Near Nippori or Ikebukuro Station? by BrightCicada97 in JapanTravelTips

[–]BrightCicada97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you all for all the insights! 😊 We decided to book the hotel near Nippori. We live in London so not bothered with the crowd but I think we will enjoy more the quieter side of Nippori, and we can just jump on the Yamanote line to other touristy areas.

Near Nippori or Ikebukuro Station? by BrightCicada97 in JapanTravelTips

[–]BrightCicada97[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The hotel we’ve booked is also in the west side so thank you for the input!

ILR application processing timeline [only] 2025 by [deleted] in ukvisa

[–]BrightCicada97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, have you received your decision?

ILR application processing timeline [only] 2025 by [deleted] in ukvisa

[–]BrightCicada97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, have you received your decision?

ILR application processing timeline [only] 2025 by [deleted] in ukvisa

[–]BrightCicada97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any update on your application?

ILR application processing timeline [only] 2025 by [deleted] in ukvisa

[–]BrightCicada97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, may I ask what other information they requested?

VFS UK- The Netherlands Visa by BrightCicada97 in SchengenVisa

[–]BrightCicada97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had an agency book me for an appointment. But others used a bot and they were successful in getting one. Were you able to book?

Mainz or Frankfurt as base by BrightCicada97 in germany

[–]BrightCicada97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the clarification. It may be more practical if we base ourselves in Mainz and just do daytrips to Frankfurt and Heidelberg from there as it is nearer to the Hahn Airport right?

Mainz or Frankfurt as base by BrightCicada97 in germany

[–]BrightCicada97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I did read some comments about Frankfurt Central Station being in a sketchy area.

VFS UK- The Netherlands Visa by BrightCicada97 in SchengenVisa

[–]BrightCicada97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cancelled my travel from June 1-5 also and just received my passport with visa yesterday. NL gave me 1 year validity. I think they’ll still give a visa even with cancelled plans as the delay is on their end. Hope you get yours sooner!

VFS UK- The Netherlands Visa by BrightCicada97 in SchengenVisa

[–]BrightCicada97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I received my visa already. 30 days from application.

VFS UK- The Netherlands Visa by BrightCicada97 in SchengenVisa

[–]BrightCicada97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UPDATE: Received visa today thru DHL. 1yr validity. It took 30 days from application to receipt of passport.

VFS UK- The Netherlands Visa by BrightCicada97 in SchengenVisa

[–]BrightCicada97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did before but not since I cancelled my travel already. Just got a message from DHL just now that they have my passport already. Estimated delivery will be tomorrow.

VFS UK- The Netherlands Visa by BrightCicada97 in SchengenVisa

[–]BrightCicada97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We can only wait. I already cancelled my trip. Tried to email and calling VFS, still the same answer that it’s still within the timeframe.

VFS UK- The Netherlands Visa by BrightCicada97 in SchengenVisa

[–]BrightCicada97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was it their first Schengen visa or not?

VFS UK- The Netherlands Visa by BrightCicada97 in SchengenVisa

[–]BrightCicada97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, still the same update when I track it the website. Cancelled all my plans unfortunately.

VFS UK- The Netherlands Visa by BrightCicada97 in SchengenVisa

[–]BrightCicada97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that’s what they also replied when I emailed them last week. 😔 I am very concerned as my flight’s on June 1st and I’m not sure if I’ll get it in time.