If your visa application has been rejected due to suspicion of a pro forma relationship/relationship of convenience, or marriage of convenience, it means that the authorities do not consider the relationship between the applicant and the host/sponsor to be sufficiently genuine or properly documented.
Suspicion of a pro forma relationship/ marriage of convenience typically arises based on a combination of different factors, such as limited personal knowledge between the parties, insufficient documentation of ongoing communication, few or no visits or trips between the applicant and the host, a significant age difference, language barriers, or a previous visa history involving similar refusals. The Danish authorities will assess the overall credibility and authenticity of the relationship as a whole.
If you receive a visa refusal on this basis, you may either appeal the decision or submit a new application with stronger and more detailed documentation clearly demonstrating that the relationship is genuine. Relevant documentation may include chat logs, call records, photographs, travel history, and evidence of visits and meetings that support the authenticity of the relationship.
Because assessments of pro forma relationships are highly discretionary and often strict, many applicants choose to seek assistance from an immigration lawyer, an immigration lawyer in Denmark, or an immigration lawyer in Copenhagen. A visa lawyer or visa expert can review the refusal, identify weaknesses in the case, and help build stronger supporting documentation for a new application or appeal in order to improve the chances of approval.
A visa lawyer may also help address and overcome the authorities’ suspicion of a pro forma relationship. If you need assistance, you may also consider contacting a specialist in Danish visa, and an immigration lawyer in Denmark
