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i think this info is not genuine. Kindly check on italy consular site there no information of such

Restaurant92:
I'm reading that Italy is about to stop biometrics appointments for repeat travellers, just for 1st timers.

This will be a welcome development! I've always wondered why all the biometrics taking every now and then, and still printing evidence of biometrics submissions as if it can be re-used. Hopefully, this will create more appointment slots and faster processing.

yes it a problem your business have to be running atleast 6 months before you can use it

babygirl4jesus:
I want to apply for visa by August because right now... I'm trying to maintain a good 3 months bank statement... I want to register my business now ... Then we apply by August.. will the fact that I'm registering my business 3 months before applying be a problem

lol why sharing your number out lol, this sound funny duo u can always share and guide people,here

Rahab409:
I applied for my study permit alongside my spouse’s open work permit on 5th April 2026. Since Monday, 6th April was a public holiday, I scheduled my biometrics for Tuesday, 7th April, while my spouse completed hers on 9th April 2026.

Surprisingly, we both received approval for our visa applications on that same 9th April 2026 at about 3:55 P, while my spouse’s biometrics appointment was scheduled for 1:00 PM that very day in Lagos.

For context, I had previously handled my UK student visa application for my master’s degree myself, and it was also approved.

So why am I sharing this?

If you need guidance or have questions that haven’t been answered, feel free to drop them here. Others may also benefit, and I’ll do my best to guide you based on my experience.

Getting approval within three working days after submission was honestly unbelievable—I didn’t see it coming.

You may want to reach out to me on +2348172665795. Whatsapp only

Disclaimer: I am not an immigration officer. I can only offer guidance based on my personal experience applying for my study permit and my spouse’s open work permit.

143540

cucumbar:
Please what’s the total fee for French tourists visa Application??

do not send or reply to email
Be careful of scammers say or post whatever you want to post on the forum

Hiploko:
who can assist please?

you tag wrong person.

Goodluck70000:
Congratulations


Please what was the reason they refused first application?


2) how much is ur monthly income?

3) how much is ur travel expenses in pounce?

4) have you travel before?

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.

wow congratulation what change pls share your experiences

Trendie247:
I got refusal letter for my first application on the 15th (working) day.
I reapplied on 13th January, got approval notification on 21st January

congratulation can u share document submitted

samegold:
First time traveler (Tourist)

Biometrics: January 16th
Visa Approved: February 4th
Collection: February 5th (today)

congratulations

MsAnonymous:
I got my France visa approved. I was given 8 days . (I applied to travel for 7 days)
First time applicant to schengen area, but I have valid US and Canada visa
Took 4 wks to get a response.

Submitted the following:
- Accommodation booking
- Flight itinerary (got this using a travel agent)
- Trip itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Introduction letter
- Payslips (3 months)
-Employment contract and letter from my employer
- Marriage certificate
- Bank statement (3 months)
-Mutual funds statement
- Pension statement
-Tax clearance certificate
- Proof of rent payment in Nigeria
- Pics of previous countries travelled to, and expired visas

Thanks to everyone for the advice on this platform. It helped

congratulation which hotel did you use sir

adenikeO:
Visa alert!!!
I submitted my application at VFS on the 18th of December 2025 and got my visa on the 23rd of December 2025.
Supporting documents submitted in addition to my application form, passport photographs and valid international passport are;

Passport date page, copies of my existing visas & previously issued visas
Embassy Introduction Letter from my employer
Verifiable hotel reservation
A copy of my yellow fever card & certificate of vaccination
Proof of financial status (Salary account statement, Savings account statement, & Pension statement)
Reference letter from my bank
Flight booking
Employment letter, work I.D card, pay slip
Self-introductory letter

I was issued a 3-month visa, multiple entries.

congratulations when did you submitted and how many times have you travel to europe

juddy234:
My visa was approved and is for 2 years validity

thanks for sharing

Pandatown:
Update after receiving my study permit approval (check my post history for approval testimony)

I arrived 27th December at Toronto Pearson Airport with my TRV to collect my study permit document at CBSA Checkpoint

Documents CBSA asked me to show them:

+ Letter Of Introduction
+ Letter of Acceptance from my college
+ PAL letter used in getting the study permit approval
+ Full Tuition payment of first semester receipt & deposit receipt from offer
+ Enrolment schedule of class for my Winter intake

