YPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/loose.dtd"> Securing Visa To , Applying From Nigeria... - Travel (440) - Nigeria NewStats: 3,264,091 , 8,182,572 topics. Date: Monday, 09 June 2025 at 04:10 PM Securing Visa To , Applying From Nigeria... - Travel (440) - Nairaland Securing Visa To , Applying From Nigeria... (1049334 Views) (4) Go Down) icu4: 11:22am On Feb 06 Yildiz: Visa approved. 15 days stay. First timer hello congrats. do you have any prior travel history and what was your closing balance. thanks Yildiz: 12:49pm On Feb 06 icu4: hello congrats. do you have any prior travel history and what was your closing balance. thanks I have travelled to a couple African countries but not Europe. I did not submit bank statement actually. My invite was from the French foreign ministry. The first date I got for submission was 31st January but I was later called to come on 22nd. Osamagioghowewi(m): 3:29pm On Feb 06 Please how did u get the invite from the ministry Osamagioghowewi(m): 3:30pm On Feb 06 Yildiz: I have travelled to a couple African countries but not Europe. I did not submit bank statement actually. My invite was from the French foreign ministry. The first date I got for submission was 31st January but I was later called to come on 22nd. Please how did u get the invite from the ministry Yildiz: 3:37pm On Feb 06 Osamagioghowewi: Please how did u get the invite from the ministry I am attending an event organised by the ministry. Actually an agency of the ministry. It is a competition with about 1000 entries from over 110 countries and our solution was one of the top 50. Slimbideb: 8:33pm On Feb 07 Please o Is it true that TLS has stopped accepting port photos brought by applicants from home? Instead, they now require applicants to take a new photo at their center. If this is yes, could you let me know the cost of taking the photo there please 🙏? hunee: 9:15pm On Feb 07 N6k Slimbideb: Please o Is it true that TLS has stopped accepting port photos brought by applicants from home? Instead, they now require applicants to take a new photo at their center. If this is yes, could you let me know the cost of taking the photo there please 🙏? Shugarlipz(f): 5:07am On Feb 08 Shugarlipz: Good morning all, Please assist with how to make a t application for tourist visa to . Website etc Thank you Hi guys, please assist with this. Thanks Slimbideb: 6:18am On Feb 08 Are you saying that they would reject the photograph I planned to use, or should I go with 6k from home instead? hunee: N6k Fathy001: 6:29am On Feb 08 Good day house pls I need your assistance and advice regarding the . I got visa one month and inside the port when I received it I see a small paper stating that I should present myself upon return at TLS center Lagos but the issue am having I have a program in Morocco which I can't be able to present for the appointment date they write on the small paper how can go about this pls. But am not overstaying if possible they can reschedule the appointment date for me. Thank you all I appreciate. hunee: 10:39am On Feb 08 You can show them evidence that you left before your visa expired through your ticket. Your boarding show them when you return from morocco, they just want to be sure you left before the expiration of your visa. Show them this at tls and explain to them. Simple, not an issue. Fathy001: Good day house pls I need your assistance and advice regarding the . I got visa one month and inside the port when I received it I see a small paper stating that I should present myself upon return at TLS center Lagos but the issue am having I have a program in Morocco which I can't be able to present for the appointment date they write on the small paper how can go about this pls. But am not overstaying if possible they can reschedule the appointment date for me. Thank you all I appreciate. Mak16788: 2:15pm On Feb 08 if it meets their requirement, they will accept if not you have take a new one. i submitted this week and they accepted the port i went with Slimbideb: Are you saying that they would reject the photograph I planned to use, or should I go with 6k from home instead? 1 Like Fathy001: 1:23am On Feb 09 @hunee thank you very much. am even thinking go to TLS because I have sent them email already because I ask someone people they said is 15 years ban if I don't show up for appointment presentation date am even thinking of if possible I can be able to present at Morocco TLS center that will be fine or I should send my entry and exiting stamp to them that will be fine.thank you all I appreciate hunee: 5:01am On Feb 09 Not an issue. Fathy001: @hunee thank you very much. am even thinking go to TLS because I have sent them email already because I ask someone people they said is 15 years ban if I don't show up for appointment presentation date am even thinking of if possible I can be able to present at Morocco TLS center that will be fine or I should send my entry and exiting stamp to them that will be fine.thank you all I appreciate Fashanu123: 11:16am On Feb 10 hello am applying as business owner can I use only my company ? Desmondola2020: 7:43pm On Feb 10 Yes you