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Schengen Visa Rejection FAQ

Let us now read about the various reasons that your Schengen visa id rejected and what you can do to avoid this as well as what to do in the case of a Schengen visa rejection

– You have a criminal record. – You did not provide proof of sufficient funds.

Some Reasons for Rejection

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– You did not submit all your documents. – You lied in your Schengen visa application. Please always be honest in your application since they have means of finding out if you try to game the system.

– You do not show clear intent of returning back to your home country. This is one of the main reasons that your Schengen visa is rejected. Especially when you are under the age of 30. In your application, you need to show that you intend to return to your home country. This should be mentioned in your cover letter and it could be reasons like job, aged parents, going back to school etc. Many young girls unfortunately are seen as potential immigrants and hence you should show a clear intention of coming back to your home country after your trip.

– Your passport is damaged or about to expire. – You did not show a proper travel itinerary for your stay in Europe. If it is your first time, then it is advisable to show confirmed return flight tickets as well as proof of accommodation for every single day of your Europe trip.

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What happens if Schengen visa is rejected? You have an option of appealing the decision. But please note that you have only 60 days to make this appeal. And there is no guarantee that your appeal will be approved. It is always advisable to make a fresh application after correcting all your mistakes from your first application.

Please note that you cannot get a refund from VFS if your visa is rejected. You can only claim for a visa refund if a decision has not been made with regards to your Schengen visa.

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You have an option for checking the status of your visa application online. However, in most cases you will know the final outcome only once you receive your passport in hand. Since it shows only that your passport has been dispatched and it doesn’t say anything about your Schengen visa approval/rejection.

How do I know if my Schengen visa is approved?

Trust me. It is not very easy to procure a Schengen visa for solo women/men. The below reasons could be why it was rejected: – You are less than the age of 30. – You do not have a source of income. – You are dependent on your family members. – You did not show clear intention of returning back to your home country. – You are deemed as a potential immigrant.

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