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Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Kennyg290: 9:20am On Jan 11, 2022
[quote author=tzetzefly post=36727302]

Her retirement letter is sufficient.
Is France her first point of entry into the Schengen region?
She will be issued visa according to the number of days she intends to spend in the territory or given a three months visa. The number of days she will reside depends on the immigration officer at the point of entry. Get the visa first.[/quote
Pls can this be similar to a retired/discharge military personnel or I need other documents.
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Kennyg290: 9:21am On Jan 11, 2022
[quote author=tzetzefly post=36727302]

Her retirement letter is sufficient.
Is France her first point of entry into the Schengen region?
She will be issued visa according to the number of days she intends to spend in the territory or given a three months visa. The number of days she will reside depends on the immigration officer at the point of entry. Get the visa first.[/quote



Pls can this be similar to a retired/discharge military personnel or I need other documents.
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Amakapritty(f): 7:22pm On Jan 11, 2022
Pls can someone help me with the link to fill the France Visa form
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by pufframmy: 10:08pm On Jan 11, 2022
https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/web/france-visas/

Amakapritty:
Pls can someone help me with the link to fill the France Visa form
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by EffuaF(f): 6:14am On Jan 12, 2022
davide470:
The long stay visa (which is also your residence permit) you will receive will be valid for 12 months and upon renewal, a 4-year residence card will be given to you.

On accommodation, it is expedient you secure an accommodation (your employers can help or provide guidance on that). If you decide to go through with the 2-weeks reservation, add a cover letter stating you intend to view and close on an apartment within that timeframe.



Thank you for your response.


Which documents do I need to submit?

On the documents checklist, the stated documents for long stay visa ( work) are
International Passport
Passport photographs
Work contract
Work authorisation
Copies of diploma



I feel like there are other required documents that are not stated. Do I need these documents?
1. Police certificate
2. Travel insurance
3. Bank statement
4. Proof of accommodation etc




Am I missing other documents ?


I will appreciate your response. Thank you.
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by CowbellY: 6:33am On Jan 12, 2022
EffuaF:




Thank you for your response.


Which documents do I need to submit?

On the documents checklist, the stated documents for long stay visa ( work) are
International Passport
Passport photographs
Work contract
Work authorisation
Copies of diploma



I feel like there are other required documents that are not stated. Do I need these documents?
1. Police certificate
2. Travel insurance
3. Bank statement
4. Proof of accommodation etc




Am I missing other documents ?


I will appreciate your response. Thank you.

You don't *need* them but you can attach if you'll feel comfortable doing that. Also, VFS staff would definitely tell you if they require any other document.
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by graphicus247: 12:07pm On Jan 14, 2022
do will have people moving to France march student?
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Ashirioluwa: 5:22pm On Jan 15, 2022
Curious346:
you wanna spend over 15m naira on a goose chase for masters in France?

Give me just 5m and travel.

When you come back I'll give you 15m

Easier said than done
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Curious346: 5:27pm On Jan 15, 2022
Ashirioluwa:


Easier said than done
try it. It's a promise sealed with all the trust in the world
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Ashirioluwa: 5:41pm On Jan 15, 2022
Curious346:
try it. It's a promise sealed with all the trust in the world

Nothing is 100% guarantee in life because the unforeseen can happen along the way.

Just look at what is going on around the world now. Most business men / women with lucrative businesses are in debt as a result of the pandemic.

While praying for positive things to happen. It’s also normal to think negative too sometimes because anything can happen in this Buhari’s country.

Note: I am not doubting your ability to turn 5 million to 20 million in couple of years. Just want to let you know that unexpected things do happen sometimes

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Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by abduloau: 12:32pm On Jan 16, 2022
This is an update regarding my long stay visa (Passeport Talent Researcher) application at the VFS centre in Lagos
I applied on the 23rd December, 2021 and my VISA was issued on the 5th of January, 2022.
Below are the documents I submitted:
1. International passport
2. Two copies of data page of my international passport (black and white). I saw so many people making coloured copies of the data page and I really don't know why.
3. Two copies of the online visa application form (blank and white). Try to avoid those agents beside the VFS building. They will mislead you just to make money. The guy convinced me to print the first and last page of the application form coloured (500 each). Upon entry, the lady that attended to make asked me to make a photocopy of the application form. I had an extra copy with me so I gave her the black and white copy.
4. The original copy of work contract agreement sent from France
5. My degree certificates; bachelors, MSc and PhD.
6. Covid-19 vaccination status
7. Axamansard travel insurance (Three months as advised here). I emailed VFS prior to buying the insurance policy as to the minimum duration required for the travel insurance. They responded that it is discretionary. I can buy any month I like.
8. Two coloured passport photo with a white background. I actually paid and took the picture at the VFS centre. I tried to avoid stories that passport does not meet the requirement.

