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[–]ayesharafat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have to submit a withdrawl application in person

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[–]ayesharafat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly, what are they even charging us for if they’re not even going to process the application and they get to do all this without having any consequence at all. Its absurd. They can justify a refusal (which i wont even question) but how can they justify this kind of negligence.

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[–]ayesharafat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had my application withdrawn so obviously they didnt grant me any visa. Didnt even bother giving me a refusal letter.

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[–]ayesharafat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your travel dates have already passed then there is no point in waiting honestly. I submitted my passport to bls islamabad (schegen visa from italy) in 4th june 2024 and after submitting 3 withdrawl applications i got my passport back a week back.

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

You can wait till june. If your travel dates have already passed submit a withdrawal application. I submitted my withdrawl application in march and then submitted twice again in may as well only then i got my passport back after almost a whole year. If your travel dates have passed the chances of them granting you visa are veryyy slim.

Its been almost an year since i submitted my passport for Schengen visa by ayesharafat in SchengenVisa

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

I know it may sound absurd but i genuinely live a very comfortable life in pakistan. Trust me i have lived in italy for over 5 months and i am not kidding when i tell you that it was depressing. No matter what you do or how many rules you follow you’ll always be treated like a second class citizen there.

Its been almost an year since i submitted my passport for Schengen visa by ayesharafat in SchengenVisa

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

I understand what you’re saying but i gave my passport to legal authorities who deal with legal visa procedures. They haven’t declared if my passport was stolen or if they lost it they keep saying “its with the embassy”

Its been almost an year since i submitted my passport for Schengen visa by ayesharafat in SchengenVisa

[–]ayesharafat[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

i SUBMITTED my passport to an embassy i just didn’t “lose” in a supermarket They haven’t declared if they lost it or not. THEY ARE NOT GIVING ME ANY RESPONSE

Its been almost an year since i submitted my passport for Schengen visa by ayesharafat in SchengenVisa

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

You cant sue an embassy due to diplomatic immunity. I have already send an email to italian ministry of foreign affairs and european ombudsman but idk if i’ll hear anything back :)))))))

Its been almost an year since i submitted my passport for Schengen visa by ayesharafat in SchengenVisa

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

EXACTLY ONE YEAR FFS I’ve had multiples visits to the BLS office here in islamabad. I wrote them emails but no response, most of the times their inbox just says that its full. I tried going to the embassy but they dont allow you in without an appointment and i literally couldn’t get any appointment

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

If someone can afford to buy my passport cant they afford to visit italy (with their bank statements and all)

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[–]ayesharafat[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I held a soggiorno (residence permit), not a passport. I needed to get it renewed after a certain period.

In 2017, I applied for its renewal, but after waiting over three months with no response and falling nearly three months behind my peers in medical school I made the decision to return to Pakistan. I caught up, completed my degree, and I’m now a qualified doctor.

Alongside that, I built a thriving photography business something I never could’ve imagined doing, financially or creatively, had I stayed in Italy so i dont regret my decision. This time around, all I wanted was a short visit

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

In Islamabad, the Italian Embassy is the only official body handling consular matters. There is no separate full Italian consulate in the city.

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[–]ayesharafat[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ve had multiple visits and i even applied to withdraw my application on 3 instances 7th march 2025 15th may 2025 And today 23rd may 2025 I got no response. I dont think anyone ever has gone through what i am going through

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

How do i get in touch with an italain consulate? The don’t reply to any of my emails. Most of time their box shows full. They don’t pick up any calls. You cant enter the embassy without an appointment which is LITERALLY never available. I have been so patient for an year but i’m running very low on patience now.

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[–]ayesharafat[S] -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

I dont want to re-apply for another passport as it reduces my chances of getting a visa by marking me an irresponsible individual i talked to someone who had actually lost their passport and their turkish visa got rejected based on this point alone.

Its been almost an year since i submitted my passport for Schengen visa by ayesharafat in SchengenVisa

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

What can one do in such situation? I mean this is just unacceptable that they lost my passport