How to Get Your Visa Approval in Foreign Embassies in Nigeria

Getting your visa approved by foreign embassies is an important first step when planning to travel abroad. The application process is usually a mountain to surmount and many Nigerians struggle to secure foreign visas every day. A large number of Nigerians want to travel abroad for different reasons such as:

– To search for better employment opportunities;

– To pursue their studies;

– For vacation

And most commonly to search for ‘greener pastures’! The visa application process is quite tedious, and every application is assessed rigorously and decisions are based on various merits. According to The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs,

 Supporting documents are only one of many factors a consular officer will consider in your interview. Consular officers look at each application individually and consider professional, social, cultural and other factors during adjudication. Consular officers may look at your specific intentions, family situation, and your long-range plans and prospects within your country of residence. Each case is examined individually and is accorded every consideration under the law.”

During an interview by Vanguard Nigeria in May 2015, The U.S. Mission in Nigeria says that no fewer than 220,000 Nigerians applied for non-immigrant visas in 2014.

 featured image(source:www.infobae.com)

The Chief Consular Officer of the U.S. Embassy, Ms Stacie Hankins said its Consular Section approved 66 percent of tourist visa applications.

She also said the U.S. Mission received more than 138,578 applications for non-immigrant travel to the U.S. for the 2015 fiscal year, which started in October 2014.

 

In this line, an Information obtained from Herald Nigeria indicates that there was a total of 202,267 visa applications, from which the US embassy made about $32.4million. Of these, 65, 858 applications were denied, yielding a denial rate of 32.56%.

Below Is a Photo That Shows US Visa Application Information of Various African Countries:

visa-app

In many instances, the visa application is denied for reasons ranging from the mistake made by an agent, inability to explain the source of funds, no travel history, lack of home ties and false information etc. Most times, it discourages Nigerians from making their desired trip since a visit to many foreign countries will require a visa, especially outside Africa.

Fortunately, Travelstart Nigeria will be revealing 7 secrets on how to get your visa approved by foreign embassies in Nigeria:

1.  Sufficient Funds

The pattern and consistency of inflow and outflow of funds recorded in your account are one of the most credible evidence that embassies rely on to justify giving you a visa. Apart from having sufficient funds, it is essential that it can be traced to a reliable source. If there is a sudden surge of funds in your account, that is not consistent with the average pattern over the previous 12 months, then you need to explain it. One of the criteria according to The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs state that your bank statement must reflect you can cater for your expenses while in the United States.

2.  Avoid Mistakes in the Visa Application

Ensure you write your answer clearly or type them in with a clear font. Avoid run-on sentences, jargons and slang or big grammar and ambiguous phrases. Adequate and precise filling of DS 160 Online form (Nonimmigrant Visa Application form) on http://www.ustraveldocs.com/.  Try to keep your responses short, simple and straight to the point. In case, there is an interview make sure your answers correspond to what is written on the forms submitted. This can increase your  chance of getting your visa approved immediately

3.  Do Not Give False Information

When you apply for a visa, make sure it contains no misrepresentation of fact in either the application itself or the supporting documents. Document fraud is typically discovered at the consulate when the foreign national goes in for the visa interview. If you submit fraudulent documents, such as a fake passport, educational degree, or something else, it can result in permanent visa ineligibility.

4.  Be Confident When Answering Your Questions

Have an interesting interaction ability with the Consular Officer, no panicking, no fidgeting, no desperate appearance or tone, avoid lengthy responses. Try to be concise and precise. Try to be confident when responding to questions from the Consular officer,  even if you are not entirely sure. The reason is that once you communicate your uneasy feeling to the interviewer, they may become suspicious of your answers. Most times, interviews that have gone smoothly can be ruined by one last weak and feeble answer by the applicant.

5.  Good Appearance

Appearance is extremely important as it plays a supporting role. It supports your image and reflects that you intend on taking the interview seriously. Whether you look professional or sloppy could play a huge role to decide if you are suitable for the Visa. Appearance isn’t everything, but it’s important enough to consider as a priority. You don’t want to walk into the interview looking sloppy, try to look neat and professional. Decent attire reflects a positive outlook. Avoid too much makeup, and jewellery should be kept to a minimum. Avoid applying too much perfume and don’t chew gum. These are just a few apparent reasons that can lead to an unsuccessful outcome.

