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This thread is a sequel to the previous one below;

https://www.nairaland.com/8090820/indian-consulate-vietnam-robbing-nigerians#129933594

Where I narrated how the Indian consulate in Saigon tried to cheat me.

I wrote an email to their embassy in Hanoi and the consulate in Saigon, and made it clear to them that I will be proceeding with a lawsuit against them. The email must have rattled them since they realized I have a strong case. So, I later got a mail from the consulate and he told me to come and meet him personally over the issue.

I got there and I could sense he was relieved to see me. He apologized over the incident and told me that it was a new policy and both the Indian and Nigerian governments endorsed it. I responded by telling him that the crux of the matter was the fact his staff never told me. At least, if they did, I would have gone to another country. The moment they accepted my money and collected my passport and documents based on the fee has completed the transaction. Any other error was 💯 theirs, not mine.

The consulate then directed them to process the visa and make it available to me without any additional fee.

When I created the earlier thread, some people made unreasonable comments based on tribalism and other sentiments. Nigerians should really know when to stand together on issues that could affect anyone, especially if you’re holding the green passport.

Unfortunately, I wrote to the office of Abike Dabiri but they never responded to my mail despite the fact it was an injustice against a Nigerian. It seems they only respond if the person involved has political connections and that’s sad.

Anyways, the issue has been resolved amicably and I thank all those that supported me in that thread and the mod that moved it to front page.

Your problem is illiteracy and lack of common sense. They did not accept to give me visa and they conducted biometrics on me and told me to come and collect it on Wednesday?

You really must be very a very senseless Arrow. Mumu, almost my entire family are abroad in America and Europe. If I wanted to be in the States, I would have been there already years ago.

Hungry boy thinks it’s just the money I’m fighting for. Low IQ rats like you are the reason why people get away with crimes and keep subjecting others.

It’s the money in my account statement that made them feel they can reap me off and they’ve been doing it to other Nigerians who moved on and sulked it up.

I have written emails to relevant Indian authorities and the consulate has given me an appointment tomorrow to come and see him.

Senseless rat.

Wotowotoman:
Look at this hopeless villager wey manage go Vietnam. Oga, I have been to places that you and entire generation will never smell. Take that to the bank.

When you pay for a visa, you don’t get refunded if you are denied. And there is nothing like visa in principle dumbo. If you no wan lose your money, you better not apply. Poor man like you wey dey cry on top 250 dollars. Yamayama fall on your dirty bald head there

Wotowotoman:
Who gives Visa in Principle? You must be a villager.

Have you obtained a visa before in your life? So, why are you asking such stupid question?

Do embassies issue visa the same moment you apply?

Akamon:
Where's the Kenyan CNN Reporter. CNN/BBC must hear this

Pls any contact for publicity on this issue will be appreciated.

They thought I will be accepting to pay the extra charges because they saw ‘reasonable’ amount of money in my account, and I had few days left before my visa expires. When I refused, the man was kinda disappointed because I saw the look on his face.

I would like to grant an interview or whatever on this issue if I have to.

Even if I lose the money, I would be happy to see their image tarnished for it.

Jetline:
Unfortunately, but the truth is Naija is better than India.India is more corrupt. We have so many of them here in Canada. In my former job, I had some of them as my friends and they told me the honest truth why they ran away from India to Canada. Most of them are very poor in India and borrowed money to fund their japa move to Canada and thats why they work 2-3 jobs even as students to repay their loans. They also told me there is a trick they use so that CRA will not know that they are doing more than 20hrs a week(thats bf the limit was lifted). They are very corrupt and even cheat at work to get extra hrs.I can't believe that some Naija guyz want to go to India for hussle. But your case is visit, quite understandable. The lady just scammed you by collecting cash. If you escalate, they would tell you to provide an evidence of payment.Just move on...I also forget to tell you they hate blacks especially in their country...India is a jungle!

No, not hustle at all. My intention was to stay in New Delhi for five days and use the time to reapply for Vietnam visa. I also wanted to visit the Taj Mahal that is near to New Delhi. You can’t apply for Vietnam visa while still within the country.

I already have a job in Vietnam and have no business staying more than few days in India. Besides I would be returning with my return ticket if I had gone to India.

The lady is just a front desk receptionist, her boss is also involved in it. I have witnesses (two Vietnamese nationals who went with me). I have evidence through the online booking. The money I used to make payment was provided by the Vietnamese lady and she withdrew it from bank.

If I have to move on eventually, I will. But I won’t move on without giving it a fight. I will be contacting the Indian embassy in Hanoi by email or phone this morning.

emmatony:
Nigeria charges Indians the same amount to get a Nigerian VISA. India does reciprocity. Whatever a country charges its Nationals for a VISA, the same amount will be charged to the Nationals of that country

It’s not just about the fee, but the shady nature of the transaction.

I went to the consulate on Friday morning, they told me I will have to pay the equivalent of $250 after going through the papers I submitted. They insisted I must pay cash.

