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It is advisable to always book hotels that offer free cancellations. Now that you have booked, it is better you cancel the booking and rebook with the dates of your proposed travel. I think the booking thing per hotel and flights is more so that the visa officer has an inkling as to your travel date and not that they really expect anyone to actually pay for these bookings.

Labelle:
Hello please someone should help answer this question.

I'll be submitting my documents next week for Netherlands tourist visa through France, but the hotel and flight reservations I made have to be cancelled by the 23rd of May unless I would be charged. Can I go ahead and cancel on the 23rd of May even before the visa is issued? Has anyone been in this situation?

Kindly advice.

Labelle:
Hello please someone should help answer this question.

I'll be submitting my documents next week for Netherlands tourist visa through France, but the hotel and flight reservations I made have to be cancelled by the 23rd of May unless I would be charged. Can I go ahead and cancel on the 23rd of May even before the visa is issued? Has anyone been in this situation?

Kindly advice.

Cancel the booking.

Book another accomodation that offers free cancellation till sometime in June or July.

Your flight booking would usually cancel after max 72 hours so there's nothing you can do about that.

I would like to change my travel date from May to August. Is it possible to fill a new form and attach it with my application? This new one will have hotel accommodation and flight for August. My appointment is next week. Please advice.

Why not try this?

Print the old application then fill a new one and print that one too. When you get to the submission centre, submit the new one and if the TLS staff want to be difficult (i.e not allowing you to submit the new one), then go with the old one.

But I don't think the TLS staff that will receive/process your file knows your intended travel date until you've submitted your documents.

Labelle:
I would like to change my travel date from May to August. Is it possible to fill a new form and attach it with my application? This new one will have hotel accommodation and flight for August. My appointment is next week. Please advice.

Good day all. I was wondering if anyone had any advice, I am trying to book an appointment, but I'm stuck on the OTP part. Tried both whatsapp and SMS and nothing is happening. any one suffer this, and how did you get over it?

Please what is diff between premium applicants and normal applicants

Lance008:
Please what is diff between premium applicants and normal applicants

Money preference

narcdramaqueen:
Good day all. I was wondering if anyone had any advice, I am trying to book an appointment, but I'm stuck on the OTP part. Tried both whatsapp and SMS and nothing is happening. any one suffer this, and how did you get over it?

I think it's your mobile network.. Just try again later it will deliver OTP

firebreather:
Why not try this?

Print the old application then fill a new one and print that one too. When you get to the submission centre, submit the new one and if the TLS staff want to be difficult (i.e not allowing you to submit the new one), then go with the old one.

But I don't think the TLS staff that will receive/process your file knows your intended travel date until you've submitted your documents.

I have same issue too... I don't know if it possible to submit a new different visa form that's different from the one used to book appointment

I just checked below.. If you've not confirmed the date of booking they can cancel the form (tls booking form)

austino677:
I have same issue too... I don't know if it possible to submit a new different visa form that's different from the one used to book appointment

I just checked below.. If you've not confirmed the date of booking they can cancel the form (tls booking form)

Hello Austin, I just called TLS and they stated that we can only make the following changes at the visa center when you come for your appointment-

1) Change dates
2) Change accommodation

No need to fill out a new form. Just come with your documents.

Hello
Please I need an advice,
So in my form I indicated I was going to Spain for 2days from france, I submitted the hotel reservations for both france and Spain but I didn't submit any transportation reservations to Spain. I indicated in my itinerary that I will buy my train ticket to Spain at the station.

Is this a red flag? I already submitted, just want to know

Labelle:
Hello Austin, I just called TLS and they stated that we can only make the following changes at the visa center when you come for your appointment-

1) Change dates
2) Change accommodation

No need to fill out a new form. Just come with your documents.

nice thanks for the feedback

yes travel history not compulsory but very very important, if u must re apply just be sincere about your intentions ,but

Cashmadam:
Sorry about the refusal.

With schengen, they are not fixated on your account balance. They are more interested in you proving that you will leave the schengen area after your visit.

Travel history is also very useful - although not compulsory.

Perharps you want to reapply and highlight your ties to Nigeria.

Good luck!

create another form with new email amd another mobile network.

narcdramaqueen:
Good day all. I was wondering if anyone had any advice, I am trying to book an appointment, but I'm stuck on the OTP part. Tried both whatsapp and SMS and nothing is happening. any one suffer this, and how did you get over it?

that is it. you have no problem

Alexie89:
Hello
Please I need an advice,
So in my form I indicated I was going to Spain for 2days from france, I submitted the hotel reservations for both france and Spain but I didn't submit any transportation reservations to Spain. I indicated in my itinerary that I will buy my train ticket to Spain at the station.

Is this a red flag? I already submitted, just want to know

Just to add, sir/ma, if this is your first Schengen visa application, it's better to keep your itinerary to only France (officially) and request for the number of days that will allow you to visit Spain also.

But if you've enough travel history or you've been in the Schengen zone before, no qualms.

Whatever you do, best of luck on it.

Just letting you know there's too much scrutiny on first time applicants (especially, if you've got no travel history).

Alexie89:
Hello
Please I need an advice,
So in my form I indicated I was going to Spain for 2days from france, I submitted the hotel reservations for both france and Spain but I didn't submit any transportation reservations to Spain. I indicated in my itinerary that I will buy my train ticket to Spain at the station.