6.  Clear Purpose of the Trip

 Be precise on where you are going, especially the reason why you want to visit the country. If it’s for tourism or studies; also be sure of your length of stay, which is when you intend on travelling and your return date (back to your home country)

7.  Strong Socio-Economic Ties

 Using your last savings to embark on a vacation is questionable, instead prove that you have a strong economic reason ( i.e a good job, investments and sufficient funds) which are good reasons for you to return to your home country. According to the US Embassy, the 214(b) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which states:

“Every alien shall be presumed to be an immigrant until he establishes to the satisfaction of the officer, at the time of the application for a visa . . . that he is entitled to nonimmigrant status . . .”

Visa officers want to make sure that after your trip is over you will return to your home country. Hence officers want to see if there are compelling reasons in terms of strong ties you have with your home country. Show proof of “strong ties” that bind you to your country of residence. The Consular Officers conducting visa interviews look for proof that you will return to your country. Evidence of “strong ties” includes proof of economic ties, business ownership or employment, social and family relationships

Bonus #8: Ask Questions

If your agent or consultant does not ask you questions, you should ask them in order to familiarise yourself with what is inputted in the document, so in case there is an interview you can answer what is written on the form.

In conclusion, it is important to pay attention to your visa application, ask intelligent questions and in addition be confident!

 

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74 thoughts on “How to Get Your Visa Approval in Foreign Embassies in Nigeria

  1. I really love this blog.

  2. Can someone like me that is receiving salary of #50,000 in a month can travel and I do not know anybody in abroad at all,and I wish to travel and come

  3. What if my plan to travel to US or CANADA is my first trip out of my country? What is my chances of disverging my passport with one of this country?

  4. Please I need you to guide me on how I can successfully process my visitor application to a friend in canada

  5. Please i need your advise i went to the interveiw last month but i was denied by American enbassy, how do i do pls. Thanks

  6. Hello,
    Please how is Dubai and USA visa in your company.

    • Hi Adewole, thanks for your comment. We do not specialise in visa of any kind. I would suggest you contact the Embassy direct and they should be able to assist or point you in the correct direction.

      Best of luck.

      Aminat

  7. A family friend he led to booked a ticket to Atlanta but tell return ticket was scheduled six months after. Agencies saw it, I contacted your company but they did nothing. Only telling me, pay the same amount.
    Your company contributed why was not admitted into USA.

    • Hi Adesegun, thanks for your comment. we sincerely apologise for any inconveniences we might have caused. Please do send us a mail on info@travelstart.com.ng, so that we can investigate on it. ~Aminat

  8. I need ur advice on visa cos I want to go to d embassy for interview pls advice me

    • Hi Hammed, thanks for your comment. We do not specialise in visa of any kind. I would suggest you contact the Embassy direct and they should be able to assist or point you in the correct direction.

      Best of luck.

      Aminat

  9. My friend who is graduating in the u.s.a military sent me an invitation for his graduation ceremony. Please how do i prepare myself as his sponsor before going to the embassy next week for visa.please I don’t want to be denied visa.thanks for your assistance. This is my contact number (08037599818)

    • Hi Ugoo, thanks for your comment. We do not specialise in visa of any kind. I would suggest you contact the Embassy direct and they should be able to assist or point you in the correct direction.

      Best of luck.

      Aminat

  10. Pls how can u help me about Sweden visa bcos I apply bt them not give me….Pls what can u do for me thanks

  11. Please leave your comment… Is the same rule applicable to Russian or other embassies?

  12. Please. I have a family friend in Brazil. She did send me an invitation via the church. And documents guiding the invitation. But for some reasons I couldn’t meet up for some reasons. Now she wants to send another invitation. How do I start the process not to be denied.

  13. Pls how can I get visa application for Kuwait… Am a medical personnel..location of Kuwait embassy in. Nigeria.my email charlesdegore@gmail.com

    • Hi Charles, thanks for your comment. We do not specialise in visa of any kind. I would suggest you contact the Embassy direct and they should be able to assist or point you in the correct direction.

      Best of luck.
      Aminat

  14. Please am planning to go for my masters in Germany, @ biellfeld university, this summer season how do get the visa fast. Thks

    • Hi Adegeshin, thanks for your comment. We do not specialise in visa of any kind. I would suggest you contact the Embassy direct and they should be able to assist or point you in the correct direction.

      Best of luck.

