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Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by earthrealm(m): 8:36am On Jul 22, 2025
Chuckdee:
They are strict. If you come before few minutes to your appointment time, they will not allow you to enter the premissess. Not sure about coming later though.
thanks, any idea, how long the process in there takes...with snapping passport photo...upto 30mins?
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by onile1975:
Chuckdee:
They are strict. If you come before few minutes to your appoint

ment time, they will not allow you to enter the premissess. Not sure about coming later though.
Good
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by hunee: 12:28pm On Jul 22, 2025
onile1975:
@ Hunne Thanks

Base on ur advice, I have been to Ghana by flight in February this year.i think am good to go
My style of correspondence needs more be diplomatic.
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by hunee: 12:29pm On Jul 22, 2025
onile1975:
@ Hunne Thanks

Base on ur advice, I have been to Ghana by flight in February this year.i think am good to go
My style of correspondence needs more be diplomatic.

I took time to read all your trail of mails on different sections, then i pinned this as core of my opine.

You had better pay attention rather than gambling with visa applications which can affect enormously your chances in the future.


What you need do now is work on documentation aspect then relax.

I see you want to do SA, thats fine. When you come back from SA, tag me here, i will advise further.

Goodluck.
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by spriteB(f): 1:52pm On Jul 22, 2025
Hello everyone,

I just realized I didn't add my middle name on my Visa application form, only my first and last name; it was only included on my TLS appointment form. Is there any negative implication to this? I understand I might lose the application fee and may not get the initial appointment date anymore, if cancel the application. What do I do?


Please, anyone who has an idea, kindly respond to this question.
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by BreconHills(m): 1:53pm On Jul 22, 2025
spriteB:
Hello everyone,

I just realized I didn't add my middle name on my Visa application form, only my first and last name; it was only included on my TLS appointment form. Is there any negative implication to this? I understand I might lose the application fee and may not get the initial appointment date anymore, if cancel the application. What do I do?


Please, anyone who has an idea, kindly respond to this question.
If everything else is in order, it won't matter. Once your application lines up with your international passport and there is no attempt to deceive.
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by spriteB(f): 2:31pm On Jul 22, 2025
BreconHills:
If everything else is in order, it won't matter. Once your application lines up with your international passport and there is no attempt to deceive.
Good to know, because I don't want to cancel the appointment I already booked. Thank you very much!
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by BreconHills(m): 2:38pm On Jul 22, 2025
spriteB:
Good to know, because I don't want to cancel the appointment I already booked. Thank you very much!
👍
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Nanyavikz: 3:08pm On Jul 22, 2025
Hello people.

I have two questions please and I hope someone can guide me.

1. Is it fine to print the Visa application form in black and white or must it be colored?
2. Can I use Mutual Benefit Assurance for my travel insurance. I mean is it accepted? Want to use it because it happens to be the cheapest I have seen so far.

Thanks in advance 😊
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Chimzy09(f): 5:12pm On Jul 22, 2025
Nanyavikz:
Hello people.

I have two questions please and I hope someone can guide me.

1. Is it fine to print the Visa application form in black and white or must it be colored?
2. Can I use Mutual Benefit Assurance for my travel insurance. I mean is it accepted? Want to use it because it happens to be the cheapest I have seen so far.

Thanks in advance 😊
1. Yes you can. They didn’t even collect mine in Abuja. They printed a new one bearing the biometrics date. I can’t say for Lagos, as I didn’t ask my people
2. Yes. I used it earlier this year, and my cousin did as well.
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by onile1975: 6:56pm On Jul 22, 2025
Hello everyone

I have three questions to ask


1)Please in my application form I stated I want to visit only France for 7days,I hope it will not cause denied?

2) pls how can I enter car from Mile2 to the TL contact office for biometric?

3) can I print cover letter on my company letter headed paper?
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Nanyavikz: 11:02pm On Jul 22, 2025
Chimzy09:
1. Yes you can. They didn’t even collect mine in Abuja. They printed a new one bearing the biometrics date. I can’t say for Lagos, as I didn’t ask my people
2. Yes. I used it earlier this year, and my cousin did as well.
Sorry just to confirm. You mean you used the Mutual Benefit Assurance for your travel insurance for France?
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by cantiride2: 11:21pm On Jul 22, 2025
1,it is fine you stated you are visiting France for 7days.
2,Enter bus going to Cms,from cms enter bus going to Adela Odeku stop at Tls.
3,Print cover letter on plain sheet.

quote author=onile1975 post=136191418]Hello everyone

I have three questions to ask


1)Please in my application form I stated I want to visit only France for 7days,I hope it will not cause denied?

2) pls how can I enter car from Mile2 to the TL contact office for biometric?

3) can I print cover letter on my company letter headed paper?[/quote]
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Chuckdee(m): 7:31am On Jul 23, 2025
earthrealm:
thanks, any idea, how long the process in there takes...with snapping passport photo...upto 30mins?
Roughly 45 minutes ish generally less than an hour you are done.
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by onile1975:
Hello everybody in the house

Pls I want to ask two questions

1) Please like how many euro is ok for 7days hotel booking for Schengen visa application?

2) Can I use Naira card to book insurance on line so that they will charge equivalent amount in naira?
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Fadethrowaway: 11:59am On Jul 23, 2025
mamawa123:
Less than an hour
Thank you! I eventually submitted in June but it took much longer.
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Fadethrowaway: 12:00pm On Jul 23, 2025
Please what time does collection start and end? IN the Lagos center?
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Fadethrowaway: 12:00pm On Jul 23, 2025
Chuckdee:
Roughly 45 minutes ish generally less than an hour you are done.
In my experience in Lagos it took longer. I’m guessing due to the summer rush.
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by onile1975: 1:01pm On Jul 23, 2025
Please house

What is the minimum amount of euro a visitor must spend per/day for hotel and feeding in Schengen state?
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Chimzy09(f): 2:16pm On Jul 23, 2025
Nanyavikz:
Sorry just to confirm. You mean you used the Mutual Benefit Assurance for your travel insurance for France?
Yes. 3 times.
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by onile1975: 2:48pm On Jul 23, 2025
Chimzy09:
Yes. 3 times.
@ Chimzy

You said you have been to Schengen,how many uero is the hotel you use last?

