Please I need some guidance.
Am planning to submit my documents next week ,applying for a family vacation but I intend going to Amsterdam first to spend some days before fly from Amsterdam to Dubai before finally returning to naija.
do I need to show proof of dubai visa to the French embassy as part of my documents because i am yet to apply for the dubai visa.

You may add that. Make sure your flight itinerary shows the multicity.


Do well to follow the Coronavirus story in the Schengen region.


Stay safe.

mikylon:
Please I need some guidance.
Am planning to submit my documents next week ,applying for a family vacation but I intend going to Amsterdam first to spend some days before fly from Amsterdam to Dubai before finally returning to naija.
do I need to show proof of dubai visa to the French embassy as part of my documents because i am yet to apply for the dubai visa.

thanks my brother. with the kind of news on this coronavirus today, am beginning to consider chilling till the coast is clear.
The virus doesn't seem to be slowing down

Beverlyhills:
You may add that. Make sure your flight itinerary shows the multicity.


Do well to follow the Coronavirus story in the Schengen region.


Stay safe.

I have an admission to study in Germany, funded my blocked account also however the embasdy in Nigeria haven't given out interview dates for over 6 months now, I would like to know if it is possible to go to France and then apply for an interview at the German embassy in France?

I've finally done another reservation with the same hotel for the same dates but with a different reservation number (Hope it doesn't matter). Thanks for your advice.

Cyberknight:


Reservation number makes no difference. My advice would be to make another booking immediately with the same hotel, even if you have to pay a deposit this time.

No , you cannot apply from another country except you have a valid residence permit of that country.

You can visit France and apply for a visa from there

evergreen9:
I have an admission to study in Germany, funded my blocked account also however the embasdy in Nigeria haven't given out interview dates for over 6 months now, I would like to know if it is possible to go to France and then apply for an interview at the German embassy in France?

Londoner11:
No , you cannot apply from another country except you have a valid residence permit of that country.

S[quote author=Londoner11 post=87027710]No , you cannot apply from another country except you have a valid residence permit of that country.

You can visit France and apply for a visa from there

I find the bold part confusing, aren't we talking about the same thing? I would appreciate if you could explain the bold part better. Thanks

evergreen9:
I have an admission to study in Germany, funded my blocked account also however the embasdy in Nigeria haven't given out interview dates for over 6 months now, I would like to know if it is possible to go to France and then apply for an interview at the German embassy in France?

No you can't.
You can only apply from your country of residence.

I meant you CANNOT sorry not CAN

[quote author=evergreen9 post=87028495][/quote]

Please how long does it take for UPS to deliver ones Passport from VFS Abuja to destination.....

Good afternoon.

Please can someone advise me. I will provide some context.

My fiancé lives in Lagos, we would like to travel to Paris for Easter. He currently works for a reputable company, however he only earns #265,000. He has no additional income, however he can be financially supported by me and his family.

We have previously visited Dubai together (Nov’19), the visa process was fairly straight forward.

In regards to applying for a French visa, in his introduction letter are there any specific things he should mention? (i.e. That I’ll be travelling with him). I will be arranging the hotel reservation, would it be better if it was in his name?

Lastly, ideally how much should he have in his account during the visa process/interview stage please? Please can I be advised on how heavily the embassy scrutinises, bank statements- will he need to account for the funds in his account?

Thank you very much for taking the time to read this.

Ok
Visa is out.
Visa to Netherlands
Submitted on Monday 17th of February
Got a mail yesterday 27th of February
Picked up today

Wow! Congratulations

hardywaltz:
Ok
Visa is out.
Visa to Netherlands
Submitted on Monday 17th of February
Got a mail yesterday 27th of February
Picked up today

Congrats. Check for current travel conditions before proceeding on your trip

hardywaltz:
Ok
Visa is out.
Visa to Netherlands
Submitted on Monday 17th of February
Got a mail yesterday 27th of February
Picked up today

Good evening guys, please i need to know if it is absolutely necessary to submit tax clearance when submitting company bank statement.
I would also like to know if it will be easier for me to get a transit visa as i will be travelling to the States via Air France. I have been issued a French refusal before.

mulannoire:
Good evening guys, please i need to know if it is absolutely necessary to submit tax clearance when submitting company bank statement.
I would also like to know if it will be easier for me to get a transit visa as i will be travelling to the States via Air France. I have been issued a French refusal before.

