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

davodyguy:

We just went to carefour for groceries.

Saw couple of club houses here.

We would try to enjoy and update you guys with images

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

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

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

I don't know if they every close within the 365/366 days calendar year, except national holidays in Nigeria, election days and the national holidays in the country you intend visiting among the 26 Schengen countries

Thanks

davide470:
Normal public holidays - 25 / 26 Decembre and 1 Janvier.

Thanks

quote author=davodyguy post=85113360]
I don't know if they every close within the 365/366 days calendar year, except national holidays in Nigeria, election days and the national holidays in the country you intend visiting among the 26 Schengen countries[/quote]

davodyguy:

This place is a junk ground like Ajegunle or Ìsàlè Eko.

It's because they dashed us Visa for $40 each, that I decided to spend 3 days here.

Not worth it one bit.

Taxi drivers don't speak English, Hotel attendants don't speak English, we started communicating with signs and hands.

The damn cold is killing. The heater can't even prevent me from having flu like symptoms.
SMH

Atleast I won't have high hopes. I can do like 24hrs transit or 2days lol.

congrat enjoy your stay

davodyguy:
Arrived Istanbul now to have a feel of Turkey for few days before heading to Paris.

Turkey did well to promote Tourism by giving E visa to applicant with valid Schengen visa

Candybright:


Atleast I won't have high hopes. I can do like 24hrs transit or 2days lol.

You can have fun.

But if you're going with a minor, please watch him or her.

My son, just locked this jam lock and we needed to get a carpenter in Istanbul. The guy fixed the door and charged $15. It took him less than 2 mins.

Same thing I'll call Ibrahim in Lagos to fix for ₦500 or at most ₦1000, I ended up paying ₦5200.

But it's part of experience and can't beat the boy

davodyguy:

This place is a junk ground like Ajegunle or Ìsàlè Eko.

It's because they dashed us Visa for $40 each, that I decided to spend 3 days here.

Not worth it one bit.

Taxi drivers don't speak English, Hotel attendants don't speak English, we started communicating with signs and hands.

The damn cold is killing. The heater can't even prevent me from having flu like symptoms.
SMH

Istanbul is not that bad, go to teksim square, nice place and cheap hotel, from there to bekistas stadium, board a cruise with 5lira to another city, if u have Istanbul card will be nice, try have google translator, Turkish can talk and relate in respect of your race. Enjoy

walejummy:
Istanbul is not that bad, go to teksim square, nice place and cheap hotel, from there to bekistas stadium, board a cruise with 5lira to another city, if u have Istanbul card will be nice, try have google translator, Turkish can talk and relate in respect of your race. Enjoy

Thanks

Thanks guys.

We had a 'blast' positively today.

Istanbul is so great, unfortunately we made a mistake booking 10 days stay in Paris.

Turkey at ₦65 to 1TL is cheaper than Paris at ₦406 to €1.

We are doing Kadikoy tomorrow.

Or for those that have been here tomorrow, where is it advisable to buy wares not too expensive in Istanbul?

Go lots of people to give souvenirs to. I'm not buying anything in Paris.

All shopping would be done here before entering Paris in Tuesday

Good morning house. Please I need to know how to go about this.

I plan on spending 5 days in Paris and 2 days in Amsterdam. Do I need to add the hotel bookings of both or I should just make one booking for my France alone and when my visa is out I can make other reservation.

Also my itinerary, should it include my trip to Amsterdam or I should just make it all France alone and add others when my visa is out.

Thank you.

When filing your Schengen visa application form, if you indicated France and Amsterdam then Add both hotel bookings and show tour itinerary for both countries.
If you didnt indicate going to both countries on the form but just to France, do the itinerary for your days in Paris.
When your visa is out you can do as you please.

Lee310:
Good morning house. Please I need to know how to go about this.

I plan on spending 5 days in Paris and 2 days in Amsterdam. Do I need to add the hotel bookings of both or I should just make one booking for my France alone and when my visa is out I can make other reservation.

Also my itinerary, should it include my trip to Amsterdam or I should just make it all France alone and add others when my visa is out.

Thank you.

I had to delete. i replied the wrong thread.

Hi,

So sorry about the whole thing.
The transport is still bad.
Which area are you planning to stay?
I live in France and maybe, just maybe my fiancé can take you and your family around one day. He loves that (no fees attached please).
He lives in Lyon and I live in Paris, but he wouldn't mind if he has the time.
He'll be coming today and leaving in like 8 days time.
So let me know if there's anything we do do or any advice we can give.
All the best.

davodyguy:
Thanks guys.

