Why is a Schengen visa rejected?
A visa application for the Netherlands can be refused. In that case you will receive a letter explaining why the visa has been refused.
In the example below, that is reason 2.: the purpose and circumstances of the intended stay have not been sufficiently demonstrated.
That is also the most common reason for one visa rejection. And as you can read, this has to do with the proof that you will return to the country of origin. This can be demonstrated, for example, by documents proving the return to the country of origin. These are important in order to be able to rule out the risk of settlement as much as possible. The following documents can be considered;
- documentary evidence showing that the visa applicant has a job in the country of origin, such as an employer's statement, employment contract;
- proof of enrollment at an educational institution in the country of origin;
- proof of registration of school-going children in the country of origin;
- proof of ownership of your own home and/or other immovable property in the country of origin;
- documentary evidence showing that he cares for other persons in the country of origin.
Please note!: The burden of proof to demonstrate that the visa applicant has reasons to return to the country of origin lies with that person. The IND and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can only give advice on this point. It is the embassy that actually determines whether the supporting documents are sufficient. If they consider that the supporting documents are not convincing enough, the application can be rejected on the basis of a risk of establishment. In other words, there is a fear that the applicant will stay (illegally) in the Netherlands at some point.
What to do if your visa application has been refused?
If you do not meet the conditions, you will not receive a visa. This decision is in a letter: the decision (see example below). You can stand this decision to object and/or submit a new application.
A legal representative, a particularly moderate or a lawyer can also object. The notice of objection must be sent to the following address within four weeks of the decision being announced:
IND Visa Service
P.O. Box 2
9560 AA TER APEL
The Netherlands
Sample letter refusing a Schengen visa
Below you will find the letter you will receive if the visa application has been rejected.
REFUSAL OF A VISA
The Embassy/Consulate General/Consulate/Cabinet of the Governor in……………..
[Other Competent Authority] of……………….
The authorities responsible for checking persons in …….. has
Your visa application with number……………. investigated
examined your visa. number: …… issued: ………..
The visa has been refused The visa has been annulled The visa has been revoked
This decision is based on the following reasons:
- a false/counterfeit/counterfeit travel document has been presented.
- the purpose and circumstances of the intended stay have not been sufficiently demonstrated.
- you have not demonstrated sufficient means of subsistence, both for the duration of the intended stay and for the return journey to the country of origin or residence, or for transit to a third country where you will be admitted with certainty, or in the ability to obtain these resources legally.
- you have already stayed for 180 days in the current period of 90 days on the territory of the Member States on the basis of a uniform visa or a visa with limited territorial validity.
- you have been reported in the Schengen Information System for refusal of entry; this alert was entered by…
- you are considered by one or more Member States to pose a threat to public policy, internal security, public health as defined in Article 2(19) of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 (Schengen Borders Code), or to the international relations of one or more of the Member States
- there is no evidence that adequate and valid travel medical insurance has been taken out.
- the information provided regarding the purpose and conditions of the intended stay is not reliable
- your intention to leave the territory of the Member State before the expiry of the visa could not be established.
- there is not sufficient evidence that you have not had the opportunity to apply for a visa in advance, which would justify a visa application at the border
Comments:
Legal basis: Pursuant to Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No. 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing a common visa code (Visa Code), which became applicable on 5 April 2010, and with due observance of the provisions of or pursuant to the Schengen Borders Code of 9 March 2016 ( Regulation (EU) No. 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council), and pursuant to the Sovereign Decree of December 12, 1813 (Stcr. 1814, 4) with regard to granting visas, I refuse to grant you the visa.
The purpose and circumstances of the intended stay have not been sufficiently demonstrated. You have not been able to provide sufficient plausible or verifiable information about the purpose and conditions of your trip. As a result, it cannot be established sufficiently that all the conditions for granting a visa are met.
Motivation:
Your intention to leave the territory of the Member State before the expiry of the visa could not be established. In view of the fact that it has not been shown or made plausible that you have a regular and substantial income in your country of origin or permanent residence to be able to provide for yourself independently, it is - also in view of the local or general situation in your country of origin/residence and/or the low level of social attachment - it is not considered likely that you will return in time. In this context, it is pointed out that the prevention of illegal migration is one of the basic criteria for granting visas. In determining whether there is a risk of illegal migration, both the local and the general situation in your country of origin/continuous residence, as well as your specific personal situation, are taken into account.
Motivation:
The purpose and circumstances of the intended stay have not been sufficiently demonstrated. You have failed to submit (additional) documents to substantiate the visa application. As a result, it cannot be established sufficiently that all the conditions for granting a visa are met and, in particular, under what circumstances the stay will take place.
Motivation:
Your intention to leave the territory of the Member State before the expiry of the visa could not be established. The social and/or economic ties with your country of origin or permanent residence have not been sufficiently demonstrated or have proven to be very limited. As a result, the timely return after the end of the intended stay specified by you is insufficiently guaranteed. In this context, it is pointed out that the prevention of illegal migration is one of the basic criteria for granting visas. In determining whether there is a risk of illegal migration, both the local and the general situation in your country of origin/continuous residence, as well as your specific personal situation, are taken into account.
Yours faithfully, The Minister of Foreign Affairs, On behalf of the Regional Support Office Asia in Kuala Lumpur
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