Visa applications take time to process. The waiting period before and after the interview can be tiring. Now imagine hearing the long-awaited visa was denied. Nothing can be more heartbreaking. Luxembourg is a European country, and like all European countries, getting a Visa there is not as simple as making bread and jam; it requires a process. It is often better to hire the services of professionals who specialize in this field if you are new at it.
To new applicants, being denied their visa and the chance to travel abroad stirs fear in them, causing them to often worry during the process that they start to overlook simple things like knowing some of the factors that may affect their Visa application and how to avoid them.
Some applicants often believe that by meeting all stipulated requirements asked by the embassy, they deserve the issuance of a visa. However, Visas such as a study visa might be refused if at any point the consular officer and the Luxembourg embassy find the applicant guilty of certain illegalities like forgery.
A Visa might be denied or rejected based on the comments of the consular officer at the embassy or consulate. A negative comment about a certain document presented might lead to such a Visa being denied. While a positive comment might lead to a visa being issued. The task of checking if applicants qualify for the visa, they are applying for is the job of the consular officer and the embassy.
Five of the main reasons why a visa in Luxembourg is denied are as follow.
Presenting a false or altered passport
A valid passport should not be fake, must be in an excellent state of use, possess a deadline of at least 3 months longer than as required by the visa, at least 2 free pages for the visa application, etc. An applicant presenting any visa which fails any of the listed criteria might have his or her visa denied. Common mistakes to avoid when submitting a passport to the Luxembourg embassy are submission of passports with illegible personal data, missing internal pages, altered photos, damaged passport cover, etc.
Inability to justify the purpose and conditions of the stay
An applicant without a solid purpose for traveling is likely to be refused a Visa in Luxembourg if the embassy finds such a candidate unqualified for the visa. This is to say that without a concrete purpose or reason for going abroad, an applicant should not apply for a Visa. Such purposes include but are not limited to; business, vacation, study, employment, et cetera. Every applicant must provide a justified purpose and the condition of stay in the country if he or she gets an issued visa. Insufficient or lacking plans might affect the visa application.
Lacking proof of a sufficient means of subsistence
Anyone who can provide for him or herself during the expected duration of stay in a foreign country and the return to the original country is very likely to be refused a visa. Without valid proof of either a source of income or a sponsor, an applicant has no reliable means of survival in the country, hence a burden on the government. It is better to firstly gain employment in the country, admission to an institution, etc. before seeking to travel out of the country.
Having medical insurance that does not meet the minimum coverage of the type of visa
Health care insurance is important to all humans. Applicants should ensure they have adequate medical insurance before applying for a Visa. Otherwise, they risk being denied.
False flights and Hotels Bookings
Visas being denied on the basis that hotels and flights were merely booked but not paid for, is another reason and a common one at that. Ensure to book and pay for flights and accommodation before presenting all documents required for the application. When a Visa application is denied, a notice is sent by the consular officer to the applicant and must be in an understandable language.
How to avoid your visa from being Denied
The best way to avoid a denial is to follow all the rules and make sure to satisfy all criteria listed by the embassy and specific to the type of visa being applied for. Avoidance of the listed reasons above and others will help reduce the risk of being denied.
