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cool enjoy your stay

ekpotek:
Picked up my pali on Wednesday at DHL VI. There was no crowd at all I noticed a lot unclaimed passport.

congrtat

ty01:
Visa Alert!!!
10 years Standard Visitor visa
TLS Ikeja

Previous UK travel history (6 months)
Application and payment date - 31st May 2022
Biometrics date - 9th June 2022
Transfer to DMC - 9th June 2022
Received by DMC - 14 June 2022
Transferred to VAC - no mail, no information as per tracking
Received by VAC - no mail, no information as per tracking
Collection Mail - Twice on 13th & 14th July 2022
Collected - Today, 15th July 2022

Interestingly the Visa was issued 5th of July (a day before the proposed travel date of 6th of July). So they tried for me to make my trip but perhaps the TLS logistics failed them. Painfully I forgot to cancel my hotel booking and was debited

I was honestly worried I might not be given 10 years especially because I went straight from 6 months, but I was just tired of what I went through while renewing my passport and the chaos I witnessed when driving pass the TLS Ikeja earlier this year; it was pure madness. So decided to be out of the mess for 10 years; and boom it paid off.

Key points:
I was very open and truthful; I was once denied a Canada visa and I was open about it. I stated I do not understand why the visa was denied but I believed the visa officer must have made an error in denying me the Canada visa.
I explained every transaction not supported by my payslip; including ATM reversals of 10k - i was that detailed.
I had a good bank balance and was ready for them.
I believe I have a good job as well - this is relative though.

This experience has proven that you can go straight for 10 years from 6 months; but I will still not advice anybody to do it as the visa officer has the right to reduce the length of visa granted. I would say I was lucky with my gamble.

Please if you want to pickup your passports, please go early ooo, I was there for over 3 hours. the queue was out of this world.

Thanks and have a good evening. See you in 10 years

when did u get ur visa

u didnt share with us

Obim1:
Hi Tope2580, i arrived SP this morning, no problems at all. please could we Whatsapp? if you send me your WHatsapp no. in Dm, i will contact you...Many thanks

u got evisa??

u didnt share your timeline to help others bro

JUCEleonu:
Hi everyone,
Quick question to those who have gotten SA tourist visa (especially the e-visa)...does it allow for multiple entries?
I would like to visit SA, and while at it make a short visit to the neighboring country Mozambique, then come back to SA before returning to Nigeria. Is that possible?

Congratulation bro
na wa for them oo
na 30 days multiple entry dey have now
why dey cant give us 3 month at least lol

lionlee216:
Visa granted in 7 days, i was given 30days multiple entry. Applied from Chicago, US


passport biodata page
Photocopy of Visas, entry and exit stamps
Business registration
3 months bank statements
Cover letter(though not required)
Hotel reservation
Flight reservation
My recent tax returns
Copy of my green card
Insurance

it depend my new visa didnt state that

cucumbar:
I made an appearance at VSF today as requested by the French embassy.

It was a fast one. Was asked to make a photocopy of my data page, visa, entry and exit stamps. I wrote some stuff, that I hereby indicate that I have shown myself as required, and my pics was taken.

Was wondering if one will always be required to show yourself at VSF each time you travel to France.

ooh cool i thought u are on long stay

Nchabuomo:
Good, the last I was there. Back to base now.

thanks bro for the help

how is france

Nchabuomo:
I am not sure about using a dummy booking as, at times, they contact the accommodation to verify. I have attached a list I received from the embassy when I inquired. I stayed in an Airbnb and just used my host details. I do not know if they contacted him.

where can their visa form be downloaded and also ASAP the Flight and Hotel You mentioned

so we cant book a dummy flight and Hotel it wont fly??

Nchabuomo:
No problem, happy to be of help. I am an employee. I normally just use my payslips and that's all. In the self-introduction letter, I also mention where I work and what I do.

Yes, you can use the visa to apply for PTA at the bank.

