enny421:
Hello everyone,its exactly 2weeks and 2days that i have submitted my france visa application at the vfs in abuja,and till now its still under processing.
Its taking time already,should i be worried about this?
Just anxious

theHanafis:
I'm trying that at the moment. Checking periodically to see if earlier dates could pop up.
👍

My employer can email the Consul General, because they recently told me they're doing their best on their end. I'm applying via the Abuja vfs center though.
That's great. I think this will help.

Can you confirm if this email: visas.abuja-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr is that of the Abuja Consul General?
Not sure. Searched and saw: amb.abuja-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr

You can try both.


Regarding travel health insurance, vfs told me it isn't necessary and only requirements that were mentioned on the French visa application site are mandatory.
Up to you!

An ID photograph is required for the talent visa. Can one use the national ID card for this requirement?
Sounds Ok to me. Any national issued ID should work including National ID, Drivers License etc.

And lastly, can one book for appointment and lounge separately?
Yes. If you don't book them together online, that's OK. On the day of your appointment, you can choose to use the premium lounge and pay for that. Note they don't accept cash or transfer!

enny421:
Hello everyone,its exactly 2weeks and 2days that i have submitted my france visa application at the vfs in abuja,and till now its still under processing.
Its taking time already,should i be worried about this?
Just anxious

Newbiein2016:

Generally the visa processing time is about 14 working days but because France has a fast turnaround time, I can see why you are asking.

The summer rush might be contributing to this timeline but until you get your passport and confirm, I'm afraid there's no other way to predict.


Thank you for the response,probably the 2days salah break affected.i submitted 2 days before the salah break,apparently,its 10 working days today

theHanafis:
Hi Guys!

I recently got a job in France and I'm applying for the French passeport talent visa. My host, the company will cover all cost (accommodation + cash on arrival + flight ticket + reimbursement of visa processing cost). I'm aware that I'm to provide travel document (passport), ID photograph, contract agreement from the host, and highest degree certificate as requested from the visa application site.

Do I need to ask my employer to book the flight before my appointment date in order to show travel itinerary?, and ask them for the paid 1-month accommodation?

Also, what other documents do I need? travel health insurance? if yes, can I apply for it online, make payment and printout a slip as evidence for the insurance?

Anyone with experience regarding passeport talent application?

I would be glad if someone could find time to provide me with some answers to my questions.

theHanafis:
I'm trying that at the moment. Checking periodically to see if earlier dates could pop up.

My employer can email the Consul General, because they recently told me they're doing their best on their end. I'm applying via the Abuja vfs center though.

Can you confirm if this email: visas.abuja-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr is that of the Abuja Consul General?

Regarding travel health insurance, vfs told me it isn't necessary and only requirements that were mentioned on the French visa application site are mandatory.

An ID photograph is required for the talent visa. Can one use the national ID card for this requirement?

And lastly, can one book for appointment and lounge separately?

nneteb:
Hello for your to be eligible for a talent passport, you have to get the following requirements,
* Gross annual pay of at least twice the statutory national minimum wage (SMIC), i.e. €41,933 as of May 1, 2023.


Yeah, minimum should be that amount for the passeport talent visa.


* A permanent employment contract or a fixed-term employment contract for at least three months with an employer established in France.


Yeah they are established in France.



* A qualification equivalent to a master’s degree obtained in France.


I have a PhD (though not from France) and my employer asked me to apply for passeport talent visa. So, I don't think it's a must.


if you meet the requirement for 1 and 2, item 3 might be an issue for you if you don't have a degree certificate obtained in France which is a most.

so you will need to apply for another type of passport.

I am a student in France and i know for someone to get a talent passport you most have the 3 requirements especially item 3

theHanafis:
Still got some few more questions.

I have another offer on the table from a high tech company in Singapore that pays way better than the one I previously got in France. Benefits, Bonuses (including sign on bonus), relocation allowance and company's profile is better. Should one choose France simply because of long term benefit and is Europe or the Singapore option is better?

Also, I'm currently interviewing with another high tech company that will base me in Manchester or Munich, which I'm interested in because of the company's profile and location. Is it advisable to wait for this company which might take 3 months or even more to finalize the offer + visa application or one should just hustle to either of the first two companies, and then switch when this Manchester/Munich offer materialize?

fela1000:
Hello my brothers
Pls I need your help. I need to make a flight reservation for France I’m applying from Uk.
Looking forward to your response I have till 3pm tomorrow so I will come and be refreshing this page.
God Almighty be with us always, We shall never Labour in vain. Amen.
Thanks.

Newbiein2016:
Don't pay for any flight without a confirmed visa.

Check AF/KLM to see if you can book on hold or even try wakanow.com to get an itinerary.

Africankel:


Two weeks is a long time for France to process a visa application. Be sure you have not submitted suspicious documents, this may be the reason for the delay.

fela1000:


Thank you my bro for your response. Pls how can I go about the wakanow, kindly put me through God Almighty be with you always and forever Amen 🙏

Soraco57:
hello morning, i try to book an appoinmtment for my brother this morning, i make the appoinment fees and it was deducted from my account but no appointmnet nothing , is the money gone, any one who has gone through this thing should assist me how best i can sort this issue, this is the is the message i got

Dear Customer,

Please note that your appointment for Unique Reference Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXX is declined due to payment failure

Note: This appointment will be regulated by the Refund ‘General Conditions’ and the ‘Eligibility Criteria’ as mentioned on the VFS Global website. If you require any assistance, please contact our helpline.

Thank you.

Regards,

Visa Application Centre Helpdesk Team

Helpline Number : +2348150188800

Email: Info.ptng@vfshelpline.com


how can i solve this and money has been deducted

kolidave:


Mail your bank and Flutterwave also

kolidave:


Mail your bank and Flutterwave also

Ezinnescarlet4:
Hello House

I have a biometric appointment on the 10th of August, which was supposed to be on the 10th of July but I rescheduled it to the 10th of August, can I use the Statement of account I printed for the 1st of July or do I need to wait and print another close to the date of biometric

Soraco57:
which bank card is good for making payment for appointment

enny421:
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No,i didn't submit any suspicious documents,still waiting patiently.

seankafor:
mine and yours coincides, is your application center Muhammad buhari way Abuja?

Chiomaleo:


Same here, I submitted on 25th june.. still nothing till now.

puffmama:
Please help.! I am trying to fill a new application and got to.thr part of previous biometric visa number , I added the NGA code and the ) digits and it keeps saying incorrect. I don't know what I am doing wrong .