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Gudmorni,pls can i get d contact of the tls service u called?...im facing dsame challenge...thank you

adenikeO:
Thank you for your response. I called them today and they said it was a general issue and it's been escalated.

deyo19:
Gudevening House...I jat realized there are no available appointment dates for tls Abuja in feb...Can i procede booking for lagos?...because i already filled abuja as my submission centre in my Visa application.....
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Or i need to do a fresh application?

Yes you need to call them to cancel your Abuja application and then do a fresh application for Lagos. They stopped processing new appointments for Nigerians in Abuja on 17th November.

God bless u for your response...pls,can i have the TLS vontact to call?..im unable to get it...God Bless u

mrbourdillon:
Yes you need to call them to cancel your Abuja application and then do a fresh application for Lagos. They stopped processing new appointments for Nigerians in Abuja on 17th November.

God bless u for your response...pls,can i have the TLS contact to call?..im unable to get it...God Bless u

mrbourdillon:
Yes you need to call them to cancel your Abuja application and then do a fresh application for Lagos. They stopped processing new appointments for Nigerians in Abuja on 17th November.

Blackgriselda:
Thank you. Please do you know how long this process usually takes? I have never seen an orange clock before. It has been on that stage since last Tuesday.

how was it?

Please can anyone help me confirm if campus France first interview is physical or virtual I am confused because they gave me physical address but also zoom link

There are appointments now available on BLS Nigeria(lagos) for 4th to 6th. Hurry and book your appointment.

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deyo19:
Gudmorni,pls can i get d contact of the tls service u called?...im facing dsame challenge...thank you

Thank u Very much...it has been rectified....
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Can i stil get appointment for did feb?...Nd wot tym is best to chk?

adenikeO:
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Thank u Very much...it has been rectified....
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Can i stil get appointment in dis feb?...Nd wot tym is best to chk?

adenikeO:
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Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate some guidance on this.

I work with a company based in the Netherlands, and we have a general company kickoff scheduled to take place in Prague, Czech Republic, from April 15–17. The trip is fully company-paid (flight tickets and hotel accommodation in Prague).

I checked the Czech Republic embassy for visa appointments, but unfortunately the earliest available appointment date is September, which is well after the kickoff.

I’m now considering applying through another Schengen country (for example, France) and then traveling onward to Prague. However, I’m unsure how to approach this properly, especially with the documentation and cover letter.

The documents I currently have are:
• An invitation letter from my company
• Hotel reservation in Prague (not France)
• The event details for the kickoff in Prague

My concern is that everything I have is Prague-based, so I’m not sure:
• Whether applying through another Schengen country is advisable in this case
• How to structure my cover letter if I do apply through a different country
• Or if there’s another recommended route I should be taking

Has anyone been in a similar situation or can advise on the best way to proceed? I need help please!

Dasolajay:
Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate some guidance on this.

I work with a company based in the Netherlands, and we have a general company kickoff scheduled to take place in Prague, Czech Republic, from April 15–17. The trip is fully company-paid (flight tickets and hotel accommodation in Prague).

I checked the Czech Republic embassy for visa appointments, but unfortunately the earliest available appointment date is September, which is well after the kickoff.

I’m now considering applying through another Schengen country (for example, France) and then traveling onward to Prague. However, I’m unsure how to approach this properly, especially with the documentation and cover letter.

The documents I currently have are:
• An invitation letter from my company
• Hotel reservation in Prague (not France)
• The event details for the kickoff in Prague

My concern is that everything I have is Prague-based, so I’m not sure:
• Whether applying through another Schengen country is advisable in this case
• How to structure my cover letter if I do apply through a different country
• Or if there’s another recommended route I should be taking

Has anyone been in a similar situation or can advise on the best way to proceed? I need help please!

What you should do if you’re applying through another Schengen country is to not mention anything about Czech. Let’s say it’s France. Apply fresh like you’re going to France on vacation, you will have a better chance of receiving the visa.

If you receive the French visa it is importnat that you use France as your entry to Europe and that you spend majority of your trip in France so that when you’re applying for Schengen next time, it wouldn’t raise red flags

Update on what I’ve done so far, I went ahead and started my application through the France-Visas platform and I was able to secure a biometrics appointment at TLS next week.