Thanks

meljoe:
Congrats

Wow that a month before your interview thanks

ekpotek:
I did my 4 weeks to my interview.

pls i have a question to ask i want to refill my DS160 FORM
cause the last one i filled was over 6 month. do i need to wait till 3 month before my interview?
pls guru i need a response

It wont be fair if i dont share my feedback

TIMELINE
SUBMITTED ON THE 30 - 06 - 2022
PASSPoRT RECIEVED ON SUNDAY 10/07/2022 (well u might be surprise why sunday, that how i was too when i got a call from the UPS guy, Which he later explain he was to deliver it on Friday but due to fault from his Bike)

30 days multi entry given
note am a frequent traveler

DOCUMENT SUBMITED
1. Introduction letter from my company.
2. My Company Account Reference Letter From Bank
3. My Company Registration Certificate
4. My Company Annual Return (CAC)
5. My Salary Account Statement with Reference Letter from Bank.
6. My Personal Tax ID
7. My wedding certificate.
8. My House documents.
9. My Work ID
10. Travel Insurance From AXA Mansard
11. My Utility Bill
12. Daily Itinerary for the travel days
13. Flight booking
14. Hotel Reservation Booking confirmation.
15. Copy of my previous visas, entry and exit stamps.
16. COVID 19 Vaccine Certificate

nice

meljoe:
The Visa Officer ,
Consulate General Of France , 1 Oyinkan Abayomi Dr ,
Ikoyi , Lagos


Sir/Ma,
Request For Schengen Tourist Visa for
self ( Passport No : ……. )

I will like to submit my application for tourist short stay visa . I intend to travel to France for tourism .
I will be in France for 14 days for the Easter Holiday and I will be going to United States of America ( USA ) from there . My Travel dates Are : 15th April To 29th April 2022. I will be leaving to America on 29th April .
My Itinerary in France is As Follows :
1 . April 15th : Arrival In My Hotel ( Résidence Courcelle )
2 . April 16-17th : Visit To Eiffel Tower & Arc de Triomphe
3. April 18th - 19th : City Sightseeing Cruise along the Seine River & Aquarium of Paris 4. April 20th - April 21st : Residence COURCELLE
5.April 22nd - Disneyland Paris
6. April 23rd : Musée d'Orsay
7 . April 24th Paris Zoological Park Admission
8. April 25th : Residence Courcelle
9. April 26th : Residence Courcelle
10. April 27th : Lunch Cruise on the Seine River
11. April 28th - April 29th : Residence Courcelle
I have an asset , A house with tenants which I submitted documents to attest to it ... I have a travel history of been to India , China & America which i also included as my documents ..
My supporting documents which I have included to support my application are as follows:
1. 3 Months Bank Statements
2. Travel Insurance
3. National Identification Number Slip
4. Visa Pages (2 China Visas , 3 USA Visas , including the current one & 2 India visas )
5. Property Documents
6. Banks Reference Letter
7. Family Photograph
8. Birth Certificate of My Children
9. Marriage Certificate
10. Tenancy Agreements For My Tenants
11. Duly Filled Visa Form
12. Flight & Hotel Reservation 13. Letter Of Introduction
14. CAC
I trust you will find everything in order , but Please feel free to let me know if you need any additional details or documents ...

Thanks and Regards
………..

did a great job

meljoe:
The Consular General , Embassy Of France
1 Oyinkan Abayomi Dr , Ikoyi
Lagos , Nigeria.

Lagos , Nigeria 15th March 2022.
Dear Sir,
LETTER OF INTRODUCTION
I am ……… , the director and sole signatory of the above company. My Company is into the sales of Shoes since 2008 in Lagos , Nigeria .
I will be traveling to Paris , France on tourism for the Easter Holidays, from the 15th to 29th April 2022 . I will be spending 14 days on this trip. I will be fully responsible for my entire expenses during my stay .
I look forward to a favorable reply . Accept my highest regards


Yours sincerely,
………….

wat are th doument submitted kindly share to help others

Andi00:
Please I received my PPR yesterday. I need help on the best place to send my passport to.

I did my biometrics Dec 21, 2021 at the VFS in Lagos. Can I take my documents there physically or do I have to send it via DHL to their office for transmission to a visa office?

Please I need an urgent response, thank you everyone.

did you submit application recently?

