What role does the Visa Application Centre play in granting a Schengen visa?
What role does the Visa Application Centre play in granting a Schengen visa?
I recently made a visa application with VFS Global in London, for a multiple-entry Schengen visa. The interview went really well, and the person interviewing me gave me no indication that anything could be wrong with my application, and he handed me back some of my supporting documents. He then put the other documents in a folder which would be sent to the Embassy.
After I left, I looked through the documents he gave back to me, and in there were photocopies of my past visas, bank statements, payslips, etc. These are all important documents to show my peripatetic history, means of subsistence etc.
Has he already accepted my application and is it only being sent to the Embassy for final approval? If not, why would he return to me most of my supporting documents? Does this disadvantage my application? If so, what can I do about it?
Best Answer
In general, governments contract with companies for a portion of the visa process, outsourcing the administrative tasks. Essentially, it reviews applications to ensure that they are complete, signed, include required materials, and that fees have been paid. Such centres have no decision-making authority; that rests solely with government officials.
If you feel that there has been a misstep or oversight in your case, you could ask for clarification by contacting the centre through which you applied, VHS London (see notation):
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What happens at the visa application Centre?
Your fingerprint scan and facial scan will be captured. A digital fingerprint scanner will collect images of all 10 fingers, and at the same time a digital photo will be captured. This is a quick, discreet and non-intrusive process. Your digital photograph must show your full face.What is the role of VFS?
VFS Global is the world's largest visa outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. The company manages the administrative and non-judgmental tasks related to visa, passport and consular services for its client governments.How does Schengen visa application work?
The process varies from country to country, but the standard requirements for an employment visa in Europe are two copies of a completed application form, two identical photos, a valid passport, your travel reservations, travel and medical insurance, proof of accommodation, an employment contract, and your academic or ...How do you know if your Schengen visa application is approved?
If you have applied for a Schengen Visa via one of their application centers, you can track your application via their website (gvcworld.eu/page/our-services) and online tracking tool. You will need to input an application ID and your date of birth to obtain this information.REASONS WHY SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATIONS GET REJECTED (Highly requested)
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