Category "visa-rejections"

Are the terms "visa denial", "visa refusal", and "visa rejection" used in the same standardized way in countries that use English?

Recently I've learned that at least in the UK there is what seems to be an official distinction between two of these terms (though I can never remember which).

Standard Visitor visa application in The Philippines submitted with error

I just submitted my UK Standard Visitor visa application and I inadvertently answered the question Did your travel outside your country of residence? with "NO",

Where can a tourist apply for a UK Visitor (standard) Visa?

Prior to 24 April 2015, Paragraph 28 of the Immigration Rules was (emphasis mine)... An applicant for an entry clearance must be outside the United Kingdom

Missing a flight because applied for UK visa and do not have my passport

This Sunday (31st of May) I have an important flight to Switzerland from Sweden. Unfortunately, I applied a bit late for UK student visitor visa (today is 7th

Schengen visa application rejected because my US visa stamp expires in December. What are my options?

I went to the Italian consulate in Washington, DC today and they would not accept my visa application because they said my US visa stamp cannot expire less than

UK visa: unsigned application form

I just submitted my UK tourist visa application. However I forgot to sign the printed online form although I made an e-signature after my fingerprints registrat

Deportation impact on future travels

If say, one is deported from a given country A. Is it possible for country B to deny that person visa in future on grounds of that deportation?

Can I apply for Schengen Visa in my home country even though I have stayed in Australia for the last 6 months?

This is completely new and weird rule for Schengen Visas. I am currently holding a valid Indian passport but residing in Australia for my studies. I recently ca

UK Visa - will we get it? [closed]

My husband and I are traveling to the UK for our honeymoon after getting married. I have traveled quite a bit previously, but I have had one

UK visa: unsigned application form

I just submitted my UK tourist visa application. However I forgot to sign the printed online form although I made an e-signature after my fingerprints registrat

How many months in advance can you apply for a UK Standard Visitor visa?

I am a South African citizen planning on travelling to mainland Europe for three months and then London after that. The Schengen requires me to show the UK visa

Family LTR permit refused, wife has to leave, can she come back on a tourist visa?

My wife and I are married for 13 years, 3 years ago we moved to the UK, bought a business, and live a lovely life. We brought all our furniture, pets and finan

Netherlands Schengen visa rejected; what can I do? [duplicate]

I applied to the Netherlands for a Schengen visa, and was refused. I showed hotel bookings for 14 days in the Netherlands, since I didn't have

Clarification Regarding Invalid Application

What's the difference between an Invalid Application (i.e., due to non-payment of Visa Fee) and a Rejected Application? Can such an Invalid Application be dee

Student visa rejected for Portugal. Can I apply for Schengen tourist visa to Estonia?

I am Indian by nationality and live and work in Portugal. My boyfriend is also Indian, and he lives in India. Recently my boyfriend applied for a Portugal stud

Uk visa application rejection [duplicate]

I have applied for a UK visa twice and i got a rejection the first time was in 2013 and the rejection reason was the bank statment and that i

What does this black-font Israeli stamp on my Passport mean?

I applied for B2 Tourist visa at Israel embassy in New Delhi last week. But my visa application got rejected and stamped a black stamp on my passport. What do

Schengen visa application rejected because my US visa stamp expires in December. What are my options?

I went to the Italian consulate in Washington, DC today and they would not accept my visa application because they said my US visa stamp cannot expire less than

Visit visa to the UK - processing time? [closed]

My husband applied to come to the UK for a party that is going to be held on the 10th of February. He booked part of the venue, paid a £

Can a Finland Schengen visa get rejected if the invitation letter holder is unemployed?

My friend, a Finland citizen, sent me a invitation letter. I have applied and been to my interview, a few days ago. My friend was employed when I got the letter