We had a 'blast' positively today.

Istanbul is so great, unfortunately we made a mistake booking 10 days stay in Paris.

Turkey at ₦65 to 1TL is cheaper than Paris at ₦406 to €1.

We are doing Kadikoy tomorrow.

Or for those that have been here tomorrow, where is it advisable to buy wares not too expensive in Istanbul?

Go lots of people to give souvenirs to. I'm not buying anything in Paris.

All shopping would be done here before entering Paris in Tuesday

Greetings all.

Just to let you guys know that my mum just got her France visa. 6 months multiple entry, even though I applied for single entry, 6 weeks.
She submitted last monday and received it this monday. One week!!!
Purpose was to visit me as I will be delivering by month end.
But I didn't use delivery as principal reason, I used visit me and also take advantage of the visit to see her grandchild.

I included :
Mum utility bill

An attestation d'accueil from the mairie.
Invitation letter
My stay permit (which was valid till april next year) + my Nigerian passport
My pay slips
bank statement
light bill
Photo with my mum to show ties
Letter from my sisters children's school to say my mum is the primary care taker of my nieces/nephews
Letter from the gynecologist saying I live alone and so I'm lonely and desire family around me for child birth (but I read many comments online concerning both US, UK visa applicants that embassy doesnt respect that reason, so I just included it at the end of my letter. I instead stressed on visit and holiday for my mum etc).

BUT I also had my fiancé (foreigner) do the same thing too.
Letter to say he supports my mum to come and her coming will encourage me since he lives in a different city.
Pay slip
salary.

I hope this helps.
NB: My younger sister was refused visa for school two months ago despite paying fees etc. and having a complete file.
The reason they gave was incomplete/unreliable documents.

Thanks for answering my questions.
Merry Christmas in advance to all.

Congrats....

omoalison:
Greetings all.

Just to let you guys know that my mum just got her France visa. 6 months multiple entry, even though I applied for single entry, 6 weeks.
She submitted last monday and received it this monday. One week!!!
Purpose was to visit me as I will be delivering by month end.
But I didn't use delivery as principal reason, I used visit me and also take advantage of the visit to see her grandchild.

I included :
Mum utility bill

An attestation d'accueil from the mairie.
Invitation letter
My stay permit (which was valid till april next year) + my Nigerian passport
My pay slips
bank statement
light bill
Photo with my mum to show ties
Letter from my sisters children's school to say my mum is the primary care taker of my nieces/nephews
Letter from the gynecologist saying I live alone and so I'm lonely and desire family around me for child birth (but I read many comments online concerning both US, UK visa applicants that embassy doesnt respect that reason, so I just included it at the end of my letter. I instead stressed on visit and holiday for my mum etc).

BUT I also had my fiancé (foreigner) do the same thing too.
Letter to say he supports my mum to come and her coming will encourage me since he lives in a different city.
Pay slip
salary.

I hope this helps.
NB: My younger sister was refused visa for school two months ago despite paying fees etc. and having a complete file.
The reason they gave was incomplete/unreliable documents.

Thanks for answering my questions.
Merry Christmas in advance to all.

Please I’m having issues securing a valid hotel booking. I have always used bookings.com but rn it keeps telling me my card has been declined.

How can I book a valid hotel booking please ?

omoalison:
Hi,

So sorry about the whole thing.
The transport is still bad.
Which area are you planning to stay?
I live in France and maybe, just maybe my fiancé can take you and your family around one day. He loves that (no fees attached please).
He lives in Lyon and I live in Paris, but he wouldn't mind if he has the time.
He'll be coming today and leaving in like 8 days time.
So let me know if there's anything we do do or any advice we can give.
All the best.

Thanks for reaching out.

We should be arriving Paris Tomorrow by God's grace via Turkish airlines from Istanbul.

Since you stay in Paris, we can chat through mail. Wouldn't want to stress you or your fiance much, but you can just assist with directions to strategic places for family fun fair and shopping.

Paris is a bit too expensive for my liking and January is few days ahead and no one wants to spend money on tourism and become broke in January.

That's the plan.

We would be staying in Livry-Gangan

Beverlyhills:
When filing your Schengen visa application form, if you indicated France and Amsterdam then Add both hotel bookings and show tour itinerary for both countries.
If you didnt indicate going to both countries on the form but just to France, do the itinerary for your days in Paris.
When your visa is out you can do as you please.