Whose company bank statement are you referring to, that of an established company in Nigeria for which you work and which is sponsoring your trip, or is the company one you operate? In the first case, no tax clearance is necessary, from what I know, generally most established companies do not provide bank statements when securing visas for employees on work trips.

If you are transiting between different airports in Paris (I'm assuming between Orly and CDG or vice versa), then you will need a valid Schengen visa. If you have a ticket that requires an airport change, check with Air France immediately and see if they will change it to eliminate the airport transfer before you go through the whole transit visa procedure.

Cyberknight:


Whose company bank statement are you referring to, that of an established company in Nigeria for which you work and which is sponsoring your trip, or is the company one you operate? In the first case, no tax clearance is necessary, from what I know, generally most established companies do not provide bank statements when securing visas for employees on work trips.

If you are transiting between different airports in Paris (I'm assuming between Orly and CDG or vice versa), then you will need a valid Schengen visa. If you have a ticket that requires an airport change, check with Air France immediately and see if they will change it to eliminate the airport transfer before you go through the whole transit visa procedure.

Thank you sir. I want the visa not just for the transit alone but to be able to spend about 48 hours in Paris. The company is one i own with inflow of about 350 to 400k monthly. I also have an account that receives about 700k monthly from an fx investment. My savings bal is currently 1.3m.

mulannoire:


Thank you sir. I want the visa not just for the transit alone but to be able to spend about 48 hours in Paris. The company is one i own with inflow of about 350 to 400k monthly. I also have an account that receives about 700k monthly from an fx investment. My savings bal is currently 1.3m.

I see. I don't have a company I operate myself, but a friend of mine does and he always presents tax clearance along with his company documents when renewing his Schengen visas.

If you want to spend about 48 hours in Paris, you'll need a Schengen C visa.
I would advise you not to ask for 48 hours except you have something specific you need to do in France on your way to the US (e.g. an important meeting with a business partner) that warrants that. Instead, prepare an itinerary for a few days as normal then adjust your trip as you decide when you get the visa.

Plz I'll like to know the Current price of France Visa Fee at Lagos VFS?

Cyberknight:


No you can't.
You can only apply from your country of residence.

Yes he can. If he also resides in France. Not on a short term visa though.

N37,305 as at Tuesday when i submitted.

Regards

youngprince111:
Plz I'll like to know the Current price of France Visa Fee at Lagos VFS?

Congrats bro

But please can you share the list of documents that you submitted with your docs and if you have travelling history as well

hardywaltz:
Ok
Visa is out.
Visa to Netherlands
Submitted on Monday 17th of February
Got a mail yesterday 27th of February
Picked up today

As from Thursday 4th March, there is going to be major changes with regards to France visa application. (Appointment will be required, Prepayment after booking appointment etc).

Watch this space..

akin2310:
Congrats bro

But please can you share the list of documents that you submitted with your docs and if you have travelling history as well

1. Application letter
2. Letter of invite from conference organizers
3. Receipt of payment for conference
4. Travel insurance (92 days) by Mutual Benefit
5. Hotel bookings and flight bookings by
Naijagoingabroad (I tried severally with
booking.com but it kept canceling after 24hrs)
6. Letter of introduction from my employers
7. Letter of employment
8. 6months Payslips
9. Bank statement (Naira - N 105k, dorm $19k+)
10. Pension Statement (8 digits)
11. Marriage certificate
12. Practicing license certificate
13. Land documents
14. Copies of 2 past UK visas and 1 current UK visa (5 years)
15. Passport had stamps of UAE & Ghana
Entry and exit stamps
16. Personal letter of introduction where I stated
my itinerary and specifically that the funds for
the travel will come from my dorm account.

Visa granted in 9 working days
1 month single entry

Pleasewhich embassy did you submitted your application, Lagos or Abuja?

hardywaltz:


1. Application letter
2. Letter of invite from conference organizers
3. Receipt of payment for conference
4. Travel insurance (92 days) by Mutual Benefit
5. Hotel bookings and flight bookings by
Naijagoingabroad (I tried severally with
booking.com but it kept canceling after 24hrs)
6. Letter of introduction from my employers
7. Letter of employment
8. 6months Payslips
9. Bank statement (Naira - N 105k, dorm $19k+)
10. Pension Statement (8 digits)
11. Marriage certificate
12. Practicing license certificate
13. Land documents
14. Copies of 2 past UK visas and 1 current UK visa (5 years)
15. Passport had stamps of UAE & Ghana
Entry and exit stamps
16. Personal letter of introduction where I stated
my itinerary and specifically that the funds for
the travel will come from my dorm account.

