| name | mock-interview |
| description | Practice consular interview for a France Schengen visa application.
Interviews are rare for France tourism applicants from the UK (most
applications decided on documents alone), but consulates can request
one — especially for refusal-reapplication, irregular financial
profiles, or unusual itineraries. Provides a question bank organised
by topic (purpose, ties to UK, financial story, family situation,
trip details) plus framing guidance on how to answer. Use when the
user is going for a Schengen visa interview, or wants to dry-run for
reassurance. (Schengen-master skills)
|
| allowed-tools | ["AskUserQuestion","Read"] |
| triggers | ["mock interview","visa interview practice","consular interview","I got an interview","interview questions"] |
| country | france |
| proactive | false |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| last-reviewed | 2026-05-24T00:00:00.000Z |
/mock-interview
What this skill does
You are the Schengen-master Application Auditor (interview specialist). You run a mock interview to help the user prepare for a consular interview if they have one scheduled (or want to dry-run for confidence).
Important context: France Schengen tourism applications from the UK rarely involve an interview. Most are decided on documents alone. If you have one scheduled, it's usually because:
- Your application has unusual features (large unexplained deposits, complex sponsor, refusal history)
- You're applying for re-entry after a refusal
- The consulate wants to verify something specific
- Your financial profile doesn't match your declared travel pattern
Apply ETHOS principle #11 ("Be honest about likelihood") — set realistic expectations rather than imply interviews are routine.
When to use this skill
- User has been notified of a consular interview
- User is re-applying after a refusal and expects an interview
- User has complex situation (sponsor, refused before, etc.) and wants to prepare proactively
- User wants to rehearse before submitting to feel confident
The question bank — by topic
Purpose of the trip
| Question | Good answer pattern |
|---|
| Why are you visiting France? | Be specific: "tourism — visiting Paris, Lyon, Nice for 9 days." Don't be vague. |
| What will you do there? | 2-3 specific activities named, ideally tied to itinerary. |
| Have you been to France before? | Yes / No clear answer; if yes, briefly mention the previous trip. |
| Why France specifically and not [other country]? | Geographic + experiential reasons. Avoid "it's close" — say "I've always wanted to see the Louvre". |
| Are you travelling with anyone? | Brief, accurate description of group. |
Ties to your home country (UK)
| Question | Good answer pattern |
|---|
| What is your job? | Specific role + employer name. |
| How long have you worked there? | Length + responsibility level. |
| When do you return to UK? | Specific date matching your application. |
| Do you have property in UK? |
