Top 7 reasons why visas are denied
After the country for travel is selected, the route is planned, and the tickets and hotel room are booked, the most crucial moment comes - obtaining a visa. And if someone goes through this without complications, then others are less lucky, and instead of one long-awaited stamp in their passport, they get a completely different, not so encouraging one.
Incomplete set of documents
Each country has its own requirements for the required set of documents, and a detailed list can always be found on the embassy website or received in person. The most common reason for visa refusal is the lack of one or two references, photocopies of passport pages or an outdated bank statement. Pay special attention to the minimum amount of insurance, because violation of this requirement (reducing the amount) will also lead to a refusal.
Before applying for a visa, carefully check the list indicated on the embassy website, double-check the number of copies and the relevance of each document. Correcting this situation is not difficult, but it is even easier to prevent it.
Knowingly false data in the questionnaire
All documents submitted to the embassy are carefully checked. That is why it is dangerous to falsify the data in the questionnaire, indicating the wrong place of work or providing a salary certificate with false information. An embassy employee will almost always make a test call to the specified organization and easily reveal the fraud, and in this case it will not be so easy to re-apply for a visa, and the ban on entry into the country can last from 3 months to a year.
Don't lie. Most of the documents that are required at the embassy have analogues. So, a salary certificate can almost always be replaced with a bank statement.
Visas of enemy countries
Due to the aggravated foreign policy situation, some states do not issue visas and do not allow those who have already visited the enemy to enter their territory. The most striking example is the ban on entry to Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Sudan, Libya and Iran to travelers who have previously visited and have a valid or expired visa of this state.
When choosing a country for travel, it is worth considering the presence of other visas in the passport. Before booking tickets, it is necessary to investigate the possibility of a ban on entry into the country for the specified reason.
Problems with law
A state that allows a tourist access to its territory has the right to count on adequate behavior and law-abiding behavior. But the margin of trust in most countries is small - once you break the law, and now only visa-free destinations become available for travel. This is explained by the fact that each misconduct of the traveler is entered into a common database, to which all countries of the Schengen Agreement and a number of other states have access.
Everyone who applied for a visa is checked, including for administrative violations. Anyone who has shown disrespect for the laws of one country in the past is likely to be denied a visa to another. By the way, it is also considered a violation of the law that the tourist did not live in the hotel where he booked the place.
Before visiting a country, you need to familiarize yourself with the peculiarities of its legislation, which can be found in the "Dangers" section on our website. After all, if everyone is well aware that it is not worth walking on lawns, drinking and smoking in public places and conflicting with government officials, then it is better to inquire about specific norms and rules in advance.
Precarious financial situation
Any country is interested in tourists as a source of income. The more money he spends on accommodation, entertainment, food, travel and souvenirs, the more profitable it is for the host state. Therefore, letting unsecured tourists simply does not make sense, and sometimes it is dangerous, because they may well ask for political asylum or become illegal migrants.
That is why the embassy carefully checks the financial situation of each potential guest. The best proof that a tourist will return to their homeland, and on a trip will make generous injections into someone else's budget, is a solid bank account, income statement or documents confirming the availability of property. If, for some reason, an employee of the embassy decides that the traveler is insolvent or is not going to return to his homeland at all, the visa will certainly be refused.
It is necessary to provide the maximum number of documents confirming the viability and availability of reasons for returning.
No other half
Unfortunately, at present there are a number of countries that can only be visited as a married couple or as part of a tourist group. Single girls (this does not apply to young people) are denied a visa without giving any clear arguments. So, for example, they often do not want to replenish the ranks of representatives of the oldest profession with Russians and Ukrainians, and in a number of Arab countries a young unmarried woman is not at all perceived as a person capable of making decisions.
Untidy appearance and strange behavior
They can draw conclusions about the applicant on the basis of his behavior and appearance. Although the proverb does not recommend judging “by clothes”, this rule clearly does not apply in the embassy. Dirty clothes that cause make-up, inappropriate jokes or aggression can also tip the balance in the wrong direction for the traveler.
It is necessary to prepare for the submission of documents and an interview at the embassy. Strict suit, calm and friendly behavior, no alcohol the day before, and most importantly - no emotions. It is not worth joking, arguing or showing impatience at the embassy, since all this can be regarded as inappropriate behavior and will be the reason for refusal.
Finally, it is worth noting the notorious “human factor”. Yes, an embassy employee is also a living person, and he may have prejudiced views or a bad mood. And although no one is immune from this, you need to believe in the best, take a responsible approach to preparing a package of documents and be as polite as possible with representatives of the visa service. Subject to these simple rules, everything will work out, and a visa to the country of dreams will certainly be given.
