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Why Would I be Refused a Visa?
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A visa may be denied for a number of reasons, including (but not limited to) if the applicant:

    * has committed fraud or misrepresentation in his or her application
    * cannot prove to have strong ties to their current country of residence
    * intends to permanently reside or work in the country she/he will visit
    * does not have a legitimate reason for the journey
    * has no visible means of sustenance
    * does not have lodging in the destination country
    * has not arranged his or her transportation
    * does not have a health/travel insurance valid for the destination and the duration of stay
    * has a criminal record or has criminal charges pending
    * does not have a good moral character
    * is applying on short notice
    * is considered to be a security risk
    * had their previous visa application(s) rejected
    * is a citizen of a country with whom the host country has poor or non-existent relations
    * has a communicable disease, such as tuberculosis
    * has previous immigration violations
 

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