Understanding your situation
Your Schengen visa application was refused. The refusal notice should indicate:
- The reason(s) for refusal (one or more of the standard reasons in the Visa Code)
- Information about your right to appeal
- The deadline for lodging an appeal
Common refusal reasons include:
- Insufficient proof of financial means
- Doubts about intention to leave before visa expiry
- Incomplete travel insurance
- Previous visa violations
- Security concerns
What you need to prepare
- ✓Visa refusal notice with reasons
- ✓Copy of your visa application and supporting documents
- ✓Additional evidence addressing the refusal reasons
- ✓Proof of financial means
- ✓Travel insurance documentation
- ✓Return ticket and accommodation proof
⏰ Deadline
Varies by country (typically 1-3 months from refusal)
🏛️ Authority
Varies: Immigration Appeals Board, Administrative Court, or Embassy
⚖️ Legal basis
EU Visa Code (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009), Article 32(3)
Expert tips
- 1.Check the specific appeal procedure for the country that refused your visa
- 2.Address each refusal reason point by point
- 3.Provide concrete evidence, not just explanations
- 4.Submit the appeal within the stated deadline
- 5.Consider hiring an immigration lawyer for complex cases
Document you need
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Administrative appeal
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