can alongside your company documents Fashanu123: hello am applying as business owner can I use only my company ? yoyome20: 8:01pm On Feb 10 Hello all, I am a silent reader and I felt I should share my experience as other people's posts helped me put together what I think was a good application, I hope it helps someone Visa application submitted - Jan 30th port returned - Feb 7th Picked up - Feb 10th Visa applied for - 10 days, single entry Visa Approved - 3 months Multiple entry List of documents submitted:- • The completed Schengen Visa Application Form • My Original port • Proof of Travel History- Valid UK visa • My reserved travel return ticket- 10 days • Schengen Visa Travel Health Insurance-10 days AXA Mansard • Hotel reservation receipts – Pairs- 10 days • Letter of Introduction from both companies as well as companies’ documentation and statements- I am a business owner and I have two ed companies so I submitted all my documents ( CAC , Annual returns, statement ) • My Personal 3 Months Payslip from my company • Dependence ing documents –Letter of introduction from my aged mother and teenage daughter • My Personal Bank Statements from the last three months - (Naira and dollar statements) • Residential Address Utility Bill • Pension statement and cover letter - 3 months • Proof of Property owned Document • Company ID Card • Personal Tax Card . Pictures of my family . Daughters’ birth certificate . Daughters travel history . Proof of child in school - ission letter, school fees payment, etc I hope this helps someone, Good luck all 7 Likes 2 Shares puffmama: 8:42am On Feb 11 Hello everyone . I am applying for my 4th Schengen visa . As at when I filled my form last year I only wrote as my only destination for tourism . But right now I am considering another state to attend an event and I have ing docs - registration, ticket and hotel - all paid . My question now is this , should I fill another visa application form , I am thinking my number will be different from what's on my appointment slip and my appointment is end of the month . Or should I just leave it as it was and be silent about this other visit . Kindly respond . hunee: 8:44am On Feb 11 Congratulations Silent reader. yoyome20: Hello all, I am a silent reader and I felt I should share my experience as other people's posts helped me put together what I think was a good application, I hope it helps someone Visa application submitted - Jan 30th port returned - Feb 7th Picked up - Feb 10th Visa applied for - 10 days, single entry Visa Approved - 3 months Multiple entry List of documents submitted:- • The completed Schengen Visa Application Form • My Original port • Proof of Travel History- Valid UK visa • My reserved travel return ticket- 10 days • Schengen Visa Travel Health Insurance-10 days AXA Mansard • Hotel reservation receipts – Pairs- 10 days • Letter of Introduction from both companies as well as companies’ documentation and statements- I am a business owner and I have two ed companies so I submitted all my documents ( CAC , Annual returns, statement ) • My Personal 3 Months Payslip from my company • Dependence ing documents –Letter of introduction from my aged mother and teenage daughter • My Personal Bank Statements from the last three months - (Naira and dollar statements) • Residential Address Utility Bill • Pension statement and cover letter - 3 months • Proof of Property owned Document • Company ID Card • Personal Tax Card . Pictures of my family . Daughters’ birth certificate . Daughters travel history . Proof of child in school - ission letter, school fees payment, etc I hope this helps someone, Good luck all mrbourdillon: 5:03pm On Feb 11 yoyome20: Hello all, I am a silent reader and I felt I should share my experience as other people's posts helped me put together what I think was a good application, I hope it helps someone Visa application submitted - Jan 30th port returned - Feb 7th Picked up - Feb 10th Visa applied for - 10 days, single entry Visa Approved - 3 months Multiple entry List of documents submitted:- • The completed Schengen Visa Application Form • My Original port • Proof of Travel History- Valid UK visa • My reserved travel return ticket- 10 days • Schengen Visa Travel Health Insurance-10 days AXA Mansard • Hotel reservation receipts – Pairs- 10 days • Letter of Introduction from both companies as well as companies’ documentation and statements- I am a business owner and I have two ed companies so I submitted all my documents ( CAC , Annual returns, statement ) • My Personal 3 Months Payslip from my company • Dependence ing documents –Letter of introduction from my aged mother and teenage daughter • My Personal Bank Statements from the last three months - (Naira and dollar statements) • Residential Address Utility Bill • Pension statement and cover letter - 3 months • Proof of Property owned Document • Company ID Card • Personal Tax Card . Pictures of my family . Daughters’ birth certificate . Daughters travel history . Proof of child in school - ission letter, school fees payment, etc I hope this helps someone, Good luck all Congratulations Are you a Schengen first timer ? yoyome20: 5:21pm On Feb 11 mrbourdillon: Congratulations Are you a Schengen first timer ? Thanks, and yes I am a Schengen first-timer. hunee: 8:53pm On Feb 11 Please , i am asking again, For those who recently applied for Tourist visas to , Kindly advise on the sum total you paid at Tls? Please advise. Thank you. Short Stay Visa , Kindly correspond. Jane111: 2:31pm On Feb 12 Hello, I was just about to ask the same question. I just applied for a visit visa with wify and after following the prompt, the system generated a payment tag of 88K which I paid and I got an email saying that the appointment is confirmed. Here are my questions please: Is the visa fee 44k? because I am under the impression that your appointment can only be confirmed upon payment of visa fee but it is appearing as "service fee" and i was not expecting it to be 44k. Secondly please which company is the best to buy travel insurance from? Lastly, is the lounge worth it in of ease? I remain grateful to you all, God bless you........ hunee: Please , i am asking again, For those who recently applied for Tourist visas to , Kindly advise on the sum total you paid at Tls? Please advise. Thank you. Short Stay Visa , Kindly correspond. davodyguy: 3:27pm On Feb 12 Jane111: Hello, I was just about to ask the same question. I just applied for a visit visa with wify and after following the prompt, the system generated a payment tag of 88K which I paid and I got an email saying that the appointment is confirmed. Here are my questions please: Is the visa fee 44k? because I am under the impression that your appointment can only be confirmed upon payment of visa fee but it is appearing as "service fee" and i was not expecting it to be 44k. Secondly please which company is the best to buy travel insurance from? Lastly, is the lounge worth it in of ease? I remain grateful to you all, God bless you........ This is a crime VAC keeps committing. Block all dates, force people to 'buy dates' You would still pay visa fee when you get to the VAC. What you paid now is just to book appointment Such evil done by Nigerians to Nigerians 1 Like hunee: 5:21pm On Feb 12 Hi Jane, i dont know how to adress you as he or she because of your name. That aside, yes, i confirmed today, service fee for appointment to Tls is 44k per person. For clarity on travel insurance pack, i dont know about your preference, but with ALLIANZ is not bad. Lastly, do not waste monies on lounge, you didnt tell us if you are first timer or frequent, your point of submission. Ok, you can keep that discreet, but know that lounge is a waste of monies unless if you have other engagements should you use it. Take into note that VIP submissions almost experience same waiting times as regular. Jane111: Hello, I was just about to ask the same question. I just applied for a visit visa with wify and after following the prompt, the system generated a payment tag of 88K which I paid and I got an email saying that the appointment is confirmed. Here are my questions please: Is the visa fee 44k? because I am under the impression that your appointment can only be confirmed upon payment of visa fee but it is appearing as "service fee" and i was not expecting it to be 44k. Secondly please which company is the best to buy travel insurance from? Lastly, is the lounge worth it in of ease? I remain grateful to you all, God bless you........ Wishing you a successful visa outcome. As for the amount to be paid at TLS for your visa application, probably someone else can help with the figures. Shallom. Jane111: 6:55pm On Feb 12 Thank you so much, I am male lol........I am a first time applicant (per Schengen) but I have had more than 3 previous US visas in the last decade and currently have a canadian visa as well. As a first time Schengen applicant, pls is there something I should know? Lagos is the point of submission and thanks for the travel insurance........God bless you richly. hunee: Hi Jane, i dont know how to adress you as he or she because of your name. That aside, yes, i confirmed today, service fee for appointment to Tls is 44k per person. For clarity on travel insurance pack, i dont know about your preference, but with ALLIANZ is not bad. Lastly, do not waste monies on lounge, you didnt tell us if you are first timer or frequent, your point of submission. Ok, you can keep that discreet, but know that lounge is a waste of monies unless if you have other engagements should you use it. Take into note that VIP submissions almost experience same waiting times as regular. Wishing you a successful visa outcome. As for the amount to be paid at TLS for your visa application, probably someone else can help with the figures. Shallom. Jane111: 6:58pm On Feb 12 Wow, it is well.........May God help Nigeria, one day, some day, Nigerians will rise and demand a better leadership.........Thank you so much, God bless you...... davodyguy: This is a crime VAC keeps committing. Block all dates, force people to 'buy dates' You would still pay visa fee when you get to the VAC. What you paid now is just to book appointment Such evil done by Nigerians to Nigerians pufframmy: 7:11pm On Feb 12 congratulations