2) Please how can we buy mutual benefits assurance quote and how much is 7days?
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by austino677(m): 3:02pm On Jul 23, 2025
onile1975:
@ Chimzy

You said you have been to Schengen,how many uero is the hotel you use last?

2) Please how can we buy mutual benefits assurance quote and how much is 7days?
you seems to be spamming the thread... Your questions has been answered by members here.. You keep repeating it.. Nawaoo tongue
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Tailadivaaaa: 2:00pm On Jul 24, 2025
Came back to encourage someone. First time applying for Schengen and to France and I got one month approved. I packaged my application myself based on verified information I got from here and online. I submitted on 4th July and got a collection email yesterday. Thank you to everyone sharing accurate information. Please always cross check all information independently. I wish everyone applying the best.
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Osazee112: 10:55pm On Jul 24, 2025
Please is anyone having issues getting past the OPT step while trying to book appointment on TLS contact? For some reason I’m just not receiving any code to verify my phone number, tried many times already.
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Candybright: 11:18pm On Jul 24, 2025
Pls is France transit visa still needed to fly Lufthansa airline heading to Canada with a valid Canadian visa?
Must it be the regular France visa or there's option for transit visa?
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by onile1975: 12:37pm On Jul 25, 2025
Tailadivaaaa:
Came back to encourage someone. First time applying for Schengen and to France and I got one month approved. I packaged my application myself based on verified information I got from here and online. I submitted on 4th July and got a collection email yesterday. Thank you to everyone sharing accurate information. Please always cross check all information independently. I wish everyone applying the best.
@ Tailadivaaaaa congratulations

Pls I need you to help me answer the following questions because it will help others

1) how many euro is the hotel you booked for ur visa application and number of days?

2) in your France application form how many entry did you select single or multiple?

3) did you booked reservation tour?

4) I will apply with closing balance of 5m, is this balance okay compare with the balance you use to gat 1month visa ?
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by lovetterrison(m): 1:23pm On Jul 25, 2025
Hello everyone just submitted at TLS Abuja everything went smooth they are very professional now but the security guys inside still confuse applicants. The payment desk and doc verification desk was successful and I was ask if I had passport photograph which I did and was accepted new form was printed from their system and the photo was pinned on it. I proceeded to biometrics done and dusted document packed and received inside biometric office. Heading out I saw security telling people who passport photo were accepted to still come and take picture. Which look strange to me. Please whoever submitted in Abuja after your passport photo has been approved do you still snap at the door where securities were standing and ordering u to go back inside. I believe that is only applicable to people their passport photo was rejected.
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Osazee112: 3:49pm On Jul 25, 2025
lovetterrison:
Hello everyone just submitted at TLS Abuja everything went smooth they are very professional now but the security guys inside still confuse applicants. The payment desk and doc verification desk was successful and I was ask if I had passport photograph which I did and was accepted new form was printed from their system and the photo was pinned on it. I proceeded to biometrics done and dusted document packed and received inside biometric office. Heading out I saw security telling people who passport photo were accepted to still come and take picture. Which look strange to me. Please whoever submitted in Abuja after your passport photo has been approved do you still snap at the door where securities were standing and ordering u to go back inside. I believe that is only applicable to people their passport photo was rejected.
Other than biometrics and submitting your docs did they ask you any question concerning the application?
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by cantiride2: 4:39pm On Jul 25, 2025
onile1975:
You can apply for single but it is at the discretion of the consular to give you multiple.My first application was single but I was given a multiple visa for 30days.

No it is not compulsory to book a reservation tour.What they need is hotel reservation,flight itinerary,cover letter,letter from employer or business introduction letter,travel itinerary that is a breakdown of your travel,travel insurance for Schengen countries,payslip,bank statement etc.

For 5 million naira balance that is fine but let it not be put as a lump sum.

@ Tailadivaaaaa congratulations

Pls I need you to help me answer the following questions because it will help others

1) how many euro is the hotel you booked for ur visa application and number of days?

2) in your France application form how many entry did you select single or multiple?

3) did you booked reservation tour?

4) I will apply with closing balance of 5m, is this balance okay compare with the balance you use to gat 1month visa ?
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by lovetterrison(m): 4:42pm On Jul 25, 2025
Osazee112:
Other than biometrics and submitting your docs did they ask you any question concerning the application?
Nope
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Osazee112: 5:03pm On Jul 25, 2025
Tailadivaaaa:
Came back to encourage someone. First time applying for Schengen and to France and I got one month approved. I packaged my application myself based on verified information I got from here and online. I submitted on 4th July and got a collection email yesterday. Thank you to everyone sharing accurate information. Please always cross check all information independently. I wish everyone applying the best.
Congratulations, can you please list the documents you submitted and any tips for first time Schengen applicants?
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by pufframmy: 9:10am On Jul 26, 2025
wow congrat

can you share documents submitted

Tailadivaaaa:
Came back to encourage someone. First time applying for Schengen and to France and I got one month approved. I packaged my application myself based on verified information I got from here and online. I submitted on 4th July and got a collection email yesterday. Thank you to everyone sharing accurate information. Please always cross check all information independently. I wish everyone applying the best.
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