To keep my application straightforward, I adjusted my itinerary so that my first entry into the Schengen Area will be the Netherlands since my employer is Netherlands-based and I will have an office visit there, and then I will travel to Czech for the kickoff event

Documents I’m gathering for the appointment:

Completed Schengen application form + France-Visas receipt + TLS appointment confirmation

Passport + passport photographs

6-month bank statement (current balance is about 3m naira )

Axa Mansard Travel insurance, I did for 9 days

Hotel reservation in Amsterdam (Netherlands)

Hotel reservation in Prague (Czech Republic)

Flight reservations

Cover letter explaining the trip and itinerary

Employment Agreement

Invitation Letter

Marriage certificate (to support ties to Nigeria)

Gurus in the house, I’d really appreciate your thoughts, does this look like a strong application ? If there’s anything else you think I should add or remove before my appointment, please let me know.

Thanks you🙏

Dasolajay:
Update on what I’ve done so far, I went ahead and started my application through the France-Visas platform and I was able to secure a biometrics appointment at TLS next week.

To keep my application straightforward, I adjusted my itinerary so that my first entry into the Schengen Area will be the Netherlands since my employer is Netherlands-based and I will have an office visit there, and then I will travel to Czech for the kickoff event

Documents I’m gathering for the appointment:

Completed Schengen application form + France-Visas receipt + TLS appointment confirmation

Passport + passport photographs

6-month bank statement (current balance is about 3m naira )

Axa Mansard Travel insurance, I did for 9 days

Hotel reservation in Amsterdam (Netherlands)

Hotel reservation in Prague (Czech Republic)

Flight reservations

Cover letter explaining the trip and itinerary

Employment Agreement

Invitation Letter

Marriage certificate (to support ties to Nigeria)

Gurus in the house, I’d really appreciate your thoughts, does this look like a strong application ? If there’s anything else you think I should add or remove before my appointment, please let me know.

Thanks you🙏

I see an easy rejection here based on the fact that they will refer you to another embassy

Lekan2348:
I see an easy rejection here based on the fact that they will refer you to another embassy

Hmmmn, but I’m entering the Schengen Area via the Netherlands with confirmed hotel accommodation and I’m visiting my employer’s office before travelling to Prague for the kickoff, and my cover letter + supporting documents reflect this clearly.

My employer is in the Netherlands, only that the main event is in Prague/Czech.


Also, there’s no where to book for a visa to the Netherlands, I was referred to book on the France Visa Application website.

And that’s my reason for using the French embassy, I have a real reason to be in the Netherlands before going to Prague.

Dasolajay:
Hmmmn, but I’m entering the Schengen Area via the Netherlands with confirmed hotel accommodation and I’m visiting my employer’s office before travelling to Prague for the kickoff, and my cover letter + supporting documents reflect this clearly.

My employer is in the Netherlands, only that the main event is in Prague/Czech.


Also, there’s no where to book for a visa to the Netherlands, I was referred to book on the France Visa Application website.

And that’s my reason for using the French embassy, I have a real reason to be in the Netherlands before going to Prague.

You are to book Netherlands visa, just that France act as their agent in nigeria.

The rule for schenghen visa is as below. Not sure if they allow exception.

1. When visiting multiple schenghen countries, apply to the main destination (i.e., country of longest stay)
2. If you are spending exact same number of days in all country, apply to country of first entry.

Preator:
You are to book Netherlands visa, just that France act as their agent in nigeria.

The rule for schenghen visa is as below. Not sure if they allow exception.

1. When visiting multiple schenghen countries, apply to the main destination (i.e., country of longest stay)
2. If you are spending exact same number of days in all country, apply to country of first entry.

Thank you, my thoughts exactly!

Please house i got rejected for the below reason!
What can I do right next time?
I have a trade fair to apply for in Germany in May too would it be wise for me to apply for that now that France Visa was denied this February?
Here is list of documents I submitted for France Visa application.
My nin slip
Passport
Deed of transfer land document
Marriage certificate
Child birth certificate
Company ID
Cover letter
Employment letter
Leave letter
Statement of account 6m
Family picture and my building projet picture
Insurance
Flight
Hotel booking
Badge for intended event in France

Please house is there anything else I didn't provide to show enough ties to my country?
Please i need advice
Next application I am thinking of putting my bsc certificate, mom NIN since she live me and another deed of transfer for another land I own?
Please i need advice

Biya007:
Please house i got rejected for the below reason!
What can I do right next time?
I have a trade fair to apply for in Germany in May too would it be wise for me to apply for that now that France Visa was denied this February?
Here is list of documents I submitted for France Visa application.
My nin slip
Passport
Deed of transfer land document
Marriage certificate
Child birth certificate
Company ID
Cover letter
Employment letter
Leave letter
Statement of account 6m
Family picture and my building projet picture
Insurance
Flight
Hotel booking
Badge for intended event in France

Please house is there anything else I didn't provide to show enough ties to my country?
Please i need advice
Next application I am thinking of putting my bsc certificate, mom NIN since she live me and another deed of transfer for another land I own?
Please i need advice

Although the event i was to attend expired some days and even my hotel booking and flight expired before decision was made by the Consulate on my application could this be the reason for my rejection? Above or its something else?