Enitan1998:
Please if you recently applied for france tourist visa do not hesitate to give us feedback

YEs oo It only France Consular that stamp

ogatboy:
VFS do not stamp. They have to send the passport to the French embassy

congrat

ekpotek:
Yes oh! Just got an email that my passport is ready for pick up. Will visit DHL office on Monday.

alright wish u success
how many days now

lionlee216:
Tourist

WHEN DID you
and was it Business or Tourist

lionlee216:
Submitted my France application too. Awaiting outcome

why not do 1 month insurance

meljoe:
Is health insurance same as travel insurance ? What I submitted was travel insurance sha

HOPE SAY the agent no charge u much sha lol na lie
i dont know why agent continue telling people visa is 100% guarantee
it is never guarantee
they can only pacakage they cant tell the outcome

sorry for the denied

beautyuche:
Good afternoon House
Is it true france will deny anybody that has never been to UK or USA before?
A friend husband got denied and this is what his agent is saying.

good step

Enitan1998:
If you go there as a tourist why not find a place that hired then apply from there you come back to your country before your stay expired and apply for work

uhmm

YOU CAN still wait it should be send
are u going for tourist
can you share ur interview with us

chummygirl:
Hi all,
I went to the interview last week. But I forgot to attach a document in my application. (Memorandum of association). I only attached articles of association. The lady said I will receive an email for me to bring it but still now I haven't received any e-mail. Pls advice me on what to do

yes you right

Glodmovick:
I totally don't buy the idea of being illegal and hustling .. let's not forget police will challenge you on the street for your papers ... BUT what about their immigration officers that barge in companies and organization demanding for non-immigrant papers .. fishing out illegal workers .. the challenges that comes with being illegal is not worth it ... I stand to be corrected ...

lol devil is a liar

ekpotek:
Thanks bro. My interview appointment was booked in 2021 and I did not want cancel it to do IW. Embassy was asking for passport photo, which was not part of the requirement. I noticed people taking passport photo. I refused as I had with me passport photos just in case. The photo was not even right size. Sha they accepted it as I told them in was not part of requirements to bring along and that they should have specified it. They kuku scan the photo and approved me for finger print.

yes and dey not fit leave there untill paper show

Aaaaarghmed:
boys dey hustle shaa.Naija no easy now at all.their mind will not be settled over there as being illegal.

WOW double congrat

BobLeeSawagger1:
Hi Guys,

I’m back to share the last part of my story! God has finally done.

I started the journey I 2019 when I applied for the SINP nominee program. In January 2021, my application was rejected based on POF. Why? Not because I’d do not show the requested amount, but because I transfer part of the money to an investment account and failed to show the proof as well as LOE.

Due to my determination, I applied again that same month. Fortunately for me, I received another ITA in February 2021, and submitted a complete application in April 2020.

I decided not to put all my eggs in one basket, in the same month of February, myself and my spouse applied to four different colleges (paid application fees) and got admitted to two of the colleges.

Despite having ongoing SINP application, we decided to pursue student route. I reached to different agencies both home and abroad to assist with the student application and also include my family. Most of the feedback centered around me applying first and after three months, my family can join me.

Because I don’t want leave my family behind, I decided to DIY and as God may have it, I submitted the application in April 2021 along with visit visa for spies and kids.

In September 2021, my student visa was approved along with my family visit visa.

I deferred my admission to May 2022 because I did not want to start from Nigeria.

In December 2021, I received nomination letter from SINP and submitted my express entry application on 8th of January 2022

On the first of April, I travelled along with my family to Canada.

Just last two weeks, my express entry application was approved and got my COPR last week.

This platform played a major role and I’m so gratefully.

For those that are still awaiting decisions on their application, be optimistic, it will surely come. Don’t cut corners, follow the process.

If you need any information/clarification, feel free to reach out to me at aababasola@gmail.com

But how do some survive i mean those ones working under the line?

what kind of Job are they doing.

Last december when i was there met a Guy a Supermarket near my Hotel but i think he speak french ...
i wonder if he his legally working there

Aaaaarghmed:
you cannot even rent an apartment by yourself,you cannot even get a reasonable job.check am now

Help naija poeple oo if u can over there cause NIgeria is Hell now things getting worst here

Aaaaarghmed:
you cannot even rent an apartment by yourself,you cannot even get a reasonable job.check am now