after 48 hours of no payment?

Yet applications stay at the embassies awaiting decisions for weeks, airlines will now be waiting till decision is made and not sell to another person?
Embassies put the caveat do not pay for flight ticket until you're sure the visa would be granted.

All they want to see is that there's a booking, not that you must pay

Are you a first time traveller?

AKAyomide:
I wish you great success. I submitted mine Nov 5 and I keep waiting patiently for a positive response from them!

I submitted Nov5 too, i just got a mail today to pick up my passport

JustJapan:
I submitted Nov5 too, i just got a mail today to pick up my passport

The thing with Schengen is that you won't know the outcome until you see your passport.

For UK, once you get collection mail, visa has been granted

November 5 to 20 is 16 regular days (12 working days)

davodyguy:
The booking reservations people do with airlines, don't you know it gets cancelled by All Airlines after 48 hours of no payment?

Yet applications stay at the embassies awaiting decisions for weeks, airlines will now be waiting till decision is made and not sell to another person?
Embassies put the caveat do not pay for flight ticket until you're sure the visa would be granted.

All they want to see is that there's a booking, not that you must pay

Are you a first time traveller?

Thanks for keeping me less worried. However, flight and hotel reservation differs. A 'valid' hotel reservation does not necessarily indicate a paid hotel reservation.
Flight reservation is not important.
Your accommodation plans is quite important, that is why virtually all visa forms request for your accommodation details and not flight.