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Not bad!

Not bad at all!

Another angle of the Arc de Triomphe!

davodyguy:
When we now got into the train from Chǎtelet to Gare Du Nord, some bastards attempted again to rob me by putting hands into my pocket

My personal advice will be for you to stick with the bus (from Chatelet) and avoid taking the RER trains at Chatelet during rush hour. Alternatively, you can take the M4 (Metro 4) from Chatelet to Gare du Nord between the hours of (6:30 - 9:30)am and (3:30 - 6:30)pm - this is still rush hour though but the metro is better than RER.

This is definitely not a good time for tourists but on a good day, you would have really enjoyed the vast underground train network Paris has.

davodyguy:
On our way to Gare Du Nord now, Train just malfunctioned and they told us to exit.

We are presently at Le Bourget.

Terrible

This is the RER B line, i suppose.

Did you wait for the next one? Or took alternative?

davodyguy:

We actually took
Bus 613 to Fenville
Tram to Aulnay Sous Boi
Metro to Gare Du Nord
Bus 45 to Opera.

We didn't pay a dime. All free cos of Christmas Day

Oh that's great then!
Hope the switch wasn't too stressful.

davodyguy:

We have a big bus Tour around today.

My resident contact suggested we take 613 bus to AOLNAU and then take a train

What do you suggest?

Don't risk it. Cab to where the big bus tour is.

davodyguy:

Yes.

It's predominantly residential and 100% quiet.

What's your suggestion on the kind of pass we should get and economical as well?

Thanks

Yeah, the suburbs are very quiet. Movement in Paris today is highly limited. Almost all the train stations are closed except the automated ones (M1 and M14) and most of the Trams, so getting a pass won't really be needed.

If you intend to go out today with the fam, you can do an Uber or Taxi to Musée du Louvre (Louvre Musuem), then walk to Ponts des Arts (Love Bridge) and Arc de Triomphe as they are closeby. Thereafter, take another Uber to Eiffel Tower...and call it a day.

Officialgarri:
Seun needs to start flying some of his staff abroad as well

I'll ban any mod that deletes this comment

Seun

Seun

davodyguy:
Now in Paris.

Thank God for Journey mercy from Istanbul.

It's 5:50pm and already dark.

Welcome to France and hope the journey was smooth.

Livry-Gangan is on the outskirt of Paris though and do have fun!

Ibukunstar:
Merry Christmas in advance people. Please I need help. I finished secondary school education in 2010. Not furthered since then. I run my businesses. I am now married with 3 kids I intend travelling to either Canada or France for study then try to get residency so I can bring in my children please what's d best way to go about it and what are my chances considering how long I have finished secondary school, my age marital status and others. Though I can take any exam to back up this but I don't know where to start please help

Almost all the Bachelor degree program in France are in French so you will need to dedicate 1 year to master the language before you commence studies. Do a search for UG programs and see their requirements.

For Canada, you can ask on the Canadian Study thread.

Bringing your children is a whole different ball game, so i will advise you to cross that bridge when the time comes.

Beverlyhills:
Awesome
Please when is vfs closing for the holiday? Any info please?

Normal public holidays - 25 / 26 Decembre and 1 Janvier.

davodyguy:
See Istanbul looking like Lagos

Haha. There are some places in Paris that are just like this too.

justwise:
@All

I want to know if its possible to invest/buy TB through any Nigerian bank without walking into the bank to get it done..basically can it be done online?

Sterling Bank does it through their i-invest. (https://i-investng.com/)

Also, almost all the top i-banks in Nigeria have an online platform to invest in T-bills (be you home / abroad). For abroad, you have to notarize your utility bill and passport (if foreign).

davodyguy:

Wow, what a wrong timing. I'll just try to be positive sha cos of my family.

There are some work related issues that I need to fix in Nigeria. I mean serious one, but wifey would not understand. She's over prepared

You really have to be positive and maximize the moments Istanbul and Paris will have to offer, notwithstanding the issues with work or strike or anything else.

Family time is key!

davodyguy:

Thanks

France is a bit expensive.

The mistake I made was not booking more nights in Istanbul. We booked 3 nights and 4 day time and all the tours for entire 4 days including visits to Lego Land, Madame Tausands, bosiphorous boat cruise etc are all under 100k including hotel.

But the tours I bookmarked in Paris are almost 300k for just 10 days. Its crazy and regretful.

I'm planning $2000 and €1000 together (N1,200,000) as PTA even though all tours in Istanbul and accommodation in both Paris and Istanbul fully paid already. Do you think this is much, considering we holding our master cards that can also be used for payment?