Exactly what we did.

Mentioned only France, but now due to strike, thinking of going to Amsterdam and Brussels/brugge

Hello,
You said you won't be buying anything in Paris, you changed your mind?

Also will your Hotel Refund you? (Since you are considering Amsterdam & or Brussels)

davodyguy:

Exactly what we did.

Mentioned only France, but now due to strike, thinking of going to Amsterdam and Brussels/brugge

Godson1988:
have done that ,they reply back in French.

Same here. Please any response yet??

I wish you luck and hope your Visa is granted..
I'm thinking of applying too.
I'm so desperate to leave Nigeria that I'm just thinking of the easiest way to get out.
Heard France is a very cool country.
A friend in Italy suggested I apply if I can but I don't know how to go about it.




quote author=slim147 post=84688662]I applied for France Visa. I submitted my documents last week Friday . I submitted all required documents and all looks good . I will update you after I pick up my passport . I hope it comes out good . Thanks [/quote]

Go to Expedia or Agoda. Lately some hotels on booking have changed their 3rd party policy especially in high tourist countries/cities.

quote author=Lee310 post=85162847]Please I’m having issues securing a valid hotel booking. I have always used bookings.com but rn it keeps telling me my card has been declined.

How can I book a valid hotel booking please ?[/quote]

My dear, living as an illegal immigrant right about now is the worst decision ever. I would advise you seek other ways like going to Further your Education or blue card through getting a Job offer.

Qlibra:
I wish you luck and hope your Visa is granted..
I'm thinking of applying too.
I'm so desperate to leave Nigeria that I'm just thinking of the easiest way to get out.
Heard France is a very cool country.
A friend in Italy suggested I apply if I can but I don't know how to go about it.




quote author=slim147 post=84688662]I applied for France Visa. I submitted my documents last week Friday . I submitted all required documents and all looks good . I will update you after I pick up my passport . I hope it comes out good . Thanks

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

Phew..I really don't know what to say..
It's quite frustrating though cos I all I'm thinking of is how to leave here..I understand your point though especially with the fact that France is speaks just french, that alone is a problem..

Beverlyhills:
My dear, living as an illegal immigrant right about now is the worst decision ever. I would advise you seek other ways like going to Further your Education or blue card through getting a Job offer.

Please Dont be Frustrated. Planning is key. Set a target for 2020. Be calm and focus
If you are thinking to go through Studies, check the student page for France and German here on nairaland. Check for schools via Campus France and DAAD respectively.

Getting the right documentation to stay legal in Europe would do you a lot of good.

Qlibra:
Phew..I really don't know what to say..
It's quite frustrating though cos I all I'm thinking of is how to leave here..I understand your point though especially with the fact that France is speaks just french, that alone is a problem..

how easy to get resident permit in France

omoalison:
Greetings all.

Just to let you guys know that my mum just got her France visa. 6 months multiple entry, even though I applied for single entry, 6 weeks.
She submitted last monday and received it this monday. One week!!!
Purpose was to visit me as I will be delivering by month end.
But I didn't use delivery as principal reason, I used visit me and also take advantage of the visit to see her grandchild.

I included :
Mum utility bill

An attestation d'accueil from the mairie.
Invitation letter
My stay permit (which was valid till april next year) + my Nigerian passport
My pay slips
bank statement
light bill
Photo with my mum to show ties
Letter from my sisters children's school to say my mum is the primary care taker of my nieces/nephews
Letter from the gynecologist saying I live alone and so I'm lonely and desire family around me for child birth (but I read many comments online concerning both US, UK visa applicants that embassy doesnt respect that reason, so I just included it at the end of my letter. I instead stressed on visit and holiday for my mum etc).

BUT I also had my fiancé (foreigner) do the same thing too.
Letter to say he supports my mum to come and her coming will encourage me since he lives in a different city.
Pay slip
salary.

I hope this helps.
NB: My younger sister was refused visa for school two months ago despite paying fees etc. and having a complete file.
The reason they gave was incomplete/unreliable documents.

Thanks for answering my questions.
Merry Christmas in advance to all.

Hi guys, I should have done this much earlier. I'm in paris just stalked in my hostel apartment. Any one free around louis blanc. Just to hang out with

lol invite me from naija i will come

deolutolu:
Hi guys, I should have done this much earlier. I'm in paris just stalked in my hostel apartment. Any one free around louis blanc. Just to hang out with

pufframmy:
lol invite me from naija i will come

You're invited from naija sir