France- Appeals Commission against Visa Refusal Decisions
France Visa Refused?
Don’t Panic — Fight Back with SWICS Experts
Led by Er. JP Singh (Immigration Law Qualified – Canada, 23+ years’ experience) and Adv. Trimaandeep Singh (BBA, LLB, LLM, Registered Advocate, Punjab & Haryana High Court), we challenge unfair decisions, correct procedural errors, and present robust evidence directly in line with France’s immigration laws.

Truth You Must Know
About Visa Refusals
Many applicants fear that a previous France visa refusal will automatically result in another rejection — this is false.
Fact: Each new application or appeal in France must be evaluated based on current documents and all available evidence, not just the past refusal.
Unfortunately, some consultants take advantage of refusal cases to charge more without fixing the real problems. SWICS is different — we build your case with true facts, legal precision, and complete compliance.

Why France Visas Get Refused (and How We Fix It)
Common refusal reasons include:
- Weak or incomplete documentation
- Insufficient funds or unclear proof of means
- Unclear purpose of travel or itinerary
- Invalid travel insurance
- Inconsistencies between application forms and documents
- Weak ties to home country
- Missing category-specific authorisations (for long-stay visas)
- Visa officer not applying the correct legal process or ignoring evidence
How Our Team Responds:
Identify each factual and legal error in the decision
Provide strong, verifiable proof to close all gaps
Prepare arguments that highlight where the officer misapplied rules or overlooked facts
Align all documents with the French Immigration Code and EU Visa Code

Visa Categories We Handle (All with Appeal Rights)
Tourist, Business, Family/Friend Visit, Medical, Cultural/Sports, Conference, Airport Transit
- Student Visa
- Researcher Visa
- Employment Visa (Salaried, Talent Passport)
- Family Reunification / Spouse Visa
- Self-Employed & Professional Visa
- Au Pair / Volunteer Visa
Our Strongest Advantage — The Legal Edge
The difference between a weak and a winning appeal is legal knowledge. Our in-house legal expertise ensures:
- Appeals are drafted in legally accepted format for the relevant French appeal body
- Arguments cite French immigration law articles and EU legal standards
- Case files include a point-by-point rebuttal backed by admissible evidence
- No copy-paste templates — every appeal is custom to your case

France Visa Appeal Process
We assess your refusal within hours.
Identify missing proof and prepare additional documentation.
Prepare an appeal with references to French law and visa regulations.
File to the correct authority within the legal timeframe:
- Short-stay visas: Appeal to the Commission de Recours contre les Décisions de Refus de Visa d’Entrée en France (CRRV) within 2 months of refusal.
- Long-stay visas: Often appeal directly to the relevant French administrative court (e.g., Nantes Administrative Court), within 2 months.
Appeal to the Commission de Recours contre les Décisions de Refus de Visa d’Entrée en France (CRRV) within 2 months of refusal.

Where to Lodge Appeals
For short-stay visas
Commission de Recours contre les Décisions de Refus de Visa d’Entrée en France (CRRV)
BP 83609
44036 Nantes Cedex 1
France
For long-stay visas
Administrative Court of Nantes
6 Allée de l’Île Gloriette
44000 Nantes, France
Timelines You Can Expect
- CRRV Appeals: Usually decided in 2–4 months
- Long-Stay Visa Appeals: Timelines vary; courts may take several months depending on complexity
- Re-Applications: Timing depends on visa type; we prepare a complete, compliant file to avoid further delay

From Rejection to Approval
Our Winning Formula
- Root-Cause Analysis – Understand the refusal grounds in full
- Evidence Engineering – Prepare strong financial, purpose-of-travel, and home-ties proof
- Consistency Checks – Remove contradictions
- Category-Specific Strategies – Tailored for students, workers, family reunification, or business travellers
- Legal Persuasion – Appeals written by law-qualified professionals

Meet the Team Behind Your Appeal

Er. JP Singh
- Immigration Law Qualified – Canada
- 23+ years’ experience in Immigration, Overseas Education, and Refused Visa Applications
- Specialises in high-stakes visa appeals and complex case strategies