The cash is okay and don't meet the threshold for declaring, so you are good to go.

I hope you enjoy your stay in Paris, and be prepared to do a lot of Taxis and Ubers (with slightly higher prices). The strike is really making mobility quite difficult!

omoalison:
Oh, OK, Thanks a lot.

QUESTION PLEASE?

Does my mum need to write a cover letter? To prove her attachment back home.
She's applying to visit me for my child delivery.
I intend to do a letter to prove she'll return.
She was a house wife and had no office job.
She just stays at home and does petty business at home.
However, she helps my other sisters take care of their kids till they come back from work and pick them at her house.
How do I write all these to show her attachments back here in Nigeria?

Saying she is applying to visit for child delivery does not seem like a valid reason to me, but it is arguable though. It is better not to bring it up at all because it can also mean she is likely to overstay her visa.

'She is coming to visit you and explore France' looks fine, show proof that the two of you are related (birth certificates, pictures, others...), do the letter of return as you stated and also see below extract. Also there is nothing like "too much documents", hence submit anything you think that can show ties to her stay in Nigeria.

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

Well, that means you know the basics. Let her apply for a short stay visa.. and you can provide an Attestation D'accueil for her to use alongside her application since she will be staying with you.

Wishing you a safe delivery

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.

MrBrownJay1:
oh so the dude is actually a doctor....? he could have gotten this mortgage within 2 yrs then. why did he wait 3 long yrs?!

The difference in the year would be financing of the Benz, i think.. But the Council Tax, Service fee, TV License, Electricity and Gas bill on this 4 bedroom though!

All in all, i believe he has a long term vision and it is a good one for him!

Brandagencies:


Granted o��. 30days multiple entry. Thank you guys soo much. I’m so happy

Congrats!

You actually had nothing to be worried about though.

Enjoy France!

Brandagencies:


Thank you for this, I have stated everything in your cover aside the sponsorship. Now I’m feeling very down. How soon can I reapply if denied please.

Let me try and lift your spirit! Lol

You have a good travel history and you are legally married to an EU national (till after Brexit lol) and you guys are travelling together, if i am correct.

I don't think you will be denied except you don't meet the following:

Your non-EU family member must include the following documents with their visa application:

1. a valid passport – to prove their identity and nationality
2. a document proving family ties with the EU citizen (e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate etc.) and dependency (if required)
3. proof that the EU citizen is already living in the host country (if they are joining them)
4. a declaration that the couple will travel together (if the family member will be accompanying the EU citizen)

In very rare cases, an EU country can refuse entry to you or your family members for reasons of "public policy, public security or public health".
If this happens, the authorities must prove that you or your family members pose a "genuine, present and sufficiently serious threat"

I am worried with the way some people here cannot comment without insults. Like i am concerned about why you will come to a faceless forum like Nairaland and start insulting people you have not met and/or will never meet!!

If you think the APL or whatever you call it is fake, why not ignore it and move on to other things? Hold on to what you believe and let that work for you.

Any more insults/unnecessary mentions will be dealt with accordingly and we will all go for a short break!

hafeezsemzy:
MOD sir.
Criminal actions should not go unpunished. We don't help people by looking the other way sir. He caused unnecessary panicking for people. Someone messaged me about his action before I came here to see.

The bolded though. I am baffled.

martinsfm:
i knew this moniker was familiar. Imagine MOD was backing that photoshopped APL

Not backing it. Go back and re-read my comment. Please don't quote me.

Cheers.

martinsfm:
Someone sat down to photoshop APL, and you guys are not worried? .

Even if its teaching job help this guy with.

This energy you are using to discredit your fellow nairalander (be it real or not), why not use it for something productive?

Artexexes:
It's true guys. Dropped It was like a dream when I 1st saw it, I was busy sharing the testimony with family and friend before I remembered my Nairaland family. Although, I was almost sure of APL since day one, but all the cancellation rumors and silence from my contact began to make me doubt is it cancelled truly sef?

The journey of a thousand years ends one day..... Imela Chineke

January resumption, acceptance of offer Nover 30 deadline.

I return all the praise to you Baba God. Guys pls check ur emails

Dinwenu, a na m ekele gị!

I would want to believe the authenticity of this screenshot because i cross-check the NNPC emails with the ones some people outlined in previous update and it is the same. So congrats to you (if it is real)and i hope others can come and share their testimonies (this i highly doubt though). If it isn't real, then you owe yourself and future monikers a life long ban on this section.

Anyways, please delete your screenshot for confidentiality purposes.