To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to seek guidance regarding a distressing administrative situation concerning my travel applications. I am a 45-year-old architectural historian residing in Fez, and my intention was to visit Armenia to document the specific geometric patterns of the medieval monasteries for my upcoming publication. Despite my good faith efforts to provide all requested information, I was informed yesterday that my e-visa application has been refused for the second time.
The specific grounds for refusal provided to me were “lack of proof of purpose of visit” and “lack of proof of intention to leave the territory.” This is particularly disheartening as I have already purchased valid return flight tickets to Casablanca and attached my hotel bookings in Yerevan to demonstrate my itinerary. In order to comply with the regulations, I incurred significant expenses to secure these reservations, yet it appears this was insufficient.
I am now at a loss regarding how to proceed without facing a permanent ban or further scrutiny.
- What specific additional documentation constitutes irrefutable “proof of purpose” for an independent researcher not traveling with a tour group?
- Does the “proof of leaving” requirement demand a specific type of employment letter or property deed from Morocco, rather than just flight tickets?
- I was not effectively allowed to appeal the first decision before the second application; is there a formal channel for rectification?
I would appreciate any strategic advice from those who have navigated similar bureaucratic hurdles.
Respectfully,
Angela Motley