Is this a red flag? I already submitted, just want to know

I have a schengen visa but for Germany and also an old expired usa visa but my wife doesnt have travel experience.
My travel history is quite old.
I already submitted, just wanting to know my chances.
Thank you

popone:
Just to add, sir/ma, if this is your first Schengen visa application, it's better to keep your itinerary to only France (officially) and request for the number of days that will allow you to visit Spain also.

But if you've enough travel history or you've been in the Schengen zone before, no qualms.

Whatever you do, best of luck on it.

Just letting you know there's too much scrutiny on first time applicants (especially, if you've got no travel history).

Can anyone (who's been to the VAC recently) please share the updated list of documents to be submitted at TLS France?

I've seen the list from the France visa application portal and below is what I've listed down so far, but I also know they sometimes update/change the list of required documents without updating the site immediately so I wanted to be sure.


1. Cover letter
2. Itinerary
3. Employment details
3a. Employment offer letter
3b. Confirmation of employment
3c. Work ID
3d. Leave letter
3e. NOC letter
4. Flight bookings
5. Hotel bookings
6. Insurance from AXA
7. Strong ties to home country
7a. NIN
7b. Birth certificate
7c. University degree
7d. NYSC certificate
7e. Properties documents

edit
I understand some of these are not strictly required but I'm trying to put the best foot forward as a first time applicant

guys incase anyone needs flight reservation , hotel reservation, writing of co incase anyone needs flight reservation , hotel reservation, writing of cover letter or booking of appointment you can reach out to me , THANKS EVERYONE

yeah I think this are the requirement for a short stay visa

popone:
Can anyone (who's been to the VAC recently) please share the updated list of documents to be submitted at TLS France?

I've seen the list from the France visa application portal and below is what I've listed down so far, but I also know they sometimes update/change the list of required documents without updating the site immediately so I wanted to be sure.


1. Cover letter
2. Itinerary
3. Employment details
3a. Employment offer letter
3b. Confirmation of employment
3c. Work ID
3d. Leave letter
3e. NOC letter
4. Flight bookings
5. Hotel bookings
6. Insurance from AXA
7. Strong ties to home country
7a. NIN
7b. Birth certificate
7c. Properties documents

abubakarolatu:
yeah I think this are the requirement for a short stay visa

Do you think it's fine to add university degree and any other certificate I've obtained? Will that give me a stronger stand in the eyes of the visa officer?

sorry to ask bro, is it for free?

abubakarolatu:
guys incase anyone needs flight reservation , hotel reservation, writing of co incase anyone needs flight reservation , hotel reservation, writing of cover letter or booking of appointment you can reach out to me , THANKS EVERYONE

yes of course

popone:
Do you think it's fine to add university degree and any other certificate I've obtained? Will that give me a stronger stand in the eyes of the visa officer?

Can I use e-copy of bank statements? Do they need to be signed and stamped? Gtbank is fine because its already signed and stamped, but some other banks do not have these. Does this mean I have to visit the branch? Do I also need reference letter from the bank too?

Please help confirm.

If you are using your personal bank statements, you don't need a reference letter but then again it is good to be on the side of supplusage. Most banks do have signed and stamped options in generating your statements on their various apps, I can speak of Access and GTB. If you intend to use one of the banks without this online option then you have to visit the branch or send them a mail so that they can send it to you via email as well, all the best.

Labelle:
Can I use e-copy of bank statements? Do they need to be signed and stamped? Gtbank is fine because its already signed and stamped, but some other banks do not have these. Does this mean I have to visit the branch? Do I also need reference letter from the bank too?

Please help confirm.

Yes

Labelle:
Can I use e-copy of bank statements? Do they need to be signed and stamped? Gtbank is fine because its already signed and stamped, but some other banks do not have these. Does this mean I have to visit the branch? Do I also need reference letter from the bank too?

Please help confirm.

Hello Good evening

I have an appointment for July but I would like to reschedule to an earlier date. Does that mean I’ll have to pay another application fee? Is it possible to get an earlier date within May ?

Hello people...

Any applicant having challenges paying for TLS fees in trying to book an appointment online?

Received an error message that their website team was working on it.

Checking to see if this is the case for others.

Will appreciate your feedback!

Hello Summerbutterfly,

Did you pay for your appointment booking online?

I am having challenges making payment.

Your advice will be greatly appreciated.

Summerbutterfly:
Hello Good evening

I have an appointment for July but I would like to reschedule to an earlier date. Does that mean I’ll have to pay another application fee? Is it possible to get an earlier date within May ?

LadyCaplin:
Hello Summerbutterfly,

Did you pay for your appointment booking online?

I am having challenges making payment.

Your advice will be greatly appreciated.

yes, online.. You'll be redirected to payment Web page and put your debit card details (₦51,200)... Have you tried other browsers? If still same do call them from 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday

I finally submitted my application today and saw the racket TLS is pulling on people. For example, your passport pix is not bright enough, and you'll pay them to retake it. There are errors in your application, and we can help you correct it. That's 12k and so on.....

diehard:
I finally submitted my application today and saw the racket TLS is pulling on people. For example, your passport pix is not bright enough, and you'll pay them to retake it. There are errors in your application, and we can help you correct it. That's 12k and so on.....

to retake inside TLS center?