yoyome20: Hello all, I am a silent reader and I felt I should share my experience as other people's posts helped me put together what I think was a good application, I hope it helps someone Visa application submitted - Jan 30th port returned - Feb 7th Picked up - Feb 10th Visa applied for - 10 days, single entry Visa Approved - 3 months Multiple entry List of documents submitted:- • The completed Schengen Visa Application Form • My Original port • Proof of Travel History- Valid UK visa • My reserved travel return ticket- 10 days • Schengen Visa Travel Health Insurance-10 days AXA Mansard • Hotel reservation receipts – Pairs- 10 days • Letter of Introduction from both companies as well as companies’ documentation and statements- I am a business owner and I have two ed companies so I submitted all my documents ( CAC , Annual returns, statement ) • My Personal 3 Months Payslip from my company • Dependence ing documents –Letter of introduction from my aged mother and teenage daughter • My Personal Bank Statements from the last three months - (Naira and dollar statements) • Residential Address Utility Bill • Pension statement and cover letter - 3 months • Proof of Property owned Document • Company ID Card • Personal Tax Card . Pictures of my family . Daughters’ birth certificate . Daughters travel history . Proof of child in school - ission letter, school fees payment, etc I hope this helps someone, Good luck all davodyguy: 10:52pm On Feb 12 Jane111: Wow, it is well.........May God help Nigeria, one day, some day, Nigerians will rise and demand a better leadership.........Thank you so much, God bless you...... We need strong institutions. I'll tag FCC on Twitter to wake up hunee: 11:00pm On Feb 12 Jane111: Thank you so much, I am male lol........I am a first time applicant (per Schengen) but I have had more than 3 previous US visas in the last decade and currently have a canadian visa as well. As a first time Schengen applicant, pls is there something I should know? Lagos is the point of submission and thanks for the travel insurance........God bless you richly. Alright, nice to know you have these extensive travel history. Now, let me add. Please ensure you submit all your evidences of relationship with your wife. I understand you know these documents, one of it is Marriage certificate, Marriage pictures, family pictures. You must prove to the officers handling your applications that you are a couple. In addition, your previous visas and most recent, please attach it to your application on your submission date. You are not a first timer tho, you are a frequent traveler based on your travel history. All the same. Please attach all evidences and state in your personal letters all these places you have been. Also, attach your datapage and visa copies , sufficient evidence to your wife's application, if she is a first time traveler with no history. The reason I said this , please read again, is because, we have seen severally that family group visas can be rejected but they approve that of the main applicant who happens to be a frequent traveler. In most cases, it is usually the father or husband. So please, don't play with this update, show them plenty evidence that you will return together if your trip is for vacation, if possible, do an affidavit of return through a lawyer. This application is a walk over from my stats. I no be visa official o, but i bless you to shine. All the best. Shallom 1 Like 1 Share Jane111: 7:31am On Feb 13 You have been so helpful and I cannot thank you enough. Thank you so so much, MOST GRATEFUL....... hunee: Alright, nice to know you have these extensive travel history. Now, let me add. Please ensure you submit all your evidences of relationship with your wife. I understand you know these documents, one of it is Marriage certificate, Marriage pictures, family pictures. You must prove to the officers handling your applications that you are a couple. In addition, your previous visas and most recent, please attach it to your application on your submission date. You are not a first timer tho, you are a frequent traveler based on your travel history. All the same. Please attach all evidences and state in your personal letters all these places you have been. Also, attach your datapage and visa copies , sufficient evidence to your wife's application, if she is a first time traveler with no history. The reason I said this , please read again, is because, we have seen severally that family group visas can be rejected but they approve that of the main applicant who happens to be a frequent traveler. In most cases, it is usually the father or husband. So please, don't play with this update, show them plenty evidence that you will return together if your trip is for vacation, if possible, do an affidavit of return through a lawyer. This application is a walk over from my stats. I no be visa official o, but i bless you to shine. All the best. Shallom hunee: 9:45am On Feb 13 You are most welcome. Regards Jane111: You have been so helpful and I cannot thank you enough. Thank you so so much, MOST GRATEFUL....... 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