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I am from Pakistan and applied for a Schengen tourist visa for Spain in 2013. The visa was rejected on the grounds the purpose of visit wasn’t clear and that they couldn’t determine whether I would return to my own country, plus that my funds weren’t enough for a visit of two weeks. I had all the documentation that one could think of, from the invitation letter from a local Spanish resident to the hotel booking, sufficient bank balance ($12,000 for two weeks) and much more. I appealed the decision instantly and provided them with the invitation letter and still got a refusal stating that my intentions of returning back to my country were not clear. Understandably, I was 23 at that time and I can comprehend their stereotyping process and what not.

Now I will be reapplying for a Student Schengen visa for my master's at a reputable university in Spain, for which I have a 30% scholarship.

Will my earlier rejection affect my Student visa?

My parents will be sponsoring my tuition and living costs. How can I make clear that I am only going for educational purposes and will return to my country?






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Does previous visa refusal affect future visa application?

Although every application has to be treated as a new application, a history of visa rejection can cause the issuing officer to spend a few extra minutes on your file. A visa refusal, however, it is not enough reason for the automatic refusal of the application.

Do embassies know about visa refusal in other countries?

As long as there is no visa rejection stamp on your passport none will know that another country has denied your visa. Except for Schengen countries as they use the same system and they will be able to pull you information. In the Western world all of the embassies are linked into common computer networks and systems.

Can I apply for visa after refusal?

Yes, you can apply if you have detected a mistake in your visa application. However, a country's immigration department may ask you for the copy of your refusal to enter the country before giving you the permission to reapply. If the reasons for the visa refusal are satisfactory, you will be allowed to reapply.

Can we reapply for student visa after denial?

Once an F1 visa is denied, it is final and there is no system of appealing for it. However, applicants can reapply and submit the visa application by paying the fee again. Make sure you ask the embassy about the reason for denial so that you can prepare better for the next application.



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