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congrat how many months given

Sandy04:
VISA ALERT !!! To God be the glory 🙏

Biometrics- 21st July
Pickup Mail - 4th July
UPS delivered- 7th July
I got 10 days multiple entry (I applied for 5 days)
longest I have had to wait for a Visa.

Documents submitted

Data Passport
Application form
Hotel reservations
Flight reservation on KLM
CAC documents
Landed property documents
House property documents bought
Car Papers
(All properties bought in my Name)
Work ID card (I work for myself, but I have workers )
Leave approval letter from my Staff (HR)
3 months statements on my personal account
3 months statements on my business account
3 months statements on my Domiciliary.
Insurance paid for 5 days
My daughters birth certificate (she’s Brazilian)
Pictures of myself, and my daughter.
Cover letter explaining, I’ll be going for my birthday, and my daughter will be with my mom, when I am away.
I didn’t book, or pay for any tours.
Previous Visas (Schengen, Brazil, Dubai, SA etc)…
NB:
I have been to france, but through another country…
This is the first time I am applying through France .
Itinerary, and full details of my activities in 5 days was also included.

God bless you all for your contribution here, it helped.

how was the outcome

Ibkgold1212:
I meant I had called TLS , I didn't go to their office. Anyways, thank God, I got it today. They called yesterday and asked for us to pick up at the embassy today. Thank you for your responses, I really appreciate it.

CANT LAUGH OO

hunee:
I tire o. Just go straight to the point , Him say boredom wan kill ham.Person wey cold don grip him blurkos

U didnt know before yu traveled there was cold/winter?

sorry for quoting you in first place no arguement

Bammybestowed:
I need female friends in Capetown oooo before boredom will kill me. If you are in Capetown please reach out 0746765392

wow congratulation bro is this your first Italy VISA right?

maybe they didn't get the rules before cause u can actually submit your application 6 month prior to your travel date

Kindly share the documents Submitted

cucumbar:
ITALIAN VISA ALERT!

-Submitted my documents at TLS on the 19th of June.

-Documents received at the embassy on the 20th of June.

-Received a call from the embassy on the 22nd of June from the embassy that my application will not be processed, because my travel date is still far(December), my passport will be returned to TLS the next week and I will get a refund; was asked to apply in September or October.

- Received a text message on July 3rd that my passport was ready for collection.

- Went for collection today and wasn’t surprised to find the visa in my passport , because I suspected they were going to process it when I didn’t return my passport last week like they said they would.

-Got 10 days entry with 30 days validity.

wow that cool

Prissygun:
I'm a frequent traveller this would be my 6th visa my last visa was 6months which expired yesterday. What I did differently was to submit a year insurance coverage alongside same documents previously used.

wow 1 year how did you do it ,
how many times have you been in schengen area or u have USA or CANADA visa on your passport?

Prissygun:
I got mine in 4days. Submitted on Thursday, got dispatched to vfs on Wed, picked up yesterday
1year visa
France, Abuja

congrat bro enjoy
how many month insurance did you do

Champora:
I’ve gotten my visa from France VFS. I applied through Lagos and I applied to Netherlands actually but via france, applied for business category and got 1 entry for the duration of my trip. Frequent traveler.

Applied on 9th of June, visa got issued 19th June received via courier today 23 June.

Things I applied with (also I was told to not submit original documents because they won’t be returned to me like my original CAC docs and land docs were returned to me and I submitted photocopies of those instead).

- 3 months bank statement
- Invitation letter from inviting organisation
- Invitation / intro from my work as its a work trip
- CAC reg of my own thing
- My personal intro letter
- accommodation note
- flight itinerary reserved from Air France (used book on hold though it already expired)
- form filled during application on france visa website.

I don’t know if I’m missing anything else. I got quick interview date on frequent traveler + this is my 4th Schengen.

congratulation what are the documents submited

Yemi234:
Got my SA sticker visa on the 21st June, it was issued 17th.
I submitted my application 7th of June at Vfs Lagos.
It’s my 2nd time applying, the first time was eVisa vfs and I was denied “travel time elapsed” tried again after 2 months with sticker, got 3 months multiple entry

congrat what are the document submited when processing

Igejumoke:
Submitted my application to VFS lagos on 7th June.. called on 20th june to submit my passport..just got my passport..

Very short processing time

Visitors sticker visa

PLS were did you order for your GMCS note and how long it took

have applied and am yet to received

Gentledaf:
Good day everybody. I just received my notes. I need your input. How do I refire

no appointment since this week oo

zizle87:
Hi Everyone. Please is there anyone here that has an idea how I can book an appointment for an Italian visa?.

congrat what are documents submited

Africankel:
Sticker Visa Alert!