What I did not submit
1. Travel history. One of the agents beside the VFS building told me to make coloured copies of my travel history but I refused because of the cost implications. Although I had black and white copies, the lady returned it back to me.
2. Flight reservation. The consulate called me twice. I missed the first call on the 2nd of January and they called back on the 5th to ask when I was travelling.
3. Police report.
4. Letter of introduction.
5. Hotel reservation.
6. Bank statement

My advise is to follow the instructions on the printed online application form for the documents required and try to avoid those agents beside the VFS building.
I wish you all the best of luck in your visa applications.

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Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Osoderi(m): 7:13pm On Jan 16, 2022
abduloau:
This is an update regarding my long stay visa (Passeport Talent Researcher) application at the VFS centre in Lagos
I applied on the 23rd December, 2021 and my VISA was issued on the 5th of January, 2022.
Below are the documents I submitted:
1. International passport
2. Two copies of data page of my international passport (black and white). I saw so many people making coloured copies of the data page and I really don't know why.
3. Two copies of the online visa application form (blank and white). Try to avoid those agents beside the VFS building. They will mislead you just to make money. The guy convinced me to print the first and last page of the application form coloured (500 each). Upon entry, the lady that attended to make asked me to make a photocopy of the application form. I had an extra copy with me so I gave her the black and white copy.
4. The original copy of work contract agreement sent from France
5. My degree certificates; bachelors, MSc and PhD.
6. Covid-19 vaccination status
7. Axamansard travel insurance (Three months as advised here). I emailed VFS prior to buying the insurance policy as to the minimum duration required for the travel insurance. They responded that it is discretionary. I can buy any month I like.
8. Two coloured passport photo with a white background. I actually paid and took the picture at the VFS centre. I tried to avoid stories that passport does not meet the requirement.

What I did not submit
1. Travel history. One of the agents beside the VFS building told me to make coloured copies of my travel history but I refused because of the cost implications. Although I had black and white copies, the lady returned it back to me.
2. Flight reservation. The consulate called me twice. I missed the first call on the 2nd of January and they called back on the 5th to ask when I was travelling.
3. Police report.
4. Letter of introduction.
5. Hotel reservation.
6. Bank statement

My advise is to follow the instructions on the printed online application form for the documents required and try to avoid those agents beside the VFS building.
I wish you all the best of luck in your visa applications.

Congratulations.

Why pple are making coloured photo copy is that Ireland visa, they demand all documents to be coloured.
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by EffuaF(f): 8:37pm On Jan 16, 2022
abduloau:
This is an update regarding my long stay visa (Passeport Talent Researcher) application at the VFS centre in Lagos
I applied on the 23rd December, 2021 and my VISA was issued on the 5th of January, 2022.
Below are the documents I submitted:
1. International passport
2. Two copies of data page of my international passport (black and white). I saw so many people making coloured copies of the data page and I really don't know why.
3. Two copies of the online visa application form (blank and white). Try to avoid those agents beside the VFS building. They will mislead you just to make money. The guy convinced me to print the first and last page of the application form coloured (500 each). Upon entry, the lady that attended to make asked me to make a photocopy of the application form. I had an extra copy with me so I gave her the black and white copy.
4. The original copy of work contract agreement sent from France
5. My degree certificates; bachelors, MSc and PhD.
6. Covid-19 vaccination status
7. Axamansard travel insurance (Three months as advised here). I emailed VFS prior to buying the insurance policy as to the minimum duration required for the travel insurance. They responded that it is discretionary. I can buy any month I like.
8. Two coloured passport photo with a white background. I actually paid and took the picture at the VFS centre. I tried to avoid stories that passport does not meet the requirement.