Questions I was asked by CBSA after giving them the documents they requested above:

CBSA: You only paid first semester?
Me: Yes my college only allows us to per for a full semester at a given time
CBSA: Okay. Have you been refused study permit before to Canada?
Me: Yes I was the first time
CBSA: Why were you refused?
Me: I didn't properly show the source of funds for my financial documents
CBSA: Who is supporting your studies in Canada?
Me: My sister is my sponsor
CBSA: Where does your sister live?
Me: The US
CBSA: How long has she been there and what's her status?
Me: She has been there since X year and she is a green card holder
CBSA: What's her occupation and how much did she give you for your studies in Canada?
Me: She is X occupation and she gave me 45 million naira for tuition and living expenses
CBSA: How much is that in CAD
Me: About 40,000 CAD at the time of my application
CBSA: Have you been to Canada before?
Me: No this is my first time
CBSA: Do you have any family members in Canada
Me: No I don't have any family members in Canada
CBSA: Have you travelled to other countries for long term stay before?
Me: Yes I studied in Cyprus
CBSA: What did you study there?
Me: Medicine
CBSA: That's good. Why did you decide to pursue Biotechnology in Canada then?
Me: I decided I want to go into clinical diagnostics and Pharma in Nigeria after completing my studies in Canada
CBSA: Okay. This passport has a lot of pages is this the new Nigerian passport?
Me: Yes the new ones valid for 10 years have many pages than the old ones they used to issue
CBSA: Okay wait here for a moment
CBSA: Here is your study permit read the conditions and confirm your name and birth date. Check your permit expiry date. If you need to extended your study permit do so two months in advance before expiry. Let me know if you have any questions.
Me: Okay I have read it and all is accurate and I don't have questions.
CBSA: Alright let me stamp your passport and you can be on your way

This is the most grilling experience I have had for a visa haha. Funny thing is the two Asian students in front of me they didn't ask any of them any questions and they just handed them their study permit after seeing their acceptance letter pal and intro letter only.

Hope this can guide anyone that is approved for study on what to bring and questions CBSA may ask you. Good luck.

i think all Visa application

Jane8999:
Please does this ban include k1 visa

wow

hunee:
I told you guys about a memo that was released internally. Nairlanders like to doubt sha.

Is it not someone saying that with all travel experience they still refused him,

That is a confirmation.

that cool

emirateautos:
1. Introduction letter by me
2. Introduction from my employer
3. Statement of my personal and Salary Account
4. Pension Statement
5. Pension Introduction letter
6. Previous Visas
7. Employment letter and letter of Confirmation
8. Pay slips
9. Work ID
10. House documents
11. Flight Reservation ..ethiopian airlines
12. Hotel Reservation..i used airbnb
13. Introduction letter from my personal company
14. Company statement of account
15. Company CAC Documents
16. Reference letter both for Company account and personal account
17. Travel itineraries

congratulation
what document do you submitted

emirateautos:
Hi guys,

I submitted my application for a tourist visa on the 28th of November 2025.

I got a request email and sms, requesting for my passport today 9th of December 2025.

I think SA is getting quicker now.

Wishing other prospective applicants best of luck

wow this is why we need to stop all this WHatz app people trying to move people from the platform, let us be vigilant

congratulation can you share the document submitted

Goodluck70000:
Hello good people in the house

I am glad to inform you that I and my family of four people were granted 3months south Africa visitor visa, my appreciation goes to Afrikankel and rest of Good people on this forum, God will bless you all.

Submission 18th November

Collection mail 1th December

Just 12 working day's incredible

wow congratulations

are you a frequent travaler?

kindly share your timelime

Dee4044:
Hello. My visa just got approved.
Submitted: Nov 4
Approved: Nov 26
Can anyone please give me information on passport submission. Thank you

try another schengen leave FR for now

chikajulietleo:
I just learnt this was a mistake.
Thank you so much.

