Refusal of Schengen visa (Netherlands short stay French embassy) [duplicate]

How can we appeal successfully after refusal? We have 2 refusals from the same French embassy. The only reason for refusal was, "Not sure the applicant will leave the country on time."

Best Answer

Basically, you should try to show you have strong ties with your country of residence, things that would compel you to come back and make an illegal stay in the Netherlands less attractive. A good situation/job, family, a house, etc. could all go some way toward that but at this stage it might not be enough. Consulates have a large “margin of appreciation”, especially for this reason.

In practice, you should submit any document that would establish that and could also write a letter articulating your arguments (your wish to come back to your country, etc.).

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What can I do if my Schengen Visa is refused?

You have several options if your Schengen visa is rejected:

Apply for a new Schengen visa. ...

Apply for a National Visa to a Schengen country. ...

Appeal your rejection.

Do embassies know about visa refusal in other countries?

The embassy doesn't track your refusal, CLASS does. That's a database accessible to every American consular officer in the world at the click of a mouse, so it's not just the embassy where the visa refusal takes place.

How quickly can we reapply for a Schengen Visa after a rejection?

Meaning, Embassy officials will determine when you can reapply for your Schengen Visa. This can be anywhere between 1 - 6 months.

How do I appeal Schengen Visa refusal Netherlands?

Objections must be submitted in writing If your application for a visa for the Netherlands has been refused, you will receive an official letter explaining the decision. You will then have 4 weeks to object to this decision in writing. Read the letter to find out how to lodge an objection.

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