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thelma76:
I had my appointment on the 11th and got a “Ready for collection” SMS and email today. That’s their typical timeline but I was scared because this is peak season and I anticipated a delay. But I got the visa…..it’s my 4th Schengen visa though, and 3rd France visa. They gave me 6months multiple entry with 90days stay

So I guess you can only tell when you go pickup. Once there’s no paper in your envelope, it’s likely approved.

Zoey1:
Germany appointment dates are released at midnight between 11:30 - 12midnight.
And don’t expect to get a slot for same week except someone cancels.
Good luck.

Desmondola2020:
My application with Belgium took 6 weeks. I and my wife got a month visa. Picked up my passport today

NappyMimi:
Congrats. Can you actually spend the full 1 month back packing through Europe or you’re only allowed 10 days?

nnemak:
I plan on doing about three or four Schengen countries trips in 2025 (ie within a year), spending a max of 14 days each time. I applied for 1 year multiple visa, is the application supposed to fall under long-stay visa or short-stay visa?

thelma76:
This is so strange. Perhaps there was something else amiss with the application.

I’ve had about 3 or 4 Schengen visas now. The first one I used was Portugal-issued, I used it and in fact Rome was my first point of entry (there’s no direct flight to Lisbon and this was the shortest route). I was worried I wouldn’t get it the second time (since I wasn’t stamped in by Portugal authorities at all)

This time it was tourist and I used only my statement, I got it from France. Life happened and I didn’t use it because the trip I booked was linked to a London trip and I never got the visa for that so had to cancel it all.

I applied again, I was scared I wouldn’t get it because I didn’t use my first French-issued visa, but I got it (bank balance a little over 2m). I’ve just applied for another one (I even dared to ask for a longer validity in my cover letter) so let’s see how this comes out. Summary is I’m not sure they can deny a visa just because you didn’t use a previous visa but then again, I recall explaining in my cover letter why I didn’t use that visa though.

I don’t think a country should penalize you for not using a tourist visa. The visa fees have been taken from you and if they reject you, it’s non-refundable. In that same vein, you should be allowed to exercise your right to use the visa or not.

Chelseaboy101:
Guys ! Please how soon is reasonable to apply for another visa after the previous one has been used ?

Slimp1234:
Good evening all the boss
I received my passport today after applying for Norway visit visa. And I got the visa 1 month visa. This is my first time getting schegen visa, please what documents should I fly with. So I can present at the immigration point of entry. Flying through Netherlands with KLM

nnemak:
I plan on doing about three or four Schengen countries trips in 2025 (ie within a year), spending a max of 14 days each time. I applied for 1 year multiple visa, is the application supposed to fall under long-stay visa or short-stay visa?

donteebalo:
Print your hotel reservation, return ticket, and your travel insurance. Bon Boyage 🫡

mrbourdillon:
Hello house,

I just checked TLS France appointment for Abuja and the earliest date I can see is 10/3/2025. This is way too far! Is this the normal gap (2-3 months) between filling the application online and booking? Should I try Lagos? Is that usually quicker?

Foxie:
Earliest date in Lagos is Feb 13th.

Slimp1234:
Good evening all the boss
I received my passport today after applying for Norway visit visa. And I got the visa 1 month visa. This is my first time getting schegen visa, please what documents should I fly with. So I can present at the immigration point of entry. Flying through Netherlands with KLM

mrbourdillon:
Na wa 😮

Is it usually like this ? Or could it be because of Xmas/Holiday period ? I was expecting 2 weeks wait max. Last Schengen France I did in 2023 was faster.

Marcgrace:
Hello @thelma76
Thank you for your detailed response. Perhaps I've overlooked something.
Could an inactive Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) company registration status lead to a refusal of the France visa?

Slimbideb:
Please aside the €90 for the application fee. How much does it cost to book TLS appointment for france? Please how much is it to book standard/normal appointment on TLS website for france ?

Foxie:
Earliest date in Lagos is Feb 13th.

thelma76:
It depends on the traveler profile though
I can bet a frequent traveler would be able to book an appointment asap
I saw appointment dates for the same week when I checked early December
Also, categories matter…if it’s tourism, or business or any other category, you may see earlier slots depending on your profile and visa type

mrbourdillon:
Hello house,

I just checked TLS France appointment for Abuja and the earliest date I can see is 10/3/2025. This is way too far! Is this the normal gap (2-3 months) between filling the application online and booking? Should I try Lagos? Is that usually quicker?

Mak16788:
Do yo still see dates? i am getting this message "Sorry, there is no available appointment at the moment, please check again later."

Marcgrace:
Hello @Chelseaboy101
Congratulations! Did you submit your application for a France Tourist visa at VFS Lagos?
Did you submit the CAC Nigeria Company registration and the Tax Clearance Certificate from
FIRS?

Pls Boss , Can I have your number.. I need someone to guideline me about France visa..

Thanks

Mak16788:
Do yo still see dates? i am getting this message "Sorry, there is no available appointment at the moment, please check again later."

mrbourdillon:
Right now it’s showing 13/3/25 at 8:30 only. Are you seeing the same thing ?

Slimbideb:
Really, is this for a short stay/tourist purpose or something else?

mrbourdillon:
Yes short stay/tourist (<90 days) from Abuja. Not first time traveller. I’m wondering if this is normal or I made a mistake or something.

Slimbideb:
This is a challenging situation, and I hope that anyone who with any relevant information will share their insights with us here.