An Indian professional’s recent experience of having their Schengen visa application rejected not once, but twice, has sparked a conversation among global travelers. Sharing their story on Reddit, the individual detailed how they were preparing for a business conference in France but ultimately couldn’t attend due to visa issues. Despite reapplying with more comprehensive documentation after the initial rejection, the core reason remained the same: authorities expressed “reasonable doubts on whether (he would) leave the member states” after the visa expired, and found the “purpose and intention of stay felt unreliable.”
This situation has highlighted a common concern for many visa applicants, especially those seeking to travel for business or tourism. The applicant, having already missed their intended travel date, is now contemplating an appeal to ensure these rejections do not negatively impact future travel plans. The online community has offered varied advice, with some suggesting an appeal is worthwhile as there’s nothing to lose, while others caution that an appeal for a past event might not present the applicant in the best light. Several users also emphasized the importance of demonstrating strong ties to one’s home country, such as through property ownership or family commitments, which can be crucial in alleviating the doubts of immigration officials.