India High Commission Warns Bangladeshis Against Visa Agents and Frauds

DHAKA — The High Commission of India in Dhaka has warned Bangladeshi visa applicants against unscrupulous agents and frauds allegedly involved in fraudulent activities related to Indian visas and immigration documents.

In a public advisory, the Indian mission said it had come across instances where dishonest agents took money from applicants and subsequently placed fake Indian immigration stamps, as well as counterfeit visa stamps of other countries, in their passports.

The High Commission urged applicants to remain extremely cautious and avoid individuals who claim they can guarantee an Indian visa or secure approval through unofficial channels.

“There are no shortcuts in the visa process,” the mission emphasized, advising applicants to follow established procedures and submit only genuine and accurate information and documents.

The Indian mission also cautioned that submitting passports or documents containing false, fabricated or altered stamps and information could have serious consequences. Such fraudulent documents are detected during the visa verification process, and applications involving forged or altered documents may be rejected and could adversely affect future visa applications.

Applicants have further been advised not to make payments to agents or touts who claim they can influence or manipulate the visa process.

The High Commission called on applicants to deal directly with the established visa procedures and ensure that all information and supporting documents submitted with their applications are authentic.

It also urged anyone approached by individuals offering fraudulent visa-related services, or anyone aware of such activities, to report the matter to visahelp.dhaka@mea.gov.in.

The latest warning comes as a reminder to prospective Indian travellers in Bangladesh to exercise vigilance when seeking visa assistance and to protect their passports, money and future travel opportunities from fraudulent intermediaries.

Diplomatic takeaway: India’s latest advisory reinforces its position that visa decisions must follow formal procedures and that applicants bear responsibility for the authenticity of documents submitted for verification.