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Is TLScontact a scam?

Been trying to get a visa for France for a non UK citizen and the French website directs you too those guys for an appointment...

Except the aren't any appointments. Ever. I keep refreshing the website and it always says there are none available.

You can pay them an extra £250 to come out to you...

Anyone managed to get an appointment in Manchester? Is there some other way to get a visa for France?

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  • Voyager2002
    Voyager2002 Posts: 16,349 Forumite
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    I suggest you rethink your travel plans and see if any Schengen country has any appointments available... if so, travel from the UK to that country and then on to France the following day.
  • ThorOdinson
    ThorOdinson Posts: 454 Forumite
    100 Posts First Anniversary Name Dropper
    That's a good idea, I'll look into it. Or just go somewhere else, France doesn't seem to want us.
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