The success rate of visa approval depends on many factors. It also depends on the country you are applying for and what proof of documentation you have.
But sometimes, simple mistakes can get your visa application denied.
While rejecting a visa application, in most cases, the embassy/consulate or high commission provides a reason for the rejection. This helps you to rectify your application and apply again. The major visa refusal reasons are as follows –
- Incomplete/Insufficient travel itinerary
A travel itinerary is important to show your exact plan for the visit. Quite often, applicants don’t provide a detailed itinerary. A good travel itinerary should state all the countries/states you plan on visiting. It should also be accompanied by flight tickets and hotel bookings for the same.
- Travel document discrepancies
Sometimes, it is the thing right in front of you that is the biggest problem. The passport goes unnoticed a number of times when people are arranging their documents. Submitting an expired/damaged passport, or a passport with no blank pages are grounds for visa rejection. Apart from this, different countries have different requirements for the applicant’s passport. If it fails to meet this, it will be rejected.
- Delayed application
Submitting a late application, with less than the embassy recommended processing time left until the travel date will often lead to your visa getting rejected. In a lot of cases, the embassy will also have strict rules on the number of days before your travel date, after which you cannot apply.
- Insufficient funds
This is one of the most common visa rejection reasons. While travelling to a country, you will be required to show that you have enough funds to support your stay throughout the stay duration. This is to ensure that you do not have a tough time in the country and that you do not become a liability for the country. So, if you do not possess enough funds, your application will instantly be rejected. It can also be rejected if the funds are not easily accessible.
- Information mismatch
If any information mentioned on the application form does not match with your travel documents, your application will be rejected. This is a very common occurrence when people fill the form hastily. Ensure that the details mentioned on your application form are the same as those in the passport.
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- Criminal record
If you have been/are convicted of a criminal offence, you are considered as a threat to the destination country. As a result, your application will almost always be rejected. If you have a clear criminal record, you will not face any issues regarding this.
- Poor visa interview
The visa interview plays a significant role in determining the outcome of your visa application. Providing a poor visa interview will almost always lead to visa rejection. This can include being nervous during the interview, providing unnecessary details, not being able to communicate effectively with the interviewer, etc. As a result, ensure that you are well prepared for the interview to be able to answer any of the questions without any hesitation.
- Fake documents
Providing fake and forged documents will lead to an automatic visa rejection. Once you have made an application, the visa authorities will perform a thorough check to ensure your document’s validity. If it is found that the document is fake, they will reject the application and possibly ban you from applying again for a specific time.
- Ineligible sponsor
In cases where you are being sponsored for the visa, the chances of your application being successful will depend on your sponsor as well. The authorities will check the status of your sponsor for aspects such as their legal status, tax obligations, income, etc. If any of this does not meet the standards, you will face rejection.
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Article originally published by Nigeria-based Daily Info