      Aminat

  15. Please am planning to go for my masters in Germany, @ biellfeld university, this summer season how do get the visa fast. Thks also what are the likely questions pls

  16. am about to apply for a visiting visa to the usa,do i need a letter of invitation from the usa for that? pls kindly advise me

  17. I was denied a Canada visa….and i will like to reapply how do i go??

    • Hi David, thanks for your comment. We do not specialise in visa of any kind. I would suggest you contact the Embassy direct and they should be able to assist or point you in the correct direction. However, you can read more of our blog post for few tips on how to get your visa approved.

  18. Please I want to apply for an immigration visa that will enable me and my wife to reside permanently in U.S.A or Canada. What are the necessary step to take and how do about it?

    • Hi David, thanks for your comment. We do not specialise in visa of any kind. I would suggest you contact the Embassy direct and they should be able to assist or point you in the correct direction. However, you can read the more of our blog post for few tips on how to get your visa approved.

  19. Thanks for the info. I wish to aply for USA or Canada visa but don’t know how to start, is it possible to do it online myself! Wat is the site will I log in? Or if am using agent what is the bill

  20. I really desire to migrate to work and live in Canada legally, do your company helps in preparing someone to be able to get the Visa, kindly get intorch.

    • Hello, am planning on travelling to Australia…am a married man with 2kids. How is it possible to go about it. To relocate there? I was also told the is no Aussie consulate here in Nigeria. How do I go about this.. please help me…or link me up with any good Agent

  21. Thanks for those list of advise it really go a long way to help people applying,but since I don really like the USA ,I want you help for Australian or German visa assistant thanks 08181340124.

  22. I really love this cos it gives me clues cos am about leaving for UK.

    • Hi Alimi, thanks for your feedback. Please do check back for more travel tip. ~Aminat

  23. Pls,I need guide on how to go about USA visa.I want to aply it .pls adm;help out

  24. Help me out I need the procedure on how to go about USA visa.

    • Hi Ezemenari, thanks for your comment. We do not specialise in visa of any kind. I would suggest you contact the Embassy direct and they should be able to assist or point you in the correct direction.

      Best of luck.
      Aminat

  25. Thank you for this useful information,going for tourist visa and student visa which one is more easy to get and which country is advisable to go .

  26. Please, how can I get a schegen visa, to work abroad.

  27. Pls help me I need a visa to USA or canada,I don’t knw how to do it so pls I will need ur help for this

  28. Pls I ve gone for US visa but they refuse me and am still going for another one so how can I make it easy now

  29. I wish to apply for US visa to obtain my degree cert. What are the steps needed to take?

    • Hi Famous, thanks for your comment. We do not specialise in visa of any kind. I would suggest you contact the Embassy direct and they should be able to assist or point you in the correct direction.

      Best of luck.

      Aminat

  30. Hello, am planning on travelling to Australia…am a married man with 2kids. How is it possible to go about it. To relocate there? I was also told the is no Aussie consulate here in Nigeria. How do I go about this.. please help me…or link me up with any good Agent..my email is femi_faremi@yahoo.com thanks

    • Hi Femi, thanks for your comment. We do not specialise in visa of any kind. I would suggest you contact the Embassy direct and they should be able to assist or point you in the correct direction.

      Best of luck.

      Aminat

  31. Pls I need your support to get a successful visa to America that’s my number 08171246855

    • Hi Ubuara, thanks for your comment. We do not specialise in visa of any kind. I would suggest you contact the Embassy direct and they should be able to assist or point you in the correct direction.

      Best of luck.

      Aminat

  32. Please guide, am about to apply for tourist visa in the USA, I need procedure on how to start the process. Thanks.

    • Hi Johnson, thanks for your comment. We do not specialise in visa of any kind. I would suggest you contact the Embassy direct and they should be able to assist or point you in the correct direction.

      Best of luck.

      Aminat

  33. Hi. My F1 visa was denail last month and am re apply again this month. And I make some change I change from community college to university. Any advice please

    • Hi Ademola, thanks for your comment. We do not specialise in visa of any kind. I would suggest you contact the Embassy direct and they should be able to assist or point you in the correct direction.

      Best of luck.

      Aminat

  34. My k1 visa was denied last year because of some pictures ther saw in my facebook what will I do pls my 08132257190

    • Hi Blessing, thanks for your comment. We do not specialise in visa of any kind. I would suggest you contact the Embassy direct and they should be able to assist or point you in the correct direction.

      Best of luck.

      Aminat

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