Dasolajay:
Thank you, my thoughts exactly!

I think their point is don’t complicate your application. Keep it simple.
French embassy in the last few months have been more strict and refusal rates have since increased.
What’s your travel history too?
Also, you only need 3 months bank statement not 6.
Best thing you can do in my opinion is ask your office to give you a letter and build your itinerary around Netherlands. Schengen is open border so you can easily arrive in Netherlands and find your way to wherever else. Just make sure your itinerary covers the number of days you’d be traveling for.

Biya007:
Although the event i was to attend expired some days and even my hotel booking and flight expired before decision was made by the Consulate on my application could this be the reason for my rejection? Above or its something else?

German embassy is one of the toughest Schengen states to apply from if you don’t have a solid travel history and a very good reason to make that trip.
You’ve recently been refused from French embassy , you going to German wouldn’t be a great idea, almost like you’re setting yourself up for another refusal.
If you go through this thread (in the last few months) you’d notice approvals have dipped.
If your purpose of the trip is also no longer valid then that can also affect your application.

Did you apply early enough?
You also don’t need to add NIN slip and building pictures. Your nin number is on your passport.
Do you have any travel history?

Hello house
Pls I need advice

I got my Schengen visa through France
Must u visit France first?
Planning to visit another Schengen country for few days before going to France
Or must I enter through France

MsAnonymous:
Hello house
Pls I need advice

I got my Schengen visa through France
Must u visit France first?
Planning to visit another Schengen country for few days before going to France
Or must I enter through France

Ideally, you should. What airline are you traveling with? If you’re going with Airfrance then you’d be stamped in at CDG- Paris. If it’s KLM then it’s Schipol- Amsterdam, if it’s Lufthansa then it’s will be Frankfurt and now depends on where you intend going. What was your initial itinerary when you submitted your application. The border police can be unpredictable, you may get to your first point of entry and it’s easy, if you meet someone who decides to give you grief then that’s another thing.

Manlikechims:
Ideally, you should. What airline are you traveling with? If you’re going with Airfrance then you’d be stamped in at CDG- Paris. If it’s KLM then it’s Schipol- Amsterdam, if it’s Lufthansa then it’s will be Frankfurt and now depends on where you intend going. What was your initial itinerary when you submitted your application. The border police can be unpredictable, you may get to your first point of entry and it’s easy, if you meet someone who decides to give you grief then that’s another thing.

This is not how it works. If I’m not mistaken with what you are saying. It doesn’t matter what airline you use, you will only be stamped it at your destination and not the stopover.

For the question that was asked earlier, you should enter France first and spend the most time there during your trip. For the sake of renewal. Because your last trip will be observed when reapplying for another Schengen visa

Manlikechims:
German embassy is one of the toughest Schengen states to apply from if you don’t have a solid travel history and a very good reason to make that trip.
You’ve recently been refused from French embassy , you going to German wouldn’t be a great idea, almost like you’re setting yourself up for another refusal.
If you go through this thread (in the last few months) you’d notice approvals have dipped.
If your purpose of the trip is also no longer valid then that can also affect your application.

Did you apply early enough?
You also don’t need to add NIN slip and building pictures. Your nin number is on your passport.
Do you have any travel history?

Thank you very much, I appreciate
I want to reapply for France again in the near future,
Yes we submitted late was my biggest fear, I submitted 2 weeks before the intended event and response from embassy came one week after the event has passed. That's my fault though because I was supposed to submit early but getting to tls office they said am going for business and my visa application indicates tourist. So I have to rebook another date. Which to get another date early is almost impossible hence the delay.
So what documents would you suggest I add up again as I don crack my brain and everything that tie me to Nigeria I submitted.
I would appreciate your input and everyone support please.

