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Askboutme:
No, Any issues with recommending a legitimate platform that I have used for all my visa applications without no single headache?

One can use a dummy or flight itinerary printed from any of the airlines as flight reservations to package his or her application. I have been using this for years without any problems.

For those who want a verifiable flight reservations, they can buy one as cheap as 5000 naira.

Hi DrXavierlyke,

I read most of your comments on the post and seems you have more knowledge on it. I want to process a masters studies in France for Feb 2027.
I want to know more about the visa process;
1. Success rate as of recent,
2. Are appointments more available at the embassy at this time of the year since its not peak season?
3. You said France is running out of cash, so does it mean it's not a good place to immigrate to for international students?
4. I'm applying from Lagos, but will be using my sister in the UK as a sponsor, presenting her Monzo UK account. Will that be okay?
5. I want to apply for visa in Jan, for Feb start date

Kindly response, also I send you a message via the email option on NL.
Thanks

DrXavierIyke:
It seems NL deleted my message since I was quite brutal but to soften it up - I am not like you that go on first by asking questions instead of going head on. I do not need to say my opinion or I think.. It makes absolutely no difference because as someone who used to work for the Dutch government as a diplomat from 2019 till 2023. I do have insights into all these. I have dealt for a long time with people at the the FR embassy to know and have insights into what is going on. Even if I do not, I can always ask for insights from the Dutch embassy myself.

There is no many reasons - Staff reduction not shortage is the REASON FOR THE LONG WAITING TIME... I do not think.. I KNOW.... There is no extensive background checks whatsoever.. You are just trying to make yourself sound like a voice reasoning.. Oh man you have zero ideas.... I do not know you and you do not know me.. What you could do is ask - bro how do you know these things then maybe I can give you my history to help you think differently... You do not need to believe anything I write. Next to that - no one needs to believe what I have written... But just as I said before, just cus you have no insights doesn't mean I don't...

If you are ever in Paris or Amsterdam please send me a message, I would like to meet in person... Godspeed with your application...

Majority of countries in the world run on a deficit... Even your own country... Did they run out of money? I will let you finish this argument by answering that in your head.. Sometimes understanding things is a lot about reading.

Hi... Sorry just saw this... But these are tough questions hehe and I don't work for the embassy so I cant say... Success rate I believe is somewhat around 41 or 47% for France Embassy.
I have no ide about appointments. But I did hire 2 people from Nigeria for work in Paris and they both got their visa within 2 weeks. Though they did use an agent to get them an appointment. Pls don't ask me how that works because I don't know...
Honestly, France is a tough place... I prefer the Netherlands in every single economic and social index...
I have no idea about sponsors...

falema:
Hi DrXavierlyke,

I read most of your comments on the post and seems you have more knowledge on it. I want to process a masters studies in France for Feb 2027.
I want to know more about the visa process;
1. Success rate as of recent,
2. Are appointments more available at the embassy at this time of the year since its not peak season?
3. You said France is running out of cash, so does it mean it's not a good place to immigrate to for international students?
4. I'm applying from Lagos, but will be using my sister in the UK as a sponsor, presenting her Monzo UK account. Will that be okay?
5. I want to apply for visa in Jan, for Feb start date

Kindly response, also I send you a message via the email option on NL.
Thanks

OluwaT2026:
Good afternoon, everyone.

Please, I need some help. What are the correct documents required when applying for the Accompanying Family Member of a Talent Passport Holder (Adult) visa for France?

I would really appreciate guidance from anyone who has successfully gone through this process. Unfortunately, my application has been refused twice for the same reason: “the information submitted were incomplete or not considered reliable.”

If you’ve been approved for this visa or you can help me, could you please share the list of documents you submitted or any advice that might help?

Thank you so much.

Good morning everyone,

I'm back to tell you I got my visa on my third attempt. To everyone who reached out and replied to my message.
I sincerely thank you all. I'm truly grateful.
God bless you

OluwaT2026:
Good morning everyone,

I'm back to tell you I got my visa on my third attempt. To everyone who reached out and replied to my message.
I sincerely thank you all. I'm truly grateful.
God bless you

congratulations

OluwaT2026:
Good morning everyone,

I'm back to tell you I got my visa on my third attempt. To everyone who reached out and replied to my message.
I sincerely thank you all. I'm truly grateful.
God bless you

Congratulations! Wishing you a safe trip.

