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Alapereketu:
If a travel date passes, the visa is not automatically rejected; the consulate may issue it with a later start date or request updated travel plans. She should contact the French Consulate/Embassy to inform them of the delay and ask for guidance on submitting new flight and accommodation details.

Do Not Buy New Tickets Yet: Wait to hear from the embassy. If a visa is approved, the authorities can adjust the start date.
Contact the Embassy: Proactively email or call the visa processing center to inform them your travel date has passed, and you are waiting on a decision. Ask if a revised itinerary is required.
Prepare New Documents: If asked, be prepared to submit updated, non-confirmed hotel reservations and a new travel itinerary.
Check Visa Type: If the visa was for a specific, time-sensitive event that has already passed, there is a higher chance of a negative outcome, but communicating to the embassy can sometimes resolve this.

Your sister doesn’t need to do all of this. They won’t even attend to your request to update your itinerary. You’re literally going to call tls, they are not even with your documents and are not going to reach the embassy because (no offense) ‘Sharon’s’ intended travel date has passed, they handle hundreds of applications everyday. The only thing you can call them for is to withdraw your application and receive your passport back immediately in case of urgent travel elsewhere.

Just sit tight and wait. The fact that your travel date has passed doesn’t mean you’ll have a higher chance of denial. They will adjust the valid from date according to the date of approval.

Also, you are not meant to buy flight ticket. A dummy ticket booking is enough for you to present your case and secure your visa.

Lekan2348:
Your sister doesn’t need to do all of this. They won’t even attend to your request to update your itinerary. You’re literally going to call tls, they are not even with your documents and are not going to reach the embassy because (no offense) ‘Sharon’s’ intended travel date has passed, they handle hundreds of applications everyday. The only thing you can call them for is to withdraw your application and receive your passport back immediately in case of urgent travel elsewhere.

Just sit tight and wait. The fact that your travel date has passed doesn’t mean you’ll have a higher chance of denial. They will adjust the valid from date according to the date of approval.

Also, you are not meant to buy flight ticket. A dummy ticket booking is enough for you to present your case and secure your visa.

I understand that my question is should the hotel reservation be extended or should the flight reservation be extended.

Izzyjoy24:
I understand that my question is should the hotel reservation be extended or should the flight reservation be extended.

My answer points towards the fact that you should not do that. Sit back, relax and wait for your visa decision.

If you can cancel and get a refund now that will be the best position for you to be in

Hello House. I have a confirmed TLS appointment for May but I need to change the France-Visas application that is linked to it. I tried to delete the TLS appointment and create a new one but the TLS site won’t let me. I called TLS yesterday and today. They keep saying the site is down, that I should check back tomorrow or I should call the embassy.

Has anyone been in this position? What would you suggest?

I can’t use the current France-visas that is tied to the appointment because travel plans have significantly changed (travel dates etc).

ifax:
Hello. Does anyone have any idea when abuja submissions will resume?

Has anyone booked an Abuja appointment this year? They stopped it 17/11/25, it was stated on the TLS site. The message is currently no longer showing on the TLS site.

mrbourdillon:
Hello House. I have a confirmed TLS appointment for May but I need to change the France-Visas application that is linked to it. I tried to delete the TLS appointment and create a new one but the TLS site won’t let me. I called TLS yesterday and today. They keep saying the site is down, that I should check back tomorrow or I should call the embassy.

Has anyone been in this position? What would you suggest?

I can’t use the current France-visas that is tied to the appointment because travel plans have significantly changed (travel dates etc).

Good thing that the site did not allow you. It should continue like that. Otherwise, that is how some people will commercialize the appointments and bastardize the process like they did to the US visa appointments. Using different applications to tie down appointment slots and then now changing the application tied to the appointment when there is a willing buyer.

My 2 cents: cancel the appointment, cancel the application and start afresh. TLS site is up as of today.

Hi!
Need to be in Switzerland this summer and just found out they moved appointment bookings to VFS. There are no available dates on their vfs portal with no indication of future dates, has anyone gone through this new processs? what was it like?

Sageofekiti:
Hi!
Need to be in Switzerland this summer and just found out they moved appointment bookings to VFS. There are no available dates on their vfs portal with no indication of future dates, has anyone gone through this new processs? what was it like?

The lack of available dates on the VFS portal is due to high demand, and appointments are strictly first-come, first-served. VFS typically releases slots six weeks in advance. You must continuously check the portal for cancellations or new slot releases, as there is no waitlist feature.

Alapereketu:
The lack of available dates on the VFS portal is due to high demand, and appointments are strictly first-come, first-served. VFS typically releases slots six weeks in advance. You must continuously check the portal for cancellations or new slot releases, as there is no waitlist feature.

You and this your ChatGPT replies ehn.

FeyoNadal:
Hopefully they improve because with their processing times because its not peak season and its not like UK or the US.. having to wait over 30 calendar days is a lot

Anything yet?

Nothing yet ooo..Its already 39 calendar days. Does anyone have their call number or email to reach out? Thank God I applied way ahead of the trip but the wait is tiring

Dottune:
Anything yet?

FeyoNadal:
Nothing yet ooo..Its already 39 calendar days. Does anyone have their call number or email to reach out? Thank God I applied way ahead of the trip but the wait is tiring

Omo my own travel date is close. Let's see how it goes today.
I think TLS has a contact number on their website.

I think you should reach out ASAP to them. Except if your trip is flexible and you can travel after your current proposed date passes

Dottune:
Omo my own travel date is close. Let's see how it goes today.
I think TLS has a contact number on their website.

