Pushinglimits:
Hello Nairaland so I applied for a tourist visa for France which was unfortunately denied last week. Was looking to travel with my family, (two sons and wife), which are currently all UK citizens. Had a prior Schengen Visa to France about five years ago, have a previous UK visa, plus a current one as well. Account balance was over 5 million, plus also added my USD savings account info which is close to $20k. The reason for refusal was “ Justification for the purpose and conditions of the intended stay was not provided”. I included all necessary documents needed, as Ive been following this forum for quite awhile to know what was necessary before applying. I had also stated in my application that I’ll be spending a couple of days in Spain at a resort, but France would be the POE and where I’ll be spending the longest. I could have appealed but felt like it’ll would be quicker and easier to reapply. My question is should I reapply via France with the same documents but add updated bank statements and my renewed residential and business lease, and also give a better explanation of my itinerary, which I felt like I did initially but, didn’t give a day to day breakdown of my trip, or altogether just try another Schengen country to apply like Spain? I have businesses in Nigeria which I included proof in my application, kind of stumped as to why my application was actually denied, especially with UK travel history and a previous Schengen visa.

May06:
Hello everyone,

Please is there any other way to follow-up with an application apart from the web form and reaching out to a MP?

I applied for SOWP for my spouse since July 31 2022. Biometrics and medicals passed since September last year. The proof of funds part was quite easy as I have a decent job in Canada and I also schooled there. They asked for proof of relationship and we provided marriage certificates, wedding photos, emails and whataapp communications. We have not heard back since the request for proof of relationship was made in October 2022. No update to the status whatsoever. I was wondering if anyone has a similar experience and if there is something I am missing. Is there a way I can follow-up with the application besides the webform which has not really been useful? Thank you.

Restricted:

Application submitted last week Tuesday, passport returned by UPS today. 12 days visa issued. This is my first Schengen visa.

PrinceAdeAde:


Keyword here is insufficient information and actively engaged so they are not just looking that your spouse has a study permit but need proof she is schooling at the designated DLI and also is still studying.

Its a tricky one to address however some evidence to use her include letter of enrolment, student ID card,term results etc or any other school documents which shows recent activity of your spouse in his/her course.not sure why they put such burden on applicant as if in doubt they can easily verify this through the regular school submissions for international students or just make a request to the school
Above also aludes you provided some information but they deem it insufficient which is weird and can be subjective as I cant recall seeing any specific gudiance on such accepted evidence. What proof did u submit?

Also the house especially those with successful applications can share what they provided as proof of continued studies for their spouses within thier sowp so we can learn

hoover420:
No one is willing to help with Ielts materials or tips in this group. Nawa

aekmanweb:
Pls, when did you do it ? I've been on it for the past 2 weeks now

aekmanweb:
Hello guys, has anyone recently Booked France Visa appointment and it was approved, pls which bank card did you use because I've used GT and Access, none of it worked. Thanks guys.

gerrald02:

Followed this thread.

Thanks all for great information captured on this thread. Finally got the motivation and all information to apply and got my visa faster than the advertised 15working days.

Biometrics 03/03
Received in Embassy 06/03
Visa 09/03

Paris & Santorini in May .

Good luck to all.

CuteCandy90:
It's like IRCC has forgotten about september applicants o. Meanwhile they are attending to those who applied later.

Internationalmu:
Hi guys

I goofed in my application o. I forgot to add the list of places i will visit but i added my tour bookings from viator . Do you guys think its gonna affect me negatively? Althiugh i called vfs and they said i can forword it to the french embassy via email.

OkukuOne:
Dear All,

If really the allowable MB size is 4MB, how then are people able to add Credentials, pictures, Car docs, landed docs, marriage certificates, etc...

I also know you can reduce the size of your .pdf documents. How do you reduce the size of more than 42MB to 4MB?

on a lighter note, nor be juju be that?

abeg someone should help a brother.

DrAFOguns:
I have replied your mail.

Yeka2022:



Mine too, Oct 6. GCMS may be indicating it was rerouted to the lagos office as shown in the screenshot. Criminality had been passed, medical passed, info sharing complete as at january 9th 2023, We dey God hand.

aestake:

Either Nairobi or Lagos should be better than Accra.

lawfree638:


Mine too. Oct 13. Has eligibility started for you?

I think it depends on the V.O handling our files. Its so tiring and sad 😩

DrAFOguns:
PPR ALERT

Submission - 30th December
Medicals - 5th January
Biometrics - 6th January
BVL and passport request - 3rd March

My spouse left in September but we waited for a semester to end so we can gather more funds and attach school transcripts.

I sent an email and webform to IRCC last week stressing how the delay is affecting us to which they replied that they are handling a lot of applications at the moment and we should exercise patience.

The wait was indeed emotionally exhausting but it ended in praise.

Submitted Documents

All required IMM forms
Passport data page
LOE
Letter of invitation
Bank statements (mine and spouse's)
Employment letter (both of us)
My payslips
CAC Certificate (for our businesses)
Marriage certificate and pictures

Thank you all for answering my questions and sharing your stories.

Oliis:
Finally, PPR for SOWP and VV for minor child

All glory to God.

Application Date : 01/11/2022

Upfront Medical : 07/09/2022


Medical Passed : 21/12/2022( Updated the same day a mail was sent).