First your bank statement with 200k is a red flag , and again insurance can't not be up to 400k who did this application for you?

pinkynanny:
i submitted all the document on the check list
1 insurance policy
2statement of account wit 200k
3my data page
4 invitation letter
5letter of employment
6account of the person inviting me
7proof of accomodation
8my reserved tickets
9photocopy of invtes frecnh permit\passport
.........they said they can not proof i will leave france
...........the reason for my invitation [i was invited by my uncle along wit my granny to spend our holiday with him and his family
............the means of subcistence can not be assertained...
AM ABOUT TO REAPPLY AND AM CONFUSED COZ I DO NOT KNW WHAT TO JOIN WITH THIS PREVIOUS DOCUMENTS.....PLEASE HELP COZ I JUST WASTED 450K ON INSURANCE APART 4RM OTHER FEE......PLEASE HELP COZ THIS IS THE ONLY CHANCE WE HAVE TOO SEE THIS GUY AFTER 25YEARS HE TRAVELLED.....

You have to gri through France first that's the rule

MsAnonymous:
Hello house
Pls I need advice

I got my Schengen visa through France
Must u visit France first?
Planning to visit another Schengen country for few days before going to France
Or must I enter through France

How early do you want a date?

Biya007:
Thank you very much, I appreciate
I want to reapply for France again in the near future,
Yes we submitted late was my biggest fear, I submitted 2 weeks before the intended event and response from embassy came one week after the event has passed. That's my fault though because I was supposed to submit early but getting to tls office they said am going for business and my visa application indicates tourist. So I have to rebook another date. Which to get another date early is almost impossible hence the delay.
So what documents would you suggest I add up again as I don crack my brain and everything that tie me to Nigeria I submitted.
I would appreciate your input and everyone support please.

Lekan2348:
This is not how it works. If I’m not mistaken with what you are saying. It doesn’t matter what airline you use, you will only be stamped it at your destination and not the stopover.

For the question that was asked earlier, you should enter France first and spend the most time there during your trip. For the sake of renewal. Because your last trip will be observed when reapplying for another Schengen visa

I am a frequent traveler. Schengen is an open border. Once you get stamped in that’s it. It becomes like a 'local flight'
if you go with airlines like Turkish air, Air maroc and co, then that’s it’s a different case. Youd then have to go to your issuing state.
If you do enter from a Schengen state airline ( KLM, Airfrance, Lufthansa)it’s different. As said if you fly with airfrance then you’re stamped in at CDG and if you decide to fly out with KLM you’re getting stamped out from Amsterdam Schipol.

I’d give an example, I have a Swiss Schengen visa and I enter Airfrance, my first point of entry is Paris( CDG) this is where i am going to get stamped in. Also note that my ticket will show my final destination is say Geneva in Switzerland for example. Once I go through border control and my layover is long in Paris and i decide to come out and play that’s my cup of tea. It’s almost like you’re going from lagos to abuja.

I got a 3 month multiple entry German Schengen visa-First ever Schengen visa application and was granted, destination was Germany, I could not get any flight directly to Germany-Lufthansa was fully booked and not available, I used Air France and landed in Charles De Gaul and I was stamped and admitted into Schengen territory in Paris, France and eventually proceeded to my final destination: Hamburg, Germany.

Lekan2348:
This is not how it works. If I’m not mistaken with what you are saying. It doesn’t matter what airline you use, you will only be stamped it at your destination and not the stopover.

For the question that was asked earlier, you should enter France first and spend the most time there during your trip. For the sake of renewal. Because your last trip will be observed when reapplying for another Schengen visa

You are right, as soon as you enter Schengen ZOne any of schengen country u came in will stamp you in, and no other schengen will restamp you again cause you're already inside Schengen, unless you want to exit that is when you will get another stamp,

Manlikechims:
I am a frequent traveler. Schengen is an open border. Once you get stamped in that’s it. It becomes like a 'local flight'
if you go with airlines like Turkish air, Air maroc and co, then that’s it’s a different case. Youd then have to go to your issuing state.
If you do enter from a Schengen state airline ( KLM, Airfrance, Lufthansa)it’s different. As said if you fly with airfrance then you’re stamped in at CDG and if you decide to fly out with KLM you’re getting stamped out from Amsterdam Schipol.

I’d give an example, I have a Swiss Schengen visa and I enter Airfrance, my first point of entry is Paris( CDG) this is where i am going to get stamped in. Also note that my ticket will show my final destination is say Geneva in Switzerland for example. Once I go through border control and my layover is long in Paris and i decide to come out and play that’s my cup of tea. It’s almost like you’re going from lagos to abuja.