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My Schengen visa was refused

The Schengen visa of type C (short stay, max. 90 days) may be refused for the reasons provided for in the Visa Code (EU Regulation 810/2009, applicable in Switzerland). Frequent reasons: insufficient justification of the purpose of the stay, doubt regarding the intention to return, insufficient financial means,…

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Critical deadlines

  1. Analysis of the notified refusalimmediate upon notification (Visa Code 810/2009 art. 32)
  2. Compilation of the appeal fileunder 14 days
  3. Written appeal to the SEM30 days from refusal (LEI 6 / PA 50)
  4. TAF appeal if SEM fails30 days from SEM decision (LTAF 31 / PA 50)
  5. Enhanced applicationat any time

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