Application:- March 16
Call for passport submission:- June 9
Passport Submission:- June 14
Pick up:- June 15

3 months multiple entry.

7th SA Visa.

lol u welcome

Blessedsteph:
Thank you. I forgot to mention insurance sef.
2 weeks insurance for each applicant (Aiico).

congrat

Alexie89:
ITALY VISA ALERT!

Submission: 30th May
Collection: 15th June
Duration: 11 days
Applied for 8days Single entry
Was given 30 days multiple entries.
Short stay tourist visa

Documents submitted:
Filled forms
Passport
Previous visas( Spain, India,Dubai and france)
Bank statement savings(5.6m bal)
Salary acc statement (1.4m bal)
Payslips
Work stuffs(employment letter, confirmation,leave n promotion letter)
Travel insurance (axa mansard)
Flight booking
Hotel booking
Viator tour bookings(just 3bookings, no payment)
Cover letter detailing purpose and itinerary
Car papers (as proof of ownership of a property)
Personal Tax clearance certificate
Marriage certificate
For kids: birth certificate, sworn affidavit of consent from hubby,he is not travelling, school letter of introduction.

I hope this helps someone here

This is my 2nd application on nairaland. Did France in 2021 through information I got here and it was successful so I decided to another one. Thank God for successful application.

congratulation u worth it Ma
how many month Insurance u did

Blessedsteph:
Visa alert !!
Applied with my kids for 10 days single entry visa to France.
Biometrics - 8th June
Pick up mail - 15th June
6 months multiple entry visa granted to all.
Documents submitted:
Flight booking
Disney hotels/park entry booking
Letter of Introduction which shows our itinerary for our 8 days trip (separate letter for each child).
Sponsorship letter for the kids
Birth cert for kids
Consent letter for the kids (signed by both parents)
Copy of parents passport data page
University ID card for my adult child, school fees receipt for the younger ones.
My employment letter, leave approval , 3 months payslip (I attached these for each child too)
3 months salary account statement with about 3.7m balance
Personal usd account statement with 4,000usd balance.
Photocopy of every visa we have ever had both on old passports.
Prior to this, we all have valid 10yrs UK visa, US and Canada visas.

In my opinion, the documents they require for such a short term visa is quite much, there should be a platform where you submit these documents electronically not printing them all out. We are a family of 5 and believe me it wasn’t easy.

wow congrat lagos or abuja

Lawal1555:
School: Youngstown State University
Program: English Language and Literature
Graduate Teaching Assistantship

VO: Have you travelled outside Nigeria before?

Me: Yes, I have visited South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Senegal and Ghana to attend conferences to learn about current educational trend

VO: I can see you are going to Youngstown State Uni…. I cut in

Me: University to pursue my master's program in English language and literature, where I will be focusing on literature and composition. The program is 24months and 36 credit hours of coursework, and I will be taking classes in language, literature, creative writing... VO cut in

VO: Your post-study plan?

Me: After my 2 years master's program, I will be returning to Nigeria to take over the activities of my school, and I will immediately be applying the skill sets acquired from this program to establish an English writing centre that enables the student to think more deeply about effective writing and improve their writing skills, and I will also be collaborating with other Nigerians writers towards developing a model that will help solve the problem faced by the young writing prospects. And I also have plans to expand my school to other communities and states with the target of improving English language skills and other administrative subjects.

VO: Everything looks good. Take this sheet it will guide you on how to pick your passport. Enjoy your stay.

Me: Thank you sir

try another schengen country instead

4newguy:
Good day everyone. Please I wanted to ask how long do I need to wait to re-apply for a France visa after I was rejected.

U CANT HOLD More than 24-48 hrs bro they will later cancel noni so e no matter

cucumbar:
it’s not every airline that have the option of booking on hold where you can print an itinerary.

YES 10 years always come out in short time
than 5 years

purity2all:
Hi,
By date of production, I'm sure you mean date of issue. The date of issue on my passport is 11th February, 23.

Also, check the collection date on your slip. Mine is 16th March, 2023.

Lastly, I did 64 pages( 10 years validity) l don't know if it will have anything to do with the speed of production.

wow Is it Lagos or ABUJA? Pls

Pumpyjay:
I'll suggest you hold on to your date. I had an interview scheduled for Tuesday next week, just got an email that it's cancelled.

"Appointment slots will be made available so that you may reschedule to a date and time that is convenient for you. We will send you a follow-up email with instructions on rescheduling your new appointment soon."

na to just book it to be able to bring it out that all you need bro

cucumbar:
it’s not every airline that have the option of booking on hold where you can print an itinerary.

ANY ONE BRO

cucumbar:
Please, which airline can I do a booking for Italian visa application?

