A visit to the different embassies in
Lagos and Abuja will give you a fair idea of the number of Nigerians who
want to jet out of the country. Getting the visa for some is like a
lifeline. It is either they get it or nothing else. Rejection for them
is unacceptable. As such, we share tips for a successful visa interview.
Forget about all the stories of rejection you have heard
There
are lots of stories about the mean consular officers at the embassies
and their knack for rejecting visa applications. Do not allow these
stories to get to you. Have a positive mental attitude and you will be
surprised that if you genuinely respond to interview questions, you will
get the visa.
Arrive very early
There is no African time in this case. As early as 7 am
some embassies have kicked off their screening. If you are late, your
chances of even being allowed into the premises are very slim let alone
being interviewed.
Prepare yourself for questions
You
should be prepared to say everything about yourself and your work. So,
when answering the questions, you should focus on demonstrating that you
meet the requirements for getting a particular visa category and of
course, do not lie.
Carry with the right documents
It
is foolhardy when you arrive for an interview and you do not have the
correct documents. Your interview is already jeopardised. It is
essential that you carry the necessary documents.
Familiarise yourself with your application materials
Do
not just carry the right documents, you have to also familiarise
yourself with these documents. Additionally, arrange them in such a way
that you can easily access any document when it is requested.
Address any potential language issues
If
you have an accent (Yoruba, Hausa or Ibo) that could potentially be
difficult for a consular officer to understand you, make sure you speak
slowly. At the same time, if you cannot understand what the consular
officer is saying, do not be afraid to tell him/her. It is for your own
good.
Dress for success
Dress for your visa interview like you will dress for a job interview. You must appear businesslike.
Pray
We
are very religious people in Nigeria. We 'love' God so much. There is
absolutely nothing wrong with praying for your visa application to go
smoothly. However, you must do all the aforementioned. Like they say
work and pray.
8 Guides For A Successful Visa Interview
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7/25/2017
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ReplyDeleteHello, Thank you for the post. I'll like to confirm if it's going to be a problem that I filled my DS-160 without a passport photograph cos I didn't have one handy and I saw in the instructions that I can bring a printed copy for submission instead. But I hear stories about the embassy turning people back because the picture is not on the confirmation page. Do you know anything about this? Thanks.
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