My Schengen Visa Rejection Story - Denied From EUROPE Twice!

In fact, it was rejected twice! Initially, Switzerland rejected it and later on even France did the same.

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[Radhika_Nomllers]

This is the first time I have made such a simple, sit and talk video. But I thought it was important to talk about this experience. What do you guys think? Was this experience fair?

[RELIENCE]

1) Same thing happened to me in France and Germany. Got rejecteted twice, lost 80K INR as I had everything booked assuming I will get visa. Why wouldnt I ? Eventually My fellow passenger had to go to europe all alone without me and I was heartbroken

2) Next Year applied in Netherlands through Tour operator, THANK GOD they called me for an interview and asked me why my Visa was rejected last year twice. I got a chance to tell my side and I got the VISA with them telling me ALWAYS APPLY FROM SAME COUNTRY AFTER REJECTION

Learning
1) Spend extra money to go through tour company as they process thousand of application each day
2) Indian passport is shite.
3) ALWAYS APPLY FROM SAME COUNTRY AFTER REJECTION

[AnnuSia]

Dear Radhika, I feel you. I got my visa rejected today from France. It came as a blow because I have US visa and I am a resident of UAE but still. I m sad but I hope things will turn out well.

[varunarya]

As an Indian now living in Europe for over a decade, i find the process of European tourist visa extremely cumbersome, arbitrary, unnecessarily laborious and off-putting. As a potential tourist, you get so demotivated. Try through Spain or Portugal next time. Those countries are a bit more relaxed.

[GirlintheMidst]

For the person who has never been to Europe, listening to your story is really disheartening. I hope you get it through🙏

[-_.Kiki._-]

I'm so sad what happened to you, since being german I can't help you with recommendations on how to get a visa, but I recommend that you check out the non Schengen countries in Europe. Croatia and the non EU countries in the western balkans are great for summer and have some of the best beaches in Europe. Also Transsilvana in Romania and Turkey, Georgia and Armenia on the outskirts of Europe are great places to visit and much more affordable. I also recommend Israel, even though it's not in Europe and pretty expensive, but one of the best places to visit is the world.
I'm planning my trip to India, that's why I found your video :)

[avdhutasharma]

We are equally sad to hear this 😔
I hope next time Europe calls you, and you don't have to go through all the hustle again! Lots of love to you and can't wait to see your vlog from another continent 🤗❤️

[MrJitubisht]

Hi radhika, i have 2 Schengen visa on my passport and last year i applied through vfs france and i got the maximum no. of days which was 6 months with 90 days stay. What i have noticed the biggest problem in your case is your stay duration. You Shouldn’t have shown an itinerary of 2 months because spending 2 months in switzerland is nothing less than 5 to 7 lakh rupees and looks suspicious. Even if you have shown them only 10 days itinerary they would have given you minimum 30days stay. So next time plan a short itinerary without any ambiguity, you should be clear about your itinerary in cover letter with intra travel bookings. Like my itinerary was paris to bordeaux to toulouse to Paris and i have booked all the train tickets through omio app later after getting visa i cancelled them. So next time do take care of this point. All the best for your future travel .

[firestick-]

Schengen visa should be taken from first port of entry in schengen or country where you have maximum stay .. Since you have 02 rejections advisable to wait for 6-8 months before you re apply .. When you re apply ensure that you have all hotel bookings, return tickets, make a day to day itinerary explaining places that you shall be visiting & your bank statement having ample funds to support your stay abroad.

[TrulyNomadly]

This is awful, love. I’m so sorry you had to go through this nightmare thrice, the rejection and the financial loss really pinch :( I’m so sure the Universe will gift you something amazing instead for the upcoming months, and hopefully a tourism board will bring you into Europe too very soon and clear this rejection record ❤️

[sunainayadavphd]

Although they will never put it in writing, you're clearly an immigration risk to them due to your unmarried status and lack of ties to India. - shown mostly through employment! It's a sad reality we Indians have to face. I would recommend going through an agent who knows how to prepare documents properly.