why whatz app group? when everyone can learn here, how many people will know that there is a whatz app group, please let us not divert from the forum cause it will help many in the future. let share info here not on whatz app

ayswagga5:
the link is not working

na wa o why italy not releasing Appointment again

nice

kiiiingggggg99:
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Introduction
My name is …, and I am a citizen of Nigeria. I am very happy to have been admitted into Bow Valley College in Calgary, Canada. Studying in Canada has always been my dream because of its safe and peaceful environment, world-class education, and diverse multicultural community. I have chosen to study at Bow Valley College because it offers real-world learning experience, mental and academic support, and an inclusive atmosphere that attracts students from all over the world.
Canadian colleges and universities are recognised globally, and the education system encourages students to gain valuable and marketable skills through co-op programs, workplace experience, and further educational pursuits. Canadian classrooms are open and friendly, with professors who guide students to become independent learners as I have heard. Studying in Canada will give me a recognised worldwide degree and put me in front of the global job market especially in my home country where degrees gained abroad are more eligible to secure the job than degrees from Nigeria. These are the qualities that drew me to study in Canada.

Educational Background
I completed my secondary education at Victory High School, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, where the focus was on science, civic education, and creativity. I graduated in 2016. During those years, I developed a strong interest in caring for others, especially young people. I was always moved by how fragile and yet full of potential they are, and I wanted to be part of their journey toward health, confidence, and hope. That desire has stayed with me ever since.
In September 2021, I travelled to cyprus international university(North Cyprus) to study nursing, hoping to specialize in pediatric or public health nursing since there was no child and youth care program available. Unfortunately, that decision turned into one of the hardest lessons of my life. The travel agent who handled my admission misled my parents by referring to the country as “Cyprus,” without explaining that it was actually North Cyprus, a region not internationally recognized except by Turkey. My family had believed we were making the best decision for my future, but when I arrived, I realized things were not as promised and that's when I learnt it was a divided country, the north which is not recognized by the world and the south which is the actual Cyprus which is recognized and part of the European Union.
Most of the lecturers were not fluent in English and often mixed Turkish during lessons, which made it difficult to understand lessons. I struggled emotionally and academically, trying to make sense of a system that was not built for international students. Even France 24 News later released a documentary on youtube about students who were deceived in the same way I was, and I could deeply relate to their stories.
Despite everything, I stayed determined to push through. But after completing my second semester, I realized it was wiser to step back and start over somewhere better. My parents agreed that I should return home, but around that same time, Nigeria was experiencing political unrest and violence due to the 2022–2023 elections. They were afraid for my safety and advised me to remain abroad until things became stable again.
To make matters worse, my passport expired in June 2023, and renewing it took much longer than expected. It had to be processed at the Nigerian Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, there were delays due to high demand and logistics delay. Those months were emotionally exhausting, but it also made me patient and stronger. I used that time to reflect on what kind of education and environment I truly needed to grow. Once my new passport was ready, I finally returned home in March 2024, as reflected in my passport stamp.
Coming back home was emotional for me. I felt like I had lost time and opportunity, but I also knew that life was giving me a second chance to make the right choice this time. I immediately decided to continue improving myself and enrolled in a caregiving, child and adolescence mental health course on Udemy where I learnt more about communication to mentally challenged young people, advocacy, and care for people in general, which helped me reconnect with my purpose. It reminded me why I wanted to care for people in the first place to help, to heal, and to bring comfort to those who need it most.
As I continued researching study destinations, I came across Canada again, a country I had always admired for its safety, inclusiveness, and world-class education. I was amazed by how Canadian colleges encourage hands-on learning and balance academic study with real-world experience. In North Cyprus, students were required to take 30 credits per semester, which felt overwhelming and rushed, while in Canada, the system allows for 15 credits per semester, giving students room to learn deeply and apply what they study. This confirmed my belief that Canada would provide the kind of education that truly changes lives.

Why I Chose Child and Youth Care
My interest in caring for others started in high school. I've always had an interest in providing hospitable services to individuals. I have always wanted to become a care specialist who helps children and youth grow in healthy environments and mentally. The Child and Youth Care program is a perfect continuation of my earlier nursing backgrounds and caregiving knowledge. It combines my interest in health, psychology, and community service, all focused on improving the lives of children and families.
In Nigeria, there are limited opportunities for specialised training in areas such as youth care and child mental health. Our health sector often focuses more on physical illness, while the emotional and psychological well-being of young people is sometimes overlooked. This has led to an increase in cases of child neglect, emotional trauma, and behavioural problems in many communities in Nigeria. I believe that studying Child and Youth Care in Canada will equip me with the knowledge, international exposure, and professional strategies needed to help address these issues back home.