Adv. Trimaandeep Singh
- Registered Advocate, Punjab & Haryana High Court
- Expert in immigration law drafting and litigation support
- Skilled in exposing procedural errors in visa officer decisions
FAQ- France Visa Refusal & Appeal
Yes. At SWICS Private Limited, every France visa refusal is personally reviewed by Er. JP Singh, Immigration Law Qualified from Canada with over 23 years of hands-on immigration experience. He examines the case for both legal missteps and documentation weaknesses. Alongside him, Adv. Trimaandeep Singh, a Registered Advocate with the Punjab & Haryana High Court, drafts legally precise appeals that challenge incorrect decisions. This dual-expertise approach means your case benefits from both immigration strategy and legal authority.
No. French immigration law is clear — each application or appeal must be judged on its own merits and current evidence. Our team specialises in resetting your profile, so previous refusals no longer define your chances. Er. JP Singh ensures all supporting documents meet French and EU standards, while Adv. Trimaandeep Singh builds the legal argument that compels the decision-maker to assess you afresh.
We conduct a two-layer refusal audit:
- Layer 1 — Immigration Analysis: JP Singh examines your financials, itinerary, travel history, and category-specific requirements.
- Layer 2 — Legal Audit: Trimaandeep Singh checks for procedural errors, misinterpretation of law, and overlooked evidence.
This process tells us if your case needs an appeal, a re-application, or both.
For short-stay (Schengen) visa refusals, we appeal to the Commission de Recours contre les Décisions de Refus de Visa d’Entrée en France (CRRV) within 2 months of refusal.
- JP Singh prepares a complete evidence rebuild to address all refusal reasons.
- Trimaandeep Singh crafts a legal memorandum that cites French law, the EU Visa Code, and relevant precedents.
Your file is submitted to the CRRV in a way that is legally compelling and factually airtight.
Long-stay refusals (e.g., student, work, family) are generally appealed to the Administrative Court of Nantes within 2 months.
Our approach: JP Singh ensures every administrative and category-specific requirement is fully met, while Trimaandeep Singh drafts the court petition to demonstrate where the decision-maker failed to follow procedure or properly assess your file.
Yes — and this is a key part of our success. Trimaandeep Singh goes through each refusal reason and cross-references it with your submitted evidence, exposing instances where the officer overlooked or misunderstood your documents. JP Singh then ensures the re-presented evidence is backed by additional, verifiable proof.
Yes, and in certain cases it’s the most strategic option. While Adv. Trimaandeep Singh files your appeal, Er. JP Singh prepares a stronger, restructured application so you have a second path to approval. This dual-track strategy increases your odds of success.
- CRRV Appeals (short-stay): 2–4 months on average
- Administrative Court Appeals (long-stay): Several months depending on case complexity
We can’t control the authority’s timelines, but our preparation ensures zero delays from your side. We also track your case continuously and keep you updated.
Absolutely. JP Singh rebuilds your financial and home-ties proof in a way that meets France’s documentary standards. Trimaandeep Singh presents a legal argument showing you meet the intention-to-return requirement, backed by both law and evidence.
We handle this with full transparency and credibility rebuilding.
- JP Singh helps you collect verified, truthful documents to replace any questionable past evidence.
- Trimaandeep Singh addresses the issue directly in legal submissions, demonstrating that your new application or appeal is built on solid, reliable facts.
Because appeals are legal proceedings, not just form submissions. JP Singh brings decades of immigration expertise, while Trimaandeep Singh brings legal drafting skills and courtroom-level argumentation. Together, they present your case in a way that commands respect from French decision-making bodies.
Yes. We handle the entire appeal preparation and filing process from India, and where needed, we coordinate with France-based legal counsel for representation. All arguments and documents are still managed and quality-checked by our in-house legal team.
Yes — we’ve turned three or more past refusals into approvals by completely restructuring the case. This involves fresh evidence, corrected inconsistencies, and strong legal reasoning.
Yes. Our Free France Visa Refusal Audit delivers a written assessment within 24 working hours, showing you exactly where your past application failed and what we will do differently. JP Singh reviews the immigration side, Trimaandeep Singh reviews the legal side.
While no lawyer or consultant can guarantee success, SWICS consistently achieves higher reversal rates than average because we use legal precision + immigration expertise in every case. Many clients who were told “there’s no hope” succeeded after working with us.
