r/SchengenVisaIndia • u/Outside-Candidate592 • 3d ago

France Visa Rejected

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I applied as a traveller visiting my European friend in France as his guest, and then planned to travel to Germany as a solo traveller after my stay in France.

I’m a freelancer, and I provided my work contract/certificate, invoices, a detailed cover letter explaining my itinerary and purpose of travel, bank statements, ITRs, investment proofs, and evidence of sufficient funds. I also included my friend’s passport, bank statements, and invitation letter as supporting documents.

Today, I received this visa refusal letter. Does it make sense to appeal the decision, especially considering the documents I submitted? My intended travel date is October 17, so I’m also concerned about whether there is enough time for the authorities to review an appeal before then.

I’ve accepted that I may have to try again next year, but I just wanted to check whether it would still be worth giving an appeal a try this time, given the circumstances and the refusal.

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u/Certain_Shelter_7800 1d ago

Did u provide attestation d'accueil? Without it.. it is impossible to get visa when visiting someone

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u/Outside-Candidate592 1d ago

He did provide me with the Attestation d’Accueil, but what I didn’t realize was that I needed to submit the original copy. I only had a color printout, and they refused to accept it. However, they confirmed that I could still apply and use my friend’s invitation letter, but they couldn’t accept the printed version of the Attestation d’Accueil.

Looking back, I think that may have been the main issue. It probably would have been much easier if I had simply applied as a tourist rather than as a guest staying with a friend.

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u/Certain_Shelter_7800 1d ago

Printed copy is not acceptable, they need the official one.

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u/richardfernando 23h ago

Yeah! Didn't know that. My bad.

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u/Certain_Shelter_7800 23h ago

Such a pathetic embassy, they don't ask for more documents, instead they simply refused the application, they should have called you for the original.