Why I Chose Bow Valley College
Bow Valley College is a highly respected public institution in Alberta known for its practical learning approach and student-centered education as I have researched about it. The college helps students connect classroom learning with real-world applications through field placements and work-integrated learning opportunities. It provides excellent student support services, such as academic advising, mental health assistance, and career counselling , which are essential for international students adjusting to a new country.
The Child and Youth Care Diploma program at Bow Valley College particularly stands out because of its hands-on training which gets you into the field of practice faster. Students have access to modern facilities, experienced instructors, and community-based learning placements in places like foster homes, youth centres, hospitals, schools, and paediatrics care units. This program focuses on developing empathy, communication, and practical problem-solving skills which are all necessary to support children and youth dealing with emotional, behavioural, or developmental challenges.
I am confident that Bow Valley College is the right place for me to begin my academic and professional journey.

Work Experience and Skills
After finishing high school, I decided to gain work experience before pursuing further studies. From 2017 to 2019, I worked as a kitchen assistant with a popular restaurant, Kilimanjaro, which is managed by Sundry Foods Limited. It was a humble beginning, but it taught me the importance of patience, teamwork, and serving people with care and respect.
In 2020, I joined a community service project organized by my church, where we focused on environmental sanitation in my local area. Working with other volunteers, we cleaned streets, educated residents about hygiene, and encouraged people to take pride in their surroundings. That experience opened my eyes to how a clean and safe environment can affect people’s well-being, especially children and young people who deserve to grow up in healthy spaces. It also helped me become more confident, compassionate, and aware of how little acts of service can make a real difference in people’s lives.
Between 2020 and 2021, I worked with Bolt and Uber after earning my driver’s license. The job might seem simple, but it helped me build strong interpersonal and time management skills, as I interacted with people from different backgrounds every day.
During my time in North Cyprus 2022–2023, I worked part-time as a photographer and social media manager for an e-commerce company. I created flyers, handled social media accounts, and filmed adverts. It was one of the few jobs where language wasn’t a barrier, and it gave me the chance to express my creativity and stay productive despite the challenges I was facing as a student abroad.
Looking back, every experience I’ve had—whether serving food, cleaning communities, or managing social media—has shaped me into someone who values empathy, community, and responsibility. Even when the jobs weren’t related to my career goals, I took pride in contributing to the society around me. I believe these lessons will help me succeed in Canada, especially as I prepare for a future dedicated to supporting children and youth in need.

Financial Support
My studies in Canada will be fully sponsored by my uncle, who is my father’s sibling, who has taken up the responsibility for my tuition and living expenses following the passing of my father in June 2025. My parents have always supported my education financially and emotionally since my father was a marine engineer and was a successful business man and my mom is also a successful business entrepreneur as well. My uncle’s involvement continues that strong family commitment to helping me achieve my academic goals. With this stable financial backing from my uncle, I am confident that I will be able to focus entirely on my studies with this huge support.

Future Plans
I come from a close-knit family, and as the last child, I share a deep bond with my widowed mother and siblings. I do not plan to remain in Canada permanently but to return to Nigeria after completing my studies, to be with my mom and close to my father’s resting place. I plan to work with non-governmental organizations, schools, or hospitals that focus on youth welfare and mental health awareness. Eventually, I hope to establish a youth support program and development centre that offers counselling, mentorship, and skills programs for young people who are struggling emotionally or socially.
This program at Bow Valley College will prepare me for that mission and give me the tools to create meaningful change in my community.

Conclusion
I understand that my earlier academic journey did not go as I had hoped, but it taught me important lessons about making informed and purposeful decisions. I am now determined to move forward and build a meaningful career in my field of passion in one of the best countries in the world.
Bow Valley College provides the ideal environment for me to begin this new chapter and gain the hands-on experience I need to grow professionally. Choosing a diploma program allows me to develop practical skills and re-enter my field quickly so I can begin contributing positively to my community and humanity.
I am grateful for this opportunity and confident that studying at Bow Valley College will help me achieve both my academic and personal goals.

congratulation which hotel do you use

and how much you use in bank statement

babstanley:
Finally, I got my South Africa sticker visa today. I submitted on 11th August, 2025 with intended date of travel in September. My hotel had cancelled my booking. Last week Friday, I received a call that I should drop my passport and on Wednesday DHL delivered my passport with 3 months visa.

this a Big congratulations to you

so happy

Mojimade:
PPR ALERT!!!

