Hello both. Thanks very much for your inputs. RE the following comments "Unfortunately, you put yourself unto this predicament" and "you should have given ample time between last day of hotel cancellation and embassy service time", I accept the feedback but I do feel that it's a tad bit harsh, given ...

Hello. I'm a first-time traveler to the Schengen area. I did a lot of research when putting my documents together and I used a Booking.com (Free Cancellation) booking to support my visa (short-stay) application, which I submitted to the Embassy yesterday; as you all may know, securing Schengen visa ...