Visa Refus

Was your visa application for France denied?

We understand that sometimes visa applications can be denied for various reasons. It's important to understand the common reasons for refusal in order to better prepare your application and avoid common mistakes. For your convenience, the duration of your long-stay visa, which is required for stays exceeding 90 days, should fall within the range of three months to one year. However, if you wish to extend your stay beyond the validity period of your visa, the next step is to apply for a residence permit. This process can be initiated at a prefecture in France.

  • 1. False or forged travel document:

This means that the travel document you presented, such as a passport or visa, is considered to be false or forged, which invalidates your application or your right to stay in France.

  • 2. Insufficient resources to cover the cost of stay:

You have not demonstrated that you have the financial resources necessary to meet your needs during your stay in France. This can include funds for accommodation, food, transport, and other expenses related to the stay.

  • 3. Lack of justification for admission to an educational establishment:

If you wish to come to France to study, you must provide proof that you have been admitted to a higher education institution or a professional training organization to follow a study program.

  • 4. Risk of abuse of stay for studies:

You have not provided sufficient proof or information to demonstrate that your stay in France for study purposes is legitimate and not primarily intended to circumvent immigration laws.

  • 5. Insufficient or unreliable information:

The information you provided to justify the conditions of your stay (such as your intentions, your financial resources, your admission to an establishment, etc.) are deemed incomplete or unreliable by the consular authorities.

  • 6. Ban on returning to French territory:

You have been previously banned from returning to France due to violations or offenses of French or European laws.

  • 7. Risk to public order, public safety, or public health:

Your presence in France is considered potentially dangerous for public order, public safety, or public health, which justifies the refusal of your stay or visa application.

By understanding these potential reasons for refusal, you will be better prepared to present a successful visa application. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific questions or if you need help preparing your visa application for France.

Recourse after a visa refusal

After receiving a visa refusal, you have several options to contest this decision:

  • 1. Gracious appeal to the Consul of France:

The first step is to make a gracious appeal to the Consul of France. You can write a letter expressing your disagreement with the refusal decision and provide additional arguments or documents to support your application. The Consulate will then re-examine your file.

  • 2. New visa application:

You also have the option to submit a new visa application, taking into account the reasons for the initial refusal. Make sure to correct any errors or omissions that could have led to the previous refusal.

  • 3. Seizure of the Commission for the Appeal of Visa Refusal Decisions (CRRV):

If the gracious appeal to the Consul of France does not result in a favorable outcome, or if you prefer to bypass this step, you can directly seize the CRRV. This commission will review your case independently and fairly.

It is important to note that if you choose to seize the CRRV, you must do so within 30 days of the notice of the express or implied refusal of the visa. The commission will allow you to present your case in more detail and obtain a thorough review of your visa application.

If you have additional questions or need assistance in contesting a visa refusal, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you navigate through this often-complex process and to defend your rights in terms of a visa for France.

Recourse to the Administrative Tribunal of Nantes

If the Commission for the Appeal of Visa Refusal Decisions (CRRV) rejects your appeal or if the ministers confirm the visa refusal despite the favorable opinion of the Commission, you have the possibility to file an annulment appeal with the administrative tribunal of Nantes. This appeal for annulment must be filed within two months following the decision of rejection by the CRRV or the ministers. The administrative tribunal of Nantes will review your case independently and impartially, assessing whether the visa refusal decision was justified according to the laws and regulations in force.

If you are considering filing an appeal with the administrative tribunal of Nantes following a visa refusal, please do not hesitate to contact us for additional information or to benefit from professional assistance in your process.