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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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# Applicable Law Articles (Note: The text provided contains only a heading/title without substantive content to translate. The section "Articles de loi applicables" translates to "Applicable Law Articles" or "Applicable Legal Provisions.")
- Visa Code Art. 32 — Refusal of visa
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Critical deadlines
- Analysis of the notified refusal — immediate upon notification (Visa Code 810/2009 art. 32)
- Compilation of the appeal file — under 14 days
- Written appeal to the SEM — 30 days from refusal (LEI 6 / PA 50)
- TAF appeal if SEM fails — 30 days from SEM decision (LTAF 31 / PA 50)
- Enhanced application — at any time
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