What I did not submit
1. Travel history. One of the agents beside the VFS building told me to make coloured copies of my travel history but I refused because of the cost implications. Although I had black and white copies, the lady returned it back to me.
2. Flight reservation. The consulate called me twice. I missed the first call on the 2nd of January and they called back on the 5th to ask when I was travelling.
3. Police report.
4. Letter of introduction.
5. Hotel reservation.
6. Bank statement

My advise is to follow the instructions on the printed online application form for the documents required and try to avoid those agents beside the VFS building.
I wish you all the best of luck in your visa applications.


Thank you for the detailed post. I am also applying for a long stay visa (work), what type of travel insurance did you get from AXA and what’s the cost?
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Gentlesoul3268: 8:53pm On Jan 16, 2022
Congratulations abduloau

Please can you guide other people like me hope to start the whole processing of Talent Research?


abduloau:
This is an update regarding my long stay visa (Passeport Talent Researcher) application at the VFS centre in Lagos
I applied on the 23rd December, 2021 and my VISA was issued on the 5th of January, 2022.
Below are the documents I submitted:
1. International passport
2. Two copies of data page of my international passport (black and white). I saw so many people making coloured copies of the data page and I really don't know why.
3. Two copies of the online visa application form (blank and white). Try to avoid those agents beside the VFS building. They will mislead you just to make money. The guy convinced me to print the first and last page of the application form coloured (500 each). Upon entry, the lady that attended to make asked me to make a photocopy of the application form. I had an extra copy with me so I gave her the black and white copy.
4. The original copy of work contract agreement sent from France
5. My degree certificates; bachelors, MSc and PhD.
6. Covid-19 vaccination status
7. Axamansard travel insurance (Three months as advised here). I emailed VFS prior to buying the insurance policy as to the minimum duration required for the travel insurance. They responded that it is discretionary. I can buy any month I like.
8. Two coloured passport photo with a white background. I actually paid and took the picture at the VFS centre. I tried to avoid stories that passport does not meet the requirement.

What I did not submit
1. Travel history. One of the agents beside the VFS building told me to make coloured copies of my travel history but I refused because of the cost implications. Although I had black and white copies, the lady returned it back to me.
2. Flight reservation. The consulate called me twice. I missed the first call on the 2nd of January and they called back on the 5th to ask when I was travelling.
3. Police report.
4. Letter of introduction.
5. Hotel reservation.
6. Bank statement

My advise is to follow the instructions on the printed online application form for the documents required and try to avoid those agents beside the VFS building.
I wish you all the best of luck in your visa applications.
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by abduloau: 12:13pm On Jan 17, 2022
EffuaF:



Thank you for the detailed post. I am also applying for a long stay visa (work), what type of travel insurance did you get from AXA and what’s the cost?

Axamansard: Schengen ₦16,256.70 (90 days). As I said before, I asked VFS about the minimum duration and the reply was that it is discretionary. I am to decide the duration I want.
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by abduloau: 12:17pm On Jan 17, 2022
Gentlesoul3268:
Congratulations abduloau

Please can you guide other people like me hope to start the whole processing of Talent Research?


Yes, of course.
Kindly go through this thread:
https://www.nairaland.com/1106291/securing-visa-france-applying-nigeria/190
and then my recent update on my visa. Everything you need is there.
I will come back from time to time to see if there is anything else that requires clarification.
Best of luck.
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Gentlesoul3268: 12:29pm On Jan 17, 2022
abduloau:

Yes, of course.
Kindly go through this thread:
https://www.nairaland.com/1106291/securing-visa-france-applying-nigeria/190
and then my recent update on my visa. Everything you need is there.
I will come back from time to time to see if there is anything else that requires clarification.
Best of luck.

I guess you applied for working visa?

How do you secure a work in France?

Acknowledge that you posted the required documents to submit at the visa application center.

But how do you start the whole processing by secure the job

Thanks
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by uchman(m): 12:32pm On Jan 17, 2022
Have they started issuing visa to first timers?
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Gentlesoul3268: 12:36pm On Jan 17, 2022
uchman:
Have they started issuing visa to first timers?

Yes but only Abuja.
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by uchman(m): 1:04pm On Jan 17, 2022
Gentlesoul3268:


Yes but only Abuja.

Thanks brother,
Is it something I can submit online or I will need to go to France embassy in Abuja?

Please guild me
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by abduloau: 1:07pm On Jan 17, 2022
Gentlesoul3268:


I guess you applied for working visa?

