Experiencing a visa denial can be a dreadful experience. However, this post aims to assist you in identifying the cause of your visa denial, especially if you were not provided with a reason for it.

You are applying for the wrong visa type

The purpose of your intended travel and specific eligibility requirement determines what type of visa you should apply for.

Insufficient funds/ incorrect financial evidence

your visa application is most likely to get denied if you do not have the required proof of funds or you are trying to game the system with a one-time big deposit. you can avoid visa denials by building your statement of account over time.

Providing wrong Information

Lying on your visa application form or during the interview may permanently disqualify you from getting a visa. your visa can also be revoked after issuance if the consular finds out about lies you told during the application.

You are unprepared

Do not go unprepared for the interview, information about visa processing and interview is widely available on the internet. You can also contact Troupe Ng for help, they are happy to assist you every step of the way.

You have no ties to your home country

Everything gives “japa vibes” You are unable to prove to the consular your intent to return to your home country. This is a leading reason for visa denials. Every document you submit down to your cover letter should pass one message “I’m returning to my home country”.

No visa is 100% guaranteed

Flee from anyone who tells you otherwise. The consular decides whether or not to issue a visa after reviewing your application and interviewing you.

One of the best ways to show your intent to return especially when applying for a tourist visa is to have built your travel history. Here’s an article I wrote on how to build your travel history as a Nigerian passport holder.

Disclaimer!

The information on my blog is current and correct at the time of publication but may change at any time without notice. Ojulari Balikis is not affiliated with immigration authorities or their application centres and will not be liable for loss or inconvenience arising from their use of this volatile information.

As much as possible, I will update my blogs but always do your own research before using any travel information. You can always ask me questions in the comment, I’ll always respond with recent information.