Visa6 min read2025

10 Common Visa Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) for Applicants from Turkey

Missing translations, inconsistent funding, weak motivation letters, appointment prep: clear steps to reduce refusal risk.

Most Common Mistakes

  • Submitting the document list incomplete or in the wrong format
  • Failing to explain funding (a story without proof)
  • Conflicting information between forms and documents
  • Weak motivation letter (unclear goal)
  • Not clarifying accommodation and timeline

Quick Fix

  • Write a note for every document: “what does this prove?”
  • Prepare a one-page summary: program, dates, funding, plan
  • Practice the interview with a clear 90-second story