Hi,

If the information you want to change on the France-Visas form are travel details (dates, accommodation, etc.), TLS can change these details on the day of your appointment.

All the best!

mrbourdillon:
Hello House. I have a confirmed TLS appointment for May but I need to change the France-Visas application that is linked to it. I tried to delete the TLS appointment and create a new one but the TLS site won’t let me. I called TLS yesterday and today. They keep saying the site is down, that I should check back tomorrow or I should call the embassy.

Has anyone been in this position? What would you suggest?

I can’t use the current France-visas that is tied to the appointment because travel plans have significantly changed (travel dates etc).

agabusta:
Good thing that the site did not allow you. It should continue like that. Otherwise, that is how some people will commercialize the appointments and bastardize the process like they did to the US visa appointments. Using different applications to tie down appointment slots and then now changing the application tied to the appointment when there is a willing buyer.

My 2 cents: cancel the appointment, cancel the application and start afresh. TLS site is up as of today.

My mistake: their system/backend is down, not the front end website. I just called yet again and it’s still the same thing.

I have deleted the appointment but I need to wait for their system to get back up in order to delete the application and create a new one. TLS is an incompetent vendor and it’s a shame that France won’t change them. I remember having similar issues last year.

Yes you’re right, many Nigerians tend to abuse processes and it causes the remaining innocent ones to suffer. It’s such a shame.

VisaZest:
Hi,

If the information you want to change on the France-Visas form are travel details (dates, accommodation, etc.), TLS can change these details on the day of your appointment.

All the best!

Thanks, I hear you, but I’d rather play very safe. I have already deleted the old France visas application and created a new one. The trip isn’t urgent at all. I’ll just follow the proper process.

Please has anyone who submitted their application in the 1st week of March received a response yet? I want to believe all late February applicants have been responded to

FeyoNadal:
Nothing yet ooo..Its already 39 calendar days. Does anyone have their call number or email to reach out? Thank God I applied way ahead of the trip but the wait is tiring

FeyoNadal:
Please has anyone who submitted their application in the 1st week of March received a response yet? I want to believe all late February applicants have been responded to

My guy submitted 2nd march and got his pickup message on Tuesday

Thank you very much..Means mine should be close then

Lekan2348:
My guy submitted 2nd march and got his pickup message on Tuesday

FeyoNadal:
Thank you very much..Means mine should be close then

Anything yet?

I did my biometrics on the 3rd of March and I got DHL dispatch mail yesterday.

Hope this helps.

I have not received a response yet. I did my biometrics March 6. By God's grace, I receive notification this coming week

Have you received yours

Dottune:
Anything yet?

FeyoNadal:
I have not received a response yet. I did my biometrics March 6. By God's grace, I receive notification this coming week

Have you received yours

I also submitted and did my biometrics march 6. Still waiting patiently for pickup mail.

FeyoNadal:
I have not received a response yet. I did my biometrics March 6. By God's grace, I receive notification this coming week

Have you received yours

No, not yet. I am hoping to receive mine this week.
From the collection trends I've seen so far on this thread, you should get yours on Monday.

If I apply for student visa before the end of this month , am I likely to get a response before 1st of June?

Good day everyone.its been awhile on this platform. I have been here in a long while.
I need help please i want to apply for schegen visa and ma thinking i should go with France hence am using thus platform.
I have my personal account ready and also my company's account.
But still i need guidance on which document i need to collate together.
I have gone back to threads to see past response on such questions but I haven't seen any conclusive.
I would kindly appreciate responses.
Am married with 4 children.
Self employed
Have a running business.
I only need guidance on what to put together and how to start.
I also have previous visa on my old passport.
Thanks in anticipation for responses to help me start .

Supernatural198:
Good day everyone.its been awhile on this platform. I have been here in a long while.
I need help please i want to apply for schegen visa and ma thinking i should go with France hence am using thus platform.
I have my personal account ready and also my company's account.
But still i need guidance on which document i need to collate together.
I have gone back to threads to see past response on such questions but I haven't seen any conclusive.
I would kindly appreciate responses.
Am married with 4 children.
Self employed
Have a running business.
I only need guidance on what to put together and how to start.
I also have previous visa on my old passport.
Thanks in anticipation for responses to help me start .

To apply for a French Schengen visa, start by creating an account on the France-Visas website to fill out your application form and book an appointment. As a self-employed business owner, you must submit comprehensive documentation proving your business activity, financial stability, and strong ties to your home country.

Passport: Original passport valid for at least three months after your intended departure date from the Schengen area, with at least two blank pages.
Old Passports: Include any old passports to show previous visa history.
Application Form: Duly completed and signed Schengen application form.
Photos: Two recent passport-sized photos meeting ICAO standards.
Travel Insurance: Policy covering emergency medical care, hospitalization, and repatriation with a minimum coverage of €30,000.
Itinerary: Flight booking (temporary reservation is acceptable) and hotel booking or proof of accommodation.

Thank you for this quick response. God bless you

FeyoNadal:
I have not received a response yet. I did my biometrics March 6. By God's grace, I receive notification this coming week

Have you received yours

Please tell me they sent you a pick up email already.

Dottune:
Please tell me they sent you a pick up email already.

Captured on March 5. I just got a pick up mail/text this afternoon and gone to collect it. Was approved.

Delab:
Captured on March 5. I just got a pick up mail/text this afternoon and gone to collect it. Was approved.

Oh great. Congratulations!