Reddit User Loses Schengen Visa After Hotel Reservation Confusion

A Reddit user recently shared a surprising experience that left many online in disbelief: their Schengen visa was annulled because the embassy believed the hotel reservation for their trip had been cancelled.
According to the user, they initially received their Schengen visa without any issues. However, shortly afterward, the embassy emailed them, stating that the visa had been annulled because the hotel booking linked to their application was reportedly cancelled.

The Redditor expressed shock, explaining that they had booked the hotel through a travel agent, and both the agent and the hotel confirmed the reservation was still active. "I received my Schengen visa, but I was contacted by the embassy and informed that it has been annulled due to a supposed cancellation of my hotel reservation," the user wrote. "I also checked with the hotel directly, and they confirmed my booking was still valid."

Seeking advice, the user asked the online community if appealing the decision could help reinstate the visa.

Community Reactions and Concerns

The post quickly gained attention, with many users questioning how such a situation could occur. Some speculated it might be a scam, while others advised the Redditor to visit the embassy in person to clarify the issue.
The user later revealed that the visa was issued by the Latvian Embassy in the UAE. They planned to follow up with the embassy directly to resolve the matter.

Source

Times of India