Eligibility Started : 20/01/2023

BVL : 28/02/2023

PPR : 28/02/2023



My wife left Nigeria in September 2022. To everyone waiting, I pray God in his infinite mercy will answer your silent prayers. Keep believing.

As a family , please if you can, apply together. The wait and uncertainty can be depressing and fustrating.

The only good thing is that you tend to forget all, once you see that PPR.

ifax:
They no longer stamp refusal

hunee:


1. Did they stamp your passports for this recent refusal?

How can a refused visa be stamped? definitely not.

tuborme:


honestly, I dont understand these guys. I submitted the following for 11 days vacation this easter
1. Fully completed and duly signed application form
2. passport photographs as per visa specifications
3. Original and copy of our international passports
4. Copy of our church marriage certificate
5. Marriage Affidavits of facts
6. Copy of our Children's birth certificates
7. Copy of itinerary for our flight reservation with return from Lagos to Paris (air france)
8. Copy of our hotel reservation in Paris covering the period of stay. (from bookings.com)
9. Copy of our travel medical insurance
10. Copy of our reservation for tours and dinner
11. Copy of PAID ticket(s) for museum and tours (over $250)
12. Copy of my personal day to day 3 months bank account statement GTB - 3million plus
13. Copy of my personal saved up 3 months bank account statement GTB - 7million plus
14. Copy of my wife's 3 months bank account statement ACCESS - 2 million plus
15. Copy of my company registration documents - limited liability
16. Copy of my wife's company registration documents business registration
17. Copy of our three years e-tax clearance certificates
18. Copy of our rent receipts of our business premises (4 different business premises)
19. Pictures of our wedding, family, Last UAE vacation and our business premises
20. Cover letter

I had to pay for these tickets beacuse they are being sold out during the Easter season.

I have landed properties and a house but their titles are power of attorney...none has a C of O....so I did not bother to attach them.
I also did not attach my company bank account.

On my own refusal paper... they wrote that the reason I gave was unreliable and that they are not sure if i will leave the schengen area after the duration (i laughed...)

On my wife's own they wrote that they could not verify the authencity of her supporting documents ( I did not get this at all beacuse all documents submitted are legit and authentic including her well run bank statements...no agents involved) She told them that I will be sponsoring her trip in the cover letter.

I strongly believe that these people have a sterotyped way of making these evaluations that make it difficult for self employed people to get tourist visas.

We are hoping to appeal for the sake of doing it but we are looking to travel to another (yet to be decided) location for the anniversary!
I will need suggestions on where we can go for this holidays... my wife does not want africa. I dont know how easy to get tousrist visa to turkey or thailand.

tuborme:
I applied for wedding anniversary holidays with my wife on the 22nd of February. I received our passports today with refusal slip.

Zazozhe2022:



List of documents. I submitted 31st of January and it was issued on the 7th o February and I got it by ups on 8. 1 week interval.

I am a company owner but yet I still pay myself monthly salary. Tax card. Land documents, marriage, daughter birth certificate, my house tenancy agreement. CAC. Just make you demonstrate strong ties to Nigeria. And make you you run the account like you are the owner. Only my salary that comes into the account nothing else and I use it as daily activities. So it shows I’m spending my salary.

iamraphson:
Hey guys

I need advice on my application. Me and my wife are tired and frustrated at the moment.

My wife is at Canada on study permit.

I applied for SOWP via an agent(Tar global) June 18th, 2022 and did my biometric June 23rd 2023. The last update on my application was medical exam passed which was on July 22nd, 2022. Since then, there was not update on my application. My wife went to meet the MP for her province to make enquiries about my application Early Dec, he got back saying IRCC said they are not sure if I am eligible for SWOP hence her study permit is missing from the application. We contacted the agent about it, they sent a proof that her permit was uploaded. Anyway, My wife went to drop the study permit with MP 1st week of jan so he can send it to IRCC. 2 days later, IRCC confirmed(via MP) they have seen the permit. We should wait since we are still within the waiting period. Waiting period expired on Jan 18th, there is still no update.

Jan 31st, the agent contacted me that IRCC has changed the requirement for SWOP so they want to be proactive by sending my wife's Transcript and enrollment letter. Up till now, there is no update. I don't know what to do. Any advice can go a long way. Thanks

Timeline
June 18th: Application submitted
June 23rd: Biometirc completed
July 22nd: Medical passed
Dec 18th: MP confirmed study permit is missing
Jan 4th: We gave MP study permit so he can send it to IRCC
Jan 6th: MP confirmed that IRCC has seen the study

Congrats to everyone that got PPR recently.

Princessmay11:
Please someone should respond, am in the same boat, my husband’s application just got approved today and I what’s the process for SOWP and VV for my daughter. Do we have to wait till he gets to Canada or we can apply as soon as the documents are ready.

MUNCHY1:
Good evening house,

Please I was at DHL office today and requested for a 2 way courier but I was told DHL has stopped offering 2 way courier services, that I could only make payment for one way.

Please I will like to submit my passport to Abuja, how have people been doing it. Should I go to the Lagos office and request that my passport be sent to Abuja or …..

What other option do I have pls?

aestake:
Hello All,
Does this attached file mean that the pp ready for collection truly @ VSF Lagos? No sms and we didn't give shishi.

bayoadeday:


Good morning all,

Please, I need your advice on my application

I have a POF account from Nigeria for my application. Naira account

Do I need a POF from my wife's account in Canada too? ie Dollar account

Thank you for your response