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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, Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency shares
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.
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