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vinny
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| EUsmileWEallsmile wrote: | | vinny wrote: | | Go to Embassy with printout from their web page |
While I hope this works, the practical problem they appear to be facing is getting past the security team, who appear to just send the applicant packing. |
Ask the security team to present the webpage to a French visa official. It's self explanatory that an appointment is not required.
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ALKB
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| vinny wrote: | | EUsmileWEallsmile wrote: | | vinny wrote: | | Go to Embassy with printout from their web page |
While I hope this works, the practical problem they appear to be facing is getting past the security team, who appear to just send the applicant packing. |
Ask the security team to present the webpage to a French visa official. It's self explanatory that an appointment is not required. |
I think the OP is referring to the security personnel at the gates to the diplomatic enclave, not Embassy security.
When I wanted to go to the German Embassy, I didnīt need an appointment but I had to submit my name and German ID card number, names of other people in the car (driver, etc.), colour of the car, once even the license plate number - all that 48 hours in advance to making my way to the enclave. The security people at the gates to the enclave would then check our details against a list of arrivals of the day.
This was two years ago, so the procedure might have changed. It might sound simple and a thing of common sense but these people have uniforms and machine guns and are feeling important when they can send somebody back. |
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sierra
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i i already spoke to french embassy islamabad after reading this thread and i was told that an appointment can be given to applicant over the phone for submitting the documents applicant can come by his/herself he she needs to come to embassy of france for biometrics as well .
so there is no need to go to fedex office when application can be submitted for eu family member direct this is official from embassy .
and about fedex they got visa application form with requirement
for every country and its different requirements for every country and caregory .
when someone is submitting visa application along with form they check the category and then requirements for instace
france if application is filled for visit visa they will check req for visit visa which is attached with visa form if something is missing like health insurance ticket itinery they will ask for that
under the directive eu family member cases are very rare from pakistan so they dont have enough knowledege for that
but as i said most embassies in pakistan deals these cases direct even embassy of france so no need to contact fedex .
its better to do it direct  embassy of france |
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EUsmileWEallsmile
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| Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 9:43 pm Post subject: |
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| ALKB wrote: |
I think the OP is referring to the security personnel at the gates to the diplomatic enclave, not Embassy security.
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By analogy, just try and enter some airports without an e-ticket and passport...
If anyone's tried to do so and have gone through the hassle I completely understand. |
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sierra
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| Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 5:42 pm Post subject: |
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| hi SRAQAi whats the update did your husband managed to submit the application . |
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SRAQAI
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| Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 12:02 pm Post subject: |
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| sierra wrote: | | hi SRAQAi whats the update did your husband managed to submit the application . |
HI all thanks for the replies 
The updateis that husband had his appointment this morning, which I obtained after contacting the French embassy in London about the issue. They have taken in his passport and other documents and fingerprints. Now its a case of waiting for the visa, they certainly have no grounds for rejection, so just waiting now |
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EUsmileWEallsmile
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Just goes to show that one shouldn't give up and take no for an answer. Good idea involving the French in the UK - very inventive!
Hope it works out for you. |
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SRAQAI
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| Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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| EUsmileWEallsmile wrote: | Just goes to show that one shouldn't give up and take no for an answer. Good idea involving the French in the UK - very inventive!
Hope it works out for you. |
Thanks, Emilie (I know thats not your name, but thats what I read, when i see your username!) Yes, a friend suggested I contact the French embassy in London and it seems to have worked wonders!
They probably have an internal messaging system, where the french, at the embassy in Pakistan, and not locals, have access to them |
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sjimoh112
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Congratulation SRAQAI, all the best to you and your husband in France.
As seen below I have posted a follow up link of your story below. It helps others, particularly new members to easily follow you.
http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=118403
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EUsmileWEallsmile
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SRAQAI and sjimoh112 are you in some way connected?
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SRAQAI
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| Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 8:27 am Post subject: |
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| Nope.... No way connected to simjo.. |
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SRAQAI
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| Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 8:29 am Post subject: |
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| Thank you sijimo... Are you applying from Pakistan as well? |
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SRAQAI
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| Just to let everyone know.... In this case eventually I had traveled to Pakistan and confronted Gerrys myself. I gave them the low down on the Directive, was apologized to and Gerrys 'area manager' made sure my husband got to the embassy. After our case, Gerrys circulated a memo about the Directive 2004/38/ec to all their staff across the country.... So now there *should* be no problem for Brits' Pakistani spouses getting an appointment. Gerrys only listened after I had a heated convo (email convo) with french embassy, who then *disciplined* Gerrys and forced themn to takeur case... And start accepting these types of applications. |
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sjimoh112
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| EUsmileWEallsmile wrote: | SRAQAI and sjimoh112 are you in some way connected?
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Never knew SRAQAI anywhere else but here.
You only need to look back a bit to see why we're both on here.
SRAQAI- I do not have any link to Pakistan
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