I REQUESTED too from here till now I have not getting anything

shootmind:
I request from here

https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/privacyTerms.do

CBSA

I requested first week of February. Saw that info sharing and eligibility still in progress.

I requested May and June 2 I received file showing info sharing complete and eligibility complete.

Since it’s free. I just de request every 2 months lol
And today I got BVL. Waiting for ppr hopefully

cool

directonpc:
I submitted statement of accounts for my personal and business accounts.
My business registration document.
TIN certificate
invitation letter
Hotel booking
2 way flight tickets
If you're married definitely add a marriage certificate.

congratulations can you share document submitted so others too can learn and also how much months insurance do you do

directonpc:
My passport was picked up for me today from TLS Abuja.

My visa was granted. I applied for 4 days single entry visa. Got 6 months multi-entry. All glory goes to God.

abi na wetin man wan do lol

davodyguy:
This man

You sha like gist sha

PLS a Good POF is needed any recommendation

wow congratulation so happen to hear a goodness here

KIND share your timeline and DOcuments submitted

yerilistik:
Thank you so much.
In fact the UPS man called later today to inform me he was coming to deliver my passport which he actually did and visa granted : 3 months

Thank you all for your feedbacks and advice that help people a lot in this visa application process.

lagos or ABUJA

Brandagencies:
In the spirit of giving back . I got my U.S. visa approved today. I've been date searching since mid April.
Back story: I've travelled to major countries and also have used 1 U.S. visa but was denied after childbirth due to trump.
VOA- what are you going to do in America,
Me: vacation and to take my kids on a trip to see America .
VOA- what do you do?
Me: bla bla bla
VOA: how much do you earn
Me: bla bla bla.
VOA- do you plan to have more kids
Me: No please
VOA- does you second kid have his visa?
Me: No, he doesn't need one because British passports.
VOA- please pick up bla bla bl
The whole hall roared because only 3 white papers since over 60 interviews.
Hint: travel history and confidence matters sha.
Thank you

congrat

Brandagencies:
In the spirit of giving back . I got my U.S. visa approved today. I've been date searching since mid April.
Back story: I've travelled to major countries and also have used 1 U.S. visa but was denied after childbirth due to trump.
VOA- what are you going to do in America,
Me: vacation and to take my kids on a trip to see America .
VOA- what do you do?
Me: bla bla bla
VOA: how much do you earn
Me: bla bla bla.
VOA- do you plan to have more kids
Me: No please
VOA- does you second kid have his visa?
Me: No, he doesn't need one because British passports.
VOA- please pick up bla bla bl
The whole hall roared because only 3 white papers since over 60 interviews.
Hint: travel history and confidence matters sha.
Thank you

thanks for sharing

KOLAPO3:
The Spanish visitor application process with BLS was, without a doubt, the most terrible visa application experience of my life.
My wife and I intended to apply for a Spanish visitor visa, considering that we have previously traveled to countries like the UK, USA, France, Canada, and several others.
To begin with, we attempted to apply on May 11th, but the website and payment link consistently failed to open. As a result, the application date kept changing, and we had to rely on family abroad to log in and submit our application details. We also had to send our credit card information for payment, which finally allowed us to secure a date on May 19th, 2023.
Dealing with BLS was an absolute nightmare. Even if you manage to secure a date and time, they are notorious for not adhering to the scheduled appointment time. I strongly advise allocating an entire day for your appointment, regardless of whether it's at 8:00 AM or any other time. Additionally, they will insist that you use their photographer, even if you already have your own passport photos. It's frustrating, to say the least.
One crucial tip: please ensure you have two copies of all your documents, except for the statement of account. BLS requires photocopies of the most trivial items, which can be quite exasperating.
Oh, and don't forget to bring cash! On top of the $42 fee paid through the online portal, we were unexpectedly asked to pay ₦42,000 per applicant in cash. It was incredibly annoying, but luckily the security personnel downstairs had a point-of-sale (POS) machine. It felt like a complete scam.
Fortunately, our passports were approved on May 24th, 2023. We opted for delivery, but they attempted to deceive us by insisting we come and collect them in person—an obvious scam.
Here is a list of the documents we submitted:
* Fully completed and signed Schengen (English and Spanish) visa tourist application form
* Two photographs meeting Schengen visa specifications
* Passports
* Return tickets from Lagos to Spain
* Hotel booking confirmation for the entire duration of our stay (booked through Booking.com)
* Receipt of full payment for tours
* Travel insurance covering our annual vacation
* Evidence of employment letters and no objection letters
* Bank statements (with a balance between 1 million and 2.5 million)
* Copies of current and old visas
* Copy of our marriage certificate
* Letter of explanation
I hope this information proves helpful to you.