pufframmy:
that what always do but now i think they want to charge the credit card o

Hi
You have 2 bookings on the same dates for your upcoming trip from Sat 21 Dec to Tue 24 Dec. Please cancel any you don't need, so our properties can plan ahead - and you can save money!

Prepayment
You will be charged a prepayment of the total price of the reservation in the 7 days before arrival.

Cancellation cost
until 13 December 2019 23:59 [Istanbul]: € 0

from 14 December 2019 00:00 [Istanbul]: € 117.45

davodyguy:


If you use the filter as I posited above, you can always find a couple of hotels or apartments that are free of charge even on Airbnb.

Before settling for one hotel in Istanbul a couple of days ago, I reserved 4 different hotels with Pay later option. I only cancelled more than 2 weeks after our choices have been made

See below quote. The hotel practically 'begged' that I cancel 1 out of two



see the terms below


Today being 2/12/2019, I could have waited till 13th December and still cancel for free and no prepayment made or card charged
Same for Frankfurt, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam hotel reservations

mialate:
Lol.

Short Story:

So in February 2019, I got a pay later option hotel in Paris with my Debit card. I had limited funds on that card though it’s stated the card is just to guarantee booking. I was so happy reading this until I submitted my application and 4 Days after submission first email: the hotel has tried to process your credit card details: insufficient funds next email was the hotel cancellation. I called the hotel immediately and asked why my reservation was cancelled. Rude reply was no funds on the card then I said but the booking said pay later. He rudely said we didn’t instruct any 3rd party to issue such privileges.

I immediately funded the card to keep the reservation but it was too late. Next day : your processed visa application email from VFS .

Read what’s on the site but call the hotel to ensure they have such an agreement with the said 3rd party.

davodyguy:

Was your visa denied?

mialate:
Lol.

Short Story:

So in February 2019, I got a pay later option hotel in Paris with my Debit card. I had limited funds on that card though it’s stated the card is just to guarantee booking. I was so happy reading this until I submitted my application and 4 Days after submission first email: the hotel has tried to process your credit card details: insufficient funds next email was the hotel cancellation. I called the hotel immediately and asked why my reservation was cancelled. Rude reply was no funds on the card then I said but the booking said pay later. He rudely said we didn’t instruct any 3rd party to issue such privileges.

I immediately funded the card to keep the reservation but it was too late. Next day : your processed visa application email from VFS .

Read what’s on the site but call the hotel to ensure they have such an agreement with the said 3rd party.

mialate:
Don’t mind them, that’s how they sent me a refusal note dated February 2018 for an application done in February 2019 with a different visa application number.

davodyguy:


If you use the filter as I posited above, you can always find a couple of hotels or apartments that are free of charge even on Airbnb.

Before settling for one hotel in Istanbul a couple of days ago, I reserved 4 different hotels with Pay later option. I only cancelled more than 2 weeks after our choices have been made

See below quote. The hotel practically 'begged' that I cancel 1 out of two



see the terms below


Today being 2/12/2019, I could have waited till 13th December and still cancel for free and no prepayment made or card charged
Same for Frankfurt, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam hotel reservations

davodyguy:

For real?

mialate:
Yes , it was dated 19/02/2018 with a different visa application number.

davodyguy:

Was your visa denied?

Some Nigerian banks (due to risk of stolen cards) actually prevent online payment via cards. Zenith Bank does. They require second authorization before they debit for hotels in some countries

davodyguy:

It's man made mistake.

Do you plan on reapplying?

What was the message given for the refusal?

pufframmy:
all the ones i always book is pay later or pay at hotel that how i use to book

davodyguy:

It's man made mistake.

Do you plan on reapplying?

What was the message given for the refusal?

mialate:
Point 2: the purpose of stay was not provided.

davodyguy:

Do you plan on reapplying?

As I do advise a lot of people, immigration officers are like HR Managers who don't know visa applicants and would require as much information they can get.

Australia and NZL visas are some of the most difficult visas to obtain.

In 2017 over 25 of us applied, they gave about 5 of us AU visa.

In June, 2019 About 10 of us applied, 6 were denied on first trial, but I was given with 3 others. 4 out of the initial 6 were also given on second application. We loaded their reapplications with more information

The only reason I can think of was overloading them with information, thanks to Femijck, a Nairalander. The guy is based in Auckland and was just giving advice as and when due.

I loaded the Immigration officer documents so tey, hmm no be small thing.

They just want to be sure you're not going to become liability by choosing not to return

mizz2posh:


Hi, i read your comment from international passport thread where you said you did your kids international passport for 40k, and it came out after a few days. Please can you link me up with the person who helped you?

davodyguy:

Yes, I can.

Send PM.

I'll forward the man's number to you

bibiliscious:
Good morning All,

Silent reader, well done so far and just wanted to share .

Time line: (8 Working days)
Submitted Application - 26th September 2019
Application Acknowledgment Text message received from VFS - 27th September 2019
French embassy application acknowledgement email received from VFS - 30th September 2019
Passport ready email and text message from VFS - 8th October 2019
Passport delivered via Ups to my address - 9th October 2019

Travel history - (Dubai & US)
I got the Schengen visa - 3months (Oct - Jan) Multiple entries 30days a time

Document Submitted

* Completed visa form
* Travel Insurance
* Self introduction letter
* Tour reservations
* Hotel & Flight reservation
* Office promotion letter
* Letter of introduction from employer
* Office ID Card
* 6 months pay slip
* 2 Bank statements of account (Bal. 1.5M & 1.7m) with good inflow and outflow
* Copy of Tax card
* Copy of Valid Us visa
* Pictures of my fiancee and I as i wrote that we will be travelling together to celebrate his birthday, scout around for honeymoon locations
* CAC Document & Business ID Card (I have a side business)

The itinerary i submitted was to Paris only (7 days) but now i since i have 3 months i can plan and amend my dates i will like to visit paris (4days), Amsterdam(3days) and italy (3days) all in one trip

I hope this info helps anyone applying ,Many Thanks and Good luck to all.

goldosa:
GOOD EVENING, PLEASE THE GURUS IN THE HOUSE SHOULD HELP ME OUT..... I WANT TO SPONSOR MY WIFE FOR A VACATION TRIP, THOUGH WE ARE APPLYING TOGETHER WHAT DOCUMENTS DO I NEED TO BACK THE SPONSORSHIP.. THANKS

mostob:
Hi ...am sorry, my question might seems childish.
Am currently in my final year and I plan to get a scholarship to go for my masters abroad. Somebody told me that getting international passport is the first step. Is the person right?
If yes , how do I go about getting one? I mean the pre requisites and requirements,location and cost.
Thanks... please bear with me

davodyguy:

Walk up to any immigration office in your state of residence and apply for an international passport. But first visit the immigration Nigeria's website

jesuisroya:
Greetings all,
I would like to apply for a visa for my mum to come and help me here in France during my delivery end of December.
I have a valid stay permit, I work here and I live alone.
Has anyone gone through this process?
Any advice, please?
Thanks

davide470:
So strike started today in France and should it continue beyond this week, it might significantly affect movement to and fro Paris.

For those travelling this period, do recheck with your airline.

mialate:
Please I need help with this :
If I want to reapply here is my Confusion

I have a friend in Paris but her place is small so she wasn’t issued the attestation d’accueil so i had to get a hotel booked. In my next application cover letter do I state I won’t be visiting her when am there as she would be doing some work out of France at the time am visiting. Or I should leave that piece of information out of my new application. I don’t want them to think I will be visiting her.

quote author=davodyguy post=84664255]
Heard the news and it's frightening.

We should be in Paris in the next couple of days