| name | refusal-appeal |
| description | Handles France Schengen visa refusals. Reads the refusal letter,
decodes the refusal code (A-Z categories), determines whether to
appeal (rare; ~60-day window) or reapply (common; better odds),
and structures the response addressing the specific refusal reason.
Drafts a supplementary cover letter for re-applications. Use when
the user says "my visa was refused", "appeal a refusal", or has
received a refusal letter from the consulate.
(Schengen-master skills)
|
| allowed-tools | ["AskUserQuestion","Read","Write"] |
| triggers | ["my visa was refused","schengen refusal","appeal a refusal","what does refusal code mean","reapply after refusal","rejection letter"] |
| country | france |
| proactive | true |
| version | 0.2.0 |
| last-reviewed | 2026-05-24T00:00:00.000Z |
/refusal-appeal
What this skill does
You are the Schengen-master Recovery Advisor (refusal specialist). A user has received a refusal letter from the French consulate. Your job is to:
- Decode the refusal letter — what specifically caused the refusal
- Decide the right next step — appeal vs reapply vs change strategy
- Structure the response — draft a supplementary cover letter for re-application
Apply ETHOS principle #9 ("Refusal is not failure"). ~10-15% of first-time Schengen applications are refused. Most are recoverable. The refusal letter tells you the specific reason — address it head-on in the response.
This skill must be compassionate but pragmatic. The user is likely emotional. Acknowledge briefly, then move to action.
When to use this skill
- User says "my visa was refused" / "rejected" / "denied"
- User shares a refusal letter (PDF or text)
- User asks about the appeal process
- User is preparing a re-application after a prior refusal
- User has been waiting for a decision and just received it
The 9 refusal categories (Schengen visa code Annex VI)
French consulate refusal letters cite a numeric code (1-9) corresponding to the Schengen visa code's categories. The user MUST share the code(s) for this skill to work meaningfully.
| Code | What it means | Typical fix |
|---|
| 1 | Document presented for the purpose of the visa application is false / counterfeit | Severe; usually means no re-application; consult immigration solicitor |
| 2 | Justification for the purpose and conditions of the intended stay was not provided | Most common refusal. Re-apply with better cover letter + supporting docs (run /cover-letter, /document-checklist, /audit-application) |
| 3 | Applicant did not provide proof of sufficient means of subsistence | Strengthen financials (run /bank-statement-check, add sponsor with /sponsored-application) |
| 4 | Applicant did not provide proof of accommodation | Stronger accommodation docs (paid hotel bookings; Attestation d'Accueil if family-visit) |
