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The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai issued an advisory on October 12 warning Indian nationals about fraudulent visa and migration agencies in the UAE that collect fees without delivering promised services. The missions advise verifying visa details through official channels instead of relying on private agencies, especially those operating outside India. This follows a similar August warning against unauthorised individuals offering immigration assistance who misuse personal data for financial gain.

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Indian nationals in the UAE have been warned by the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi against fraudulent visa and migration agencies that collect fees for overseas employment and residency services without delivering on their promises. The advisory, dated October 12, came after complaints were received about agencies advertising third-country employment and residency visas through social media. According to Khaleej Times, these missions cautioned Indians not to rely solely on online advertisements or trust private visa processing agencies operating outside India, as they often collect money from applicants but fail to provide the promised services or refund fees. The embassy urged Indian nationals seeking opportunities abroad to verify visa requirements and authorized channels directly with the embassy or consulate of their destination country.

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Earlier warning flagged misuse of personal data The latest advisory follows an August 24 warning by the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi against unauthorised individuals offering assistance with visa regularisation, emergency certificates, exit permits, Emirates IDs and employment-related procedures.

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UAE visa fraud alert: Indian embassy warns nationals against agencies promising jobs, residency · mixed framing

Indian nationals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been warned against fraudulent visa and migration agencies allegedly collecting fees for overseas employment and residency services without delivering on their promises or refunding applicants. uncertain

agencies → warn → applicants

In an advisory dated October 12, the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai and the Northern Emirates said they had received complaints against agencies advertising third-country employment and residency visa services through social media. asserted

they → date → media

According to Khaleej Times, the missions cautioned Indians against relying solely on online advertisements or trusting private visa processing agencies, particularly those operating outside India. uncertain

missions → accord → India

Such agencies allegedly collect money from applicants but fail to provide the promised services or return the fees. uncertain

agencies → collect → fees

Verify visa details through official channels The missions urged Indian nationals seeking employment or residency opportunities abroad to check the credibility of visa processing agencies before making payments. asserted

missions → verify → payments

Applicants were advised to verify visa requirements, application procedures and authorised channels directly with the embassy or consulate of the destination country in their country of residence. asserted

Applicants → advise → residence

They were also asked to consult official government and embassy websites for accurate and updated information. asserted

They → ask → information

The advisory stressed that no private agency can guarantee visa approval, as the final decision rests solely with the government issuing the visa. “Never pay any amount based on promises of visa approval,” the missions said, according to Khaleej Times, warning applicants against placing blind trust in private visa processing intermediaries. uncertain

missions → stress → intermediaries

advisory → flag → regularisation

The earlier advisory cautioned that personal documents and biometric information shared with unauthorised individuals could be misused to obtain bank accounts, loans and credit cards without the victims’ knowledge. uncertain

documents → caution → knowledge

Indian nationals were advised not to share passport details, Emirates ID information or biometric data with unauthorised persons. asserted

nationals → advise → persons

Biometric information required for official procedures should be provided only at authorised UAE government facilities. asserted

information → require → facilities

The embassy also directed Indians seeking assistance to the Pravasi Bharatiya Sahayata Kendra. asserted

embassy → direct → Kendra

The missions have urged Indian nationals in the UAE to verify immigration-related claims through official channels and exercise caution before paying agents or sharing sensitive personal information. uncertain

missions → urge → information

UAE visa fraud alert: Indian embassy warns nationals against agencies promising jobs, residency

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