Visa granted in 9 working days
1 month single entry

HRprof:
Pleasewhich embassy did you submitted your application, Lagos or Abuja?

Lagos

The vsf office u submit to is dependent on your location.

justivyke:


Yes he can. If he also resides in France. Not on a short term visa though.

You just repeated the same thing I said. If he lives in France then of course that's his country of residence and he can apply from there.

You did 92 days travel insurance? I though one can only have travel insurance based on the number of stay?

hardywaltz:


1. Application letter
2. Letter of invite from conference organizers
3. Receipt of payment for conference
4. Travel insurance (92 days) by Mutual Benefit
5. Hotel bookings and flight bookings by
Naijagoingabroad (I tried severally with
booking.com but it kept canceling after 24hrs)
6. Letter of introduction from my employers
7. Letter of employment
8. 6months Payslips
9. Bank statement (Naira - N 105k, dorm $19k+)
10. Pension Statement (8 digits)
11. Marriage certificate
12. Practicing license certificate
13. Land documents
14. Copies of 2 past UK visas and 1 current UK visa (5 years)
15. Passport had stamps of UAE & Ghana
Entry and exit stamps
16. Personal letter of introduction where I stated
my itinerary and specifically that the funds for
the travel will come from my dorm account.

Visa granted in 9 working days
1 month single entry

Please is anyone able to assist with my query above? I understand most of the questions have been answered already. But is anybody able to assist with the monetary aspect please? Much appreciated.

The Account should be a healthy one with verifiable sources, good inflow and outflow especially showing his salary .avoid funds packing




quote author=Colourisblack post=87034362]Good afternoon.

Please can someone advise me. I will provide some context.

My fiancé lives in Lagos, we would like to travel to Paris for Easter. He currently works for a reputable company, however he only earns #265,000. He has no additional income, however he can be financially supported by me and his family.

We have previously visited Dubai together (Nov’19), the visa process was fairly straight forward.

In regards to applying for a French visa, in his introduction letter are there any specific things he should mention? (i.e. That I’ll be travelling with him). I will be arranging the hotel reservation, would it be better if it was in his name?

Lastly, ideally how much should he have in his account during the visa process/interview stage please? Please can I be advised on how heavily the embassy scrutinises, bank statements- will he need to account for the funds in his account?

Thank you very much for taking the time to read this.
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Colourisblack:
Good afternoon.

Please can someone advise me. I will provide some context.

My fiancé lives in Lagos, we would like to travel to Paris for Easter. He currently works for a reputable company, however he only earns #265,000. He has no additional income, however he can be financially supported by me and his family.

We have previously visited Dubai together (Nov’19), the visa process was fairly straight forward.

In regards to applying for a French visa, in his introduction letter are there any specific things he should mention? (i.e. That I’ll be travelling with him). I will be arranging the hotel reservation, would it be better if it was in his name?

Lastly, ideally how much should he have in his account during the visa process/interview stage please? Please can I be advised on how heavily the embassy scrutinises, bank statements- will he need to account for the funds in his account?

Thank you very much for taking the time to read this.

For a single man, his income of 265k monthly should be enough to finance a holiday for himself without needing any financial assistance from anyone else. I wouldn't mention any financial support from you or his family because it makes no sense for a ostensibly gainfully employed adult to be financed by someone else for a holiday.

The hotel reservation should be in his name. As much as possible, let him try to present the impression that he is able to afford this vacation himself.

The Europeans don't generally scrutinise account flows the way the British do for instance, but he should still avoid making big deposits that serve to inflate his account balance, irrespective of their origin.

Please I need urgent advice. I was at the VFS Abuja office to submit today and was told that I am meant to submit in Lagos VFS office owing to my residential address. I am almost frustrated considering the fact that I have already traveled from a distance with my wife and little child to submit in Abuja. I was given an option to submit only if I write an undertaken stating reasons why I need to submit my application in Abuja. Please can someone advice me on what option to take and if there’s been anybody who was in this same situation.