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"Applying for a Schengen visa from South Africa felt overwhelming at first. Getting the travel history section correct used to take me ages — it was quick here. I was in and out of the VFS centre in under 20 minutes becau…"
Bandile Hadebe
Port Elizabeth, South Africa· · Travelled to France
- Rating
- ★ 4 / 5
- Destination
- France
- Traveller from
- Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- Posted
- Jun 2025
- Outcome
- ✓ Visa approved
Applying for a Schengen visa from South Africa felt overwhelming at first. Getting the travel history section correct used to take me ages — it was quick here. I was in and out of the VFS centre in under 20 minutes because my paperwork was tidy. Everything is laid out so even my mum could follow it, and she's 68. Best money I've spent on admin in ages. Minor nitpick: I wish the dashboard loaded a bit faster.
Bandile Hadebe
Port Elizabeth, South Africa → France ·
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