Good afternoon bro, and congratulations! That's quite the fighting spirit you got.

Quick questions;
how long did your visa take from submission to approval?
What did you do differently from the previous 2 attempts?
What's your advice for intending applicants?

Thanks in anticipation

OluwaT2026:
Good morning everyone,

I'm back to tell you I got my visa on my third attempt. To everyone who reached out and replied to my message.
I sincerely thank you all. I'm truly grateful.
God bless you

Jjud:
Visa update!
Applied: 3rd June
Passport returned: 29th June

Visa approved 90/180

Thanks everyone here for the advice on this forum🫶

is this a renewal or first time application ?

Nobody dey japa go France again

Dealdean:
is this a renewal or first time application ?

Lolz

Bayoonanuga:
Nobody dey japa go France again

Bayoonanuga:
Nobody dey japa go France again

Why?

Congrats lagos or abuja

Jjud:
Visa update!
Applied: 3rd June
Passport returned: 29th June

Visa approved 90/180

Thanks everyone here for the advice on this forum🫶

The reality is setting in

Dealdean:
Lolz

Hello, does anyone have any updates from applications from the first or second week of September? (31st August to 11 September?) Just looking to see if approval timelines have gotten better.

I submitted on August 28th , no updates yet from tlscontact

Chips101:
Hello, does anyone have any updates from applications from the first or second week of September? (31st August to 11 September?) Just looking to see if approval timelines have gotten better.

Hi. I submitted on 31st August, 2026 and the passport was returned September 18, 2026. I'm awaiting delivery of the passport by courier.

Chips101:
Hello, does anyone have any updates from applications from the first or second week of September? (31st August to 11 September?) Just looking to see if approval timelines have gotten better.

please oo guys, I need inputs on a confusing matter. I was issued a 1 month MULTI visa , I've used 12 days and back. If I don't use the visa again till it expire, do you think this might affect my next application and they might not issue a MULTI for me anymore ? Would you advice I use it again before it expire or it doesn't matter ?

Good morning nairalanders.
Guys...I really need help on how to secure a job abroad.
If anyone has traveled out of nigeria..working in europe or america could the person help a brother with guidelines on how to go about it. Thank you and God bless.

Congratulations, 19 days

TheAristocrat:
Hi. I submitted on 31st August, 2026 and the passport was returned September 18, 2026. I'm awaiting delivery of the passport by courier.

no you are good to go

Chelseaboy101:
please oo guys, I need inputs on a confusing matter. I was issued a 1 month MULTI visa , I've used 12 days and back. If I don't use the visa again till it expire, do you think this might affect my next application and they might not issue a MULTI for me anymore ? Would you advice I use it again before it expire or it doesn't matter ?

Update, my passport has been returned

Chips101:
Hello, does anyone have any updates from applications from the first or second week of September? (31st August to 11 September?) Just looking to see if approval timelines have gotten better.

Congrats!

Dealdean:
Update, my passport has been returned

I have not collected oh but I am optimistic of positive outcome

LadyCaplin:
Congrats!

Dealdean:
Update, my passport has been returned

Bro share the update what was the outcome

Mobizl:
Hello have you gotten any message saying your passport has been returned to the TLSContact centre. I thought to update you cos we submitted on the same day.

no I have not received.. have you received ?

Will pick up tomorrow or next

frenchkate:
Bro share the update what was the outcome

UPDATE

The passport has been received. I got the tourist visa. Validity- 45 days with multiple entry.

TheAristocrat:
Hi. I submitted on 31st August, 2026 and the passport was returned September 18, 2026. I'm awaiting delivery of the passport by courier.

Congratulations! Enjoy your trip.

TheAristocrat:
UPDATE

The passport has been received. I got the tourist visa. Validity- 45 days with multiple entry.

Update

REFUSED

babygirl4jesus:
no I have not received.. have you received ?

I'm so sorry to hear that. Were you a first-time applicant, or was this a renewal?

And if you don't mind sharing a general rundown of your travel history and profile?

Dealdean:
Update

REFUSED

I have US valid visa and UK 6 months unused visa

Chips101:
I'm so sorry to hear that. Were you a first-time applicant, or was this a renewal?

And if you don't mind sharing a general rundown of your travel history and profile?