I got a Schengen visa for my Cambodian(!) girlfriend for 300€ and ~45 days, even though one application got rejected because she comes from the bottom of the li

I got a Schengen visa for my Cambodian(!) girlfriend for 300€ and ~45 days, even though one application got rejected because she comes from the bottom of the list of countries. We just needed to write a little essay to give them an idea of who we are. Btw, we asked for a single entry VISA and got granted multiple entries. My point is that Schengen VISAs look impossible to get because everyone complains about them, but the reality is different if you actually apply and go through the process with an open mind. (yes, I hated applying and getting rejected, but I have to admit that it was not as bad as I was told in the end). Not trying to minimize Cyprus people’s administrative problems with Europe, but trying to show that the reports about Schengen VISAs are not accurate.