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Hi Guys,
I am from Pakistan and I had applied for a Schengen tourist visa for Spain in 2013. The visa got rejected saying that my purpose of visit wasn’t clear and that they couldn’t determine whether I’ll return back to my own country plus that my funds weren’t enough for a visit of two weeks. I had all the documentation that one could think of, from the invitation letter from a local Spanish resident to the hotel booking, sufficient bank statement ($12,000 for two weeks) and much more. I appealed the decision instantly and provided them with the invitation letter and still got a refusal stating that my intentions of returning back to my country were not clear. Understandably, I was 23 at that time and I can comprehend their stereotyping process and what not.
Now I will be reapplying for a Student Schengen Visa for my masters at a reputable university in Spain, and I received a 30% scholarship as well, Will my earlier rejection affect my student visa as well? My Parents will be sponsoring my tuition and living costs, how can I make clear to the embassy that I am only going for educational purposes and will return back to my country?
Thanks in Advance!
I am from Pakistan and I had applied for a Schengen tourist visa for Spain in 2013. The visa got rejected saying that my purpose of visit wasn’t clear and that they couldn’t determine whether I’ll return back to my own country plus that my funds weren’t enough for a visit of two weeks. I had all the documentation that one could think of, from the invitation letter from a local Spanish resident to the hotel booking, sufficient bank statement ($12,000 for two weeks) and much more. I appealed the decision instantly and provided them with the invitation letter and still got a refusal stating that my intentions of returning back to my country were not clear. Understandably, I was 23 at that time and I can comprehend their stereotyping process and what not.
Now I will be reapplying for a Student Schengen Visa for my masters at a reputable university in Spain, and I received a 30% scholarship as well, Will my earlier rejection affect my student visa as well? My Parents will be sponsoring my tuition and living costs, how can I make clear to the embassy that I am only going for educational purposes and will return back to my country?
Thanks in Advance!
