The so -called Visa Use in the Philippines begins this month, and the fraudsters also work extra time and get more creativity in affecting travelers who want to quickly monitor their application or recognize their visas.
This is a warning issued by VFS Global, tapped by 28 embassies or embassies in the Philippines to handle a visa app for Philipinos.
One way to prevent suffering from fraudsters is to plan visas and apply soon.
“All passengers are urging all passengers to apply for their visas in advance. We are not only raising the risk of delays until the last moment, but also exposes the urgency of applicants,” VFS Global North Asia & Philippines president Bernard Vijaykumar said at a press conference.
For example, embassies that offer Shengan visas can now accept visa applications for trips six months before the trip. The Australian Embassy in Manila advises to apply for visas at least two months before the trip.
However, most countries accept visa applications up to 90 days (3 months) before the travel date.
VFS Global handles administrative tasks in visa processing, such as collecting application forms, submitted documents complete, and if applicable, adding biometrics of applicants.
They fill in the Embassy or Embassy in the Philippines:
• Australia
• Austria
• Belgium
• Bulgaria
• Canada
• Croatia
• Republic of Czech
• Denmark
• Finland
• Germany
• Greece (indicates Portugal)
• Hungary
• Ireland
• Italy
• Lithuania
• Malta
• New Zealand
• Nigeria
• Norway (indicates Iceland)
• Saudi Arabia
• Slovenia
• South Africa
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Netherlands
• UAE (Dubai Visa and Certificate Services)
• Ukraine
• United Kingdom
The VFS insisted that they had no role in the decision to issue or refuse the Global Visa. They are not employed in employment and are not involved in immigration related services.
Vijay Kumar said some of the fraudsters said they would reach VFS Global, SMS or Social Media or Instant Message.
One of the red flags is that the money is asked to facilitate their visa application. When the deadline is approached, some people pressure the applicants to change the money.
“VFS Global Appointment does not work with any third -party companies for bookings and has no contribution to the decision. VFS Global has to be treated with fraudulent and fraudulent companies who claim to be associated with any skill or unwavering visa applicants. The SE Global Representative should be paid and done with the right diligence before paying, ”Vijaykumar added.
