Indian expats in UAE warned about fraudulent visa agencies: Never pay on promise of approval
Abu Dhabi/ Dubai: Indian nationals in the UAE and elsewhere are being urged to think twice before paying any visa or migration agency, after Indian missions in the country flagged a rise in complaints about services that never materialised. In an advisory posted on social media on Monday, the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai and Northern Emirates said they…
Indian expatriates residing in the United Arab Emirates and other countries are being cautioned against engaging with visa and migration agencies that promise approvals without delivering on their commitments. The Indian missions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai have issued a warning after receiving numerous complaints from Indian nationals regarding such agencies.
These agencies often advertise employment and resident visa services on social media platforms and demand fees from applicants, yet they either fail to deliver the promised services or refuse to offer refunds.
The missions advise Indian nationals to exercise extreme caution and refrain from relying solely on social media advertisements or private visa processing agencies, particularly those operating outside India. They emphasize that no agency can guarantee a visa, as that decision rests exclusively with the issuing government. Applicants should verify visa requirements, application procedures, and authorized channels directly through the embassy or consulate of the country they intend to visit, rather than relying on third-party sources.
To obtain accurate and updated visa information, it is recommended to consult the official government or embassy websites of the respective country.
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