Interview at the embassy - one of the possible stages of obtaining a visa. United States of America, for example, conduct such interviews are mandatory. Embassy of the State of Schengen (discretionary) reserve the right to invite the applicant for an interview.
What to look for when preparing for a job interview?
First of all you have to, as they say, "to the tooth", to know all that is written in your application form for a visa dates of entry and exit; country of first entry; purpose of the trip; approximate route; accommodation; host's data (name and surname of the sponsor or the name of the host organization, contact details, address, phone, email); information about who will bear the costs associated with the trip (if you have enough funds for the trip); Your family ties abroad; medical insurance and so on. Good to have a copy of the questionnaire to yourself, not to get lost and at the right time to answer correctly.
Fine, if you speak the language of the country, the visa which you are going to get. Be proficient in at least the minimum English language, which is recognized by the international. If you do not know a foreign language, do not worry, this is not an obstacle for obtaining a visa.
Good to know about the country, which you are requesting a visa, at least some information. Visit the website of the Embassy beforehand, there is usually placed not only the procedure for obtaining a visa, but also useful information for tourists.
Pay attention to appearance. Embassy - is an official institution, so shorts, T-shirts, flip flops, causing makeup, carelessness is not acceptable. You must respect the simple rules of decorum. Select business style clothing.
Be friendly, polite stressed, briefly and clearly answer the questions of the visa officer. Tell the truth, the information on the form must be identical to what you say. Embassy staff are on duty and act strictly according to instructions. The wording of questions is also strictly prescribed in the instructions. The purpose of the interview - do not allow to obtain a visa for the country of potentially dangerous people: unbalanced, inadequate, that the "dark" and evasive answer questions; and to exclude the possibility that you are planning to stay in the country illegally. More loyal to the citizens in officially registered marriage and having children. Cautious - to unmarried young and beautiful girls. For example, the US Embassy for such a separate queue and the probability of obtaining a visa is reduced to zero.
In the interview, it makes sense to come a bit earlier appointed time. However, there is no guarantee that the interview will begin promptly at the scheduled time. Be ready for it. Do not plan any cases in the next three to five hours (maybe more) to not be nervous and do not rush.
Do not forget to regular passport.
The Embassy (which is considered to be in a foreign country, where its laws and rules of law) are prohibited photographic and video equipment, so it makes sense to leave them at home. Mobile phone you may be asked to turn off. It is not necessary to break the rules set out in the Embassy, it will surely affect the outcome of the application and you will not get a visa.
Keeping these simple tips, you will be able to successfully pass an interview at the embassy and get the visa.