Typing this with tears of joy and a heart full of gratitude! This journey has truly tested my patience and faith, but I’m here today to say “GOD DID”!

Here’s my full timeline

1st Application

Submitted: June 3, 2024

Refused: September 9, 2024

Reason: Insufficient funds
(I had already paid my first semester tuition and had over ₦50 million as POF, but the VO still wasn’t convinced)

2nd Application

Submitted: October 18, 2024

Refused: December 2, 2024

Reason: Same as the first….funds again!

3rd Application

This time, I went all in and paid my complete tuition.
Submitted: February 20, 2025

Refused: March 11, 2025

Reason: You guessed it… Insufficient funds again! 🥲
At this point I was honestly tired, but I refused to give up.

4th Application

I decided to try something different, I did GIC for living expenses after paying full tuition.

Submitted: May 10, 2025

Refused: June 20, 2025

Reason: Inconsistent purpose (Apparently, they felt my salary was too small and I might not return to Nigeria)

5th Application (The Breakthrough)

This time, I added land documents to prove my home ties. I didn’t overthink anything, I just submitted and left everything in God’s hands.

Submitted: July 26, 2025

Medical Request: October 14, 2025

PPR: October 22, 2025

Documents Submitted:
- Admission Letter
- Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)
- Letter of Explanation
- Tuition receipts
- 6 month personal/salary account
- Piggyvest statement of account and Reference Letter
- GIC Letter of 20,700 CAD (I submitted my application before they increased POF)
- USD Domiciliary bank statement to show when and how the GIC was paid
- Funds transfer Receipt from the land sale (the money was sent directly to my account)
- Deed of Assignment for land ownership
- Affidavit of Sponsorship
- 6 month payslips
- Appointment Letter
- Study Leave Approval
- Work ID
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate
- NYSC Letter
- CV
- Degree certificate and transcript
- Pictures of my family
- Wedding pictures

My Sponsor’s (Father) Documents
- Appointment Letter
- Letter of promotion to show career progression
- Tax Clearance Certificate
- CAC for his business
- Storage and Sales License (For his filling station)
- Deed of assignment confirming previous ownership before land sale
- Deed of transfer confirming land sale

This journey taught me patience, perseverance, and the power of faith. Delay is not denial. Each refusal was God redirecting me to do better and to trust Him more.
To everyone still waiting, please don’t give up. Fix what you can, pray, and keep believing. When your time comes, even ten refusals can’t stop your approval.
And finally, I want to say a huge thank you to everyone on this forum, your posts, advice, timelines, and encouragement helped me more than words can say. This platform has been such a blessing, I truly appreciate every single one of you and I wish you all the best!

can you share documents submitted to help others too
Enjoy your trip

Salientsinmi:
Thank you to everyone that shared their thoughts about this.
Got my Visa. Now in SA. How do I explore Joburg in my one week here 🥳

Pray and wait for your Visa

cindermum:
Submitted (Lagos) 16th of September and nothing yet today, 20th Oct. I called TLS on the 17th Oct, which was on Friday and their personnel said it's still with the consulate.
Although it's my first schengen visa. Maybe that's the reason for the delay.

wow congratulation

TradeSunMoore:
My Canada travel visa was approved this morning. I had a 4 year visa, issued in 2021 based on passport which expired last month. I travelled to Canada with it once in December 2021. I used the IRCC portal . Processing time was 10 days

Submitted - 29th September 2025
PPR /Approval - 09 October 2025
I have biometrics till 2030. Passport submitted this morning, will revert with the length of visa issued once passport is returned.

fake account sighted .. before u comment always know there account info u just register an account to reply a comment that bad

so how many people dey there whapp app this place is still the best place

Hayormide212:
Visa Approvals have moved from Nairaland since! It’s on WhatsApp..

congratulations kindly share document submitted to help others

ChisomK9:
France first time on a fresh passport
Appointment 11 sept just picked up my passport got 30days multiple entry