Visa France Processed at TLSCONTACT: Super Fast! (My Experience)
Fast Visa Approval: Just 7 Days!
My France visa application through TLSCONTACT went incredibly fast. It took only 7 days from submitting the documents and biometrics to receiving the result. Syukur Alhamdulillah!
Preparing the Visa Application: Tips and Tricks
I followed Mì Lifestyle's video guide to prepare my application, which was very detailed and helpful. I also consulted with friends and information from online groups to ensure everything was in order.
Important Points to Note:
- Application Form: The online application form was in French, even after selecting English. I had to use Google Translate. My daughter helped me navigate it. If you are not comfortable, TLS offers form filling services for over RM 200.
- Appointment Reschedule: You can reschedule your appointment once for free within 24 hours. I initially booked for Thursday but changed it to an earlier date after my friend advised doing so for a faster visa. It cost an extra RM 677 but the system showed it was free. Nasib baik!
- Family Applications: When applying as a family, the original documents related to the trip (flight tickets, itinerary, booking, insurance, bank statements, CT07, cover letter) were kept with the head of the family. Photocopies were included for each family member, with each name highlighted.
- CT07 (Certificate of Residence): This replaced the traditional household registration book. Apply via the government online services for confirmation of residential information (CT01 form), print, sign, and submit online. After 3-5 days, collect the original CT07 from your local authority and get 4-5 certified true copies. Include one copy for each applicant.
- Employment Documents: If your company can provide a bilingual letter, that's the easiest. Otherwise, translate it yourself and get it certified by a notary public for about RM 40 per page. This is much cheaper than paying professional translation services RM 100 per page. (I read online that self-translated documents with a declaration are not accepted; they require official certification.)
- On-site Document Assistance: When submitting your application, they will offer document assistance for an extra RM 1,200 per person, but it's not necessary. You can supplement your documents from the time of submission until 4 PM that day. We submitted at 8 AM and finished by 9:15 AM. We had plenty of time to grab breakfast and return to submit the missing documents by 11 AM.
- Additional Documents Required: We were asked for a certified translation of my husband's employment documents (because the initial translation wasn't certified) and bank statements for the last three months for both our children, as they are both over 18.
- Passport Collection: After submitting all documents, go to the passport return counter and authorize one person to collect the passports for the entire family.
TLSCONTACT Experience: Professional and Efficient
The staff at TLSCONTACT were young, helpful, and professional. The document checking process was efficient and courteous. The security lady was a bit strict; we were reminded to keep our voices down several times. But overall, a good experience.
Visa Approved in Just One Week!
I received my visa approval within a week. TLS sent a text message and email. It was so fast, I didn't even have time to track the application progress! When I submitted the application, the staff at the passport return counter mentioned a processing time of 15 working days.
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