How do you secure a work in France?

Acknowledge that you posted the required documents to submit at the visa application center.

But how do you start the whole processing by secure the job

Thanks

I have a PhD and I got the job from Linkedin.

We had interviews via Skype twice and the rest they say is history.
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by pufframmy: 1:15pm On Jan 17, 2022
congratulation


abduloau:
This is an update regarding my long stay visa (Passeport Talent Researcher) application at the VFS centre in Lagos
I applied on the 23rd December, 2021 and my VISA was issued on the 5th of January, 2022.
Below are the documents I submitted:
1. International passport
2. Two copies of data page of my international passport (black and white). I saw so many people making coloured copies of the data page and I really don't know why.
3. Two copies of the online visa application form (blank and white). Try to avoid those agents beside the VFS building. They will mislead you just to make money. The guy convinced me to print the first and last page of the application form coloured (500 each). Upon entry, the lady that attended to make asked me to make a photocopy of the application form. I had an extra copy with me so I gave her the black and white copy.
4. The original copy of work contract agreement sent from France
5. My degree certificates; bachelors, MSc and PhD.
6. Covid-19 vaccination status
7. Axamansard travel insurance (Three months as advised here). I emailed VFS prior to buying the insurance policy as to the minimum duration required for the travel insurance. They responded that it is discretionary. I can buy any month I like.
8. Two coloured passport photo with a white background. I actually paid and took the picture at the VFS centre. I tried to avoid stories that passport does not meet the requirement.

What I did not submit
1. Travel history. One of the agents beside the VFS building told me to make coloured copies of my travel history but I refused because of the cost implications. Although I had black and white copies, the lady returned it back to me.
2. Flight reservation. The consulate called me twice. I missed the first call on the 2nd of January and they called back on the 5th to ask when I was travelling.
3. Police report.
4. Letter of introduction.
5. Hotel reservation.
6. Bank statement

My advise is to follow the instructions on the printed online application form for the documents required and try to avoid those agents beside the VFS building.
I wish you all the best of luck in your visa applications.
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by pufframmy: 1:17pm On Jan 17, 2022
what type of work visa

EffuaF:



Thank you for the detailed post. I am also applying for a long stay visa (work), what type of travel insurance did you get from AXA and what’s the cost?
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Gentlesoul3268: 2:49pm On Jan 17, 2022
Lizzer:
Yesoooo

Hello Lizzer

How many days do you stated that you wanted to stay? And how many days insurance you paid for

Best regards
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Gbolah21: 4:59pm On Jan 17, 2022
Hello everyone, please I’d like to know if appointment is still available for first timer at Abuja ? Thank you
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by pufframmy: 5:14pm On Jan 17, 2022
appointment is now open for first timer in Lagos i just check now

Gbolah21:
Hello everyone, please I’d like to know if appointment is still available for first timer at Abuja ? Thank you

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Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Gentlesoul3268: 9:08pm On Jan 17, 2022
First timer lagos is open I booked February but from March 14 is open
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by davide470(m): 9:15pm On Jan 17, 2022
abduloau:
This is an update regarding my long stay visa (Passeport Talent Researcher) application at the VFS centre in Lagos
I applied on the 23rd December, 2021 and my VISA was issued on the 5th of January, 2022.
Super! Congrats. Bienvenue en France.

If you need some form of guidance to navigate the way of life in France, refer to this thread or ask away: https://www.nairaland.com/5779945/living-france-life-french-resident
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Gentlesoul3268: 10:54pm On Jan 17, 2022
pufframmy:
appointment is now open for first timer in Lagos i just check now


Hello pufframmy, thanks for your update, pls check your email address attached to nairaland I wanted to contact you

Thanks
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Ashirioluwa: 11:02pm On Jan 17, 2022
Gentlesoul3268:


Yes but only Abuja.

I booked appointment for a family member this morning for Lagos. The earliest appointment for first time traveler in Lagos is in March as at this morning.
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by Ashirioluwa: 11:03pm On Jan 17, 2022
uchman:


Thanks brother,
Is it something I can submit online or I will need to go to France embassy in Abuja?

Please guild me


I booked appointment for a family member this morning for Lagos. The earliest appointment for first time traveler in Lagos is in March as at this morning.
Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by EffuaF(f): 11:59pm On Jan 17, 2022
pufframmy:
what type of work visa


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