[kamleshkukreja]

Mam.. Only reason for ur rejection was ur 2 months long only Switzerland itinerary...
Literally no one goes to Europe for two long months and visit only one small country like Switzerland...
That created doubt about purpose of Anyways really informative video.... One can learn a lot from this..
Thank you mam

[MrSoorajorpheus]

Having travelled to 55 countries on Indian passport including multiple visits to Schengen area, I think it's time we admit and realize that Indain ordinary passport holders are the most "beaurocratically abused" group of travelers.

While we claim India is a super power, it's time to check and ask ourselves the reality (you are one amoung million who get rejected with no proper reason) but only because India govt doesn't push the travel rights of citizens.

[RUNWAY]

You can be rejected any number of times but it doesn’t mean you will be blacklisted. You are banned only if you do anything illegal, have breached previous visa conditions or is a security risk. So you can keep applying without any worries.

[ParamparaPatilHashmi]

Hi Radhika! I am sorry to know of your experience and all the cancelled plans. Applying for Schengen visa can be a cumbersome process & much of it seems unnecessary & bullyish. I've had my luck with 3 Schengen visas as a freelancer and now a resident permit, here's a few things you can keep in mind for your next application:
1. Detailing is the key in your application- Your itinerary for the number of days you're applying across Schengen states, accommodation, flights, travel insurance & how you're going to travel across the cities (rail pass/ car rental, etc), a detailed itinerary document (nothing vague), a self-employment letter declaring your primary source of income & the recognition of your work (Brand/ Tourism board contracts/ emails/ payment slips). Specify that you have family back in India & that you will travel back for them & mentioning potential commitments after your trip which give you a purpose to return. The reason for most visa rejections is lack of clarity in purpose of travel & reasons to return. Address both points abundantly well.
2. In case of a rejection, always reapply from the embassy that rejected- 1. It shows consistency & that you're trying to correct the shortcomings of your previous application. Mention the rejection in your cover letter and that you're trying to address that issue what additional documents. Because EU states are interconnected in their affairs, so consistency in application is necessary.
There is no such thing as blacklisting unless the reasons of rejection are legal discrepancies. But it makes sense to wait 3 months post a rejection to apply again. Despite the tiresome visa process, things get better. I'd love to help you with your next application if you need help :) Looking forward to your next trip! Cheers xxx

[kavithashetty]

I can completely understand as my visa just got rejected 2 weeks back for the same reasons, though I am working for a private company since a decade and I had submitted my leave approval letter too, premium services of VFS is of no use, I lost money to it as it was worthless. For me disheartening is that I had booked non refundable flight tickets, I still don't understand the logic behind the requirements of flight tickets and insurance when the reckless consulate want yo reject visa for this stupid reason and waste someones hard earned money, if you have any idea then let me know if there is any grievance system to complaint aginst the consulate

[Harirn]

Me and my wife got our Schengen Visas twice applying via Belgium and Netherlands. It is very imperative that they feel we will come back to our original country after the trip. My wife is unemployed however had a pretty strong Bank Balance and applied saying she was financing on her own.

[travelwithshreya]

Radhika, I am feeling very sorry to know this. My Schengen visa (Estonia) got rejected just a week back and this was my first visa rejection too. Earlier, I got Schengen visas for Netherlands and Iceland (all applied via Thailand as I was living there). This was the first time I applied via VFS India and got rejected. Feels terrible. I know. Never mind, I am glad to see you exploring Ethiopia. Happy travels darling!

[dineshchoudhary]

I had opted for premium lounge service with vfs, they filled the form n checked the documents however they filled wrong visa type form, so basically staff are not trained n its pure waste of money, I was refused for visa n then same week I applied again n filled the form by myself, it was approved.

They did provide mineral water part of service 🙄

[malang-aks]

A girl with good heart. you put so much in video. Thank you very much ☺. I wish you will get your visa next time for sure!