After making payment, they told me my visa will be ready between Wednesday and Friday of the next week.

On Monday, the following week, they called me on phone and told me that I have to pay another money, an equivalent of over $300 dollars or else my visa won’t be processed. This is where it gets ridiculous.

Wotowotoman:
All this because of 250 dollars?

When you go US embassy or UK embassy, do they refund your money after denying you a visa

Please read the post again to understand it better. My visa application was not denied. They granted me visa in principle and asked me to pay the equivalent of $250 and return in a few days time to collect it. This happened on Friday, then on Monday morning, they called me that I have to make another payment of over $300 before they will process my visa.

It’s a racket for extortion. They must have been doing this others too. It’s not just about the money, I may decide to forget it and walk away, but other Nigerians are being robbed too. Someone needs to take it up with them.

InvertedHammer:
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Follow it up.

Meanwhile follow rule #1 --Do not go where you are not welcomed. Sometimes you Nigerians are too desperate to go to hell as long as there is visa involved.

Tourist visa to India? Wetin you dey find?
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I was going to India on 💯 tourism basis. My intention was to stay in New Delhi for just 5 days and visit the Taj Mahal before returning to Vietnam. I wasn’t going to India to live and I explained all these to them at the consulate.

omoluka:
Check well, it is mostly people from the east that travel to all these Asian countries. I don't know what will take me to Vietnam talkless of India.
Countries i can travel to in the whole of Asia are not more than six.

There are Nigerians teaching ESL and living good lives in Vietnam. There are others doing 💯 legitimate business there too. It’s not all Nigerians in South East Asia that are into crimes.

CapitalBank:
You get this kind thing, you carry am come Nairaland instead of posting on Twitter for faster and wider reach.

Do you have a Twitter account?

Yes, I have a twitter account but it’s not verified with the blue tag, so I can’t make a long post like this. However, I will be writing to the Indian embassy in Hanoi this morning.

I’m escalating this on every platform I can because it needs to generate publicity to expose them.

wman:
This is sad.

Post this on Twitter. Tag the "Nigerians in Diaspora Commission." Tag "Abike Dabiri" and other relevant folks too.

I have sent an email to Mrs. Abike Dabiri through her office. I explained everything on the email and I’m praying she responds.

Welfed:
Chaii where is ABIKE DABIRI?

Pls how can I get her contact? It’s obvious I’m not the only Nigerian they’re doing this. They will check the account statement you submitted, if they find reasonable amount in it, they will begin their extortion racketeering.

Some people are already volunteering here in Vietnam to take up the case.

I just had a nasty experience at the Indian consulate in Ho Chi Minh City.

Here is the entire story:

On Friday, I went to the Indian consulate in HCMC to apply for one month tourist visa, after booking online the previous night. On getting to the consulate, the lady at the reception took my documents inside and after a while, returned to tell me that my visa has been granted in principle. That i have been issued with a single entry visa. However, I must pay 6.3000,000.00 VND about $250. I was shocked when I heard this because I already paid the agent that booked the appointment $100 thinking it included visa fees. They said it was because I’m a Nigerian and we are charged higher. Nevertheless, I decided to go ahead and pay the amount to save myself further stress. But the lady again, insisted I must pay cash.

I called a Vietnamese lady who accompanied me and she helped provide the balance because I had only 3+ million VND with me.

After paying, they collected my passport, Vietnamese visa and then conducted biometrics on me. Then I left.

This morning, I received a call from the consulate that I have to pay another 8 million VND otherwise my visa would not be issued to me. I was shocked and I told them that I can't pay a dime again. They either issue my visa or refund my money. The lady agreed that I should come and get the refund. However, on getting to the consulate, they refused to give me the refund. That it was a new policy. Eventually, I left with my passport. No visa! no $250!

I'm currently feeling robbed and dehumanized. I don't know how to go about this to seek justice.

Pls can anyone help me with advise or pro bono services because I believe I have a good case and such inhuman acts shouldn't be allowed.

Rubbish from a worthless paper owned by the old drug lord. South Africa and Egypt are about to overtake Nigeria, that’s if they haven’t done so as the largest economies in Africa. Despite both of them having less than half of our population and no oil and gas like Nigeria. Yet these dirty Agbado bastards are always picking on small countries to make comparisons with.

Nigerians are falling into poverty in millions, at a time the rest of the world are reducing poverty rates massively. But Tinubu and his primitive bigots are not concerned.

Tinubu and his barbarian hordes are cursed!!!

It was the situation of Ibadan that made Donald Trump to call Africa shithole. Ibadan shouldn’t be allowed to continue being a source of embarrassment to Africa.

We are ready to help, even if the people lack the resources to give themselves a decent city befitting of 2024, we can crowdfund for them.

proeast:
Calling Ibadan a city to me is mockery. Have you all seen what they call slums in South Africa, Europe or even Asia? If you haven’t, I have seen them and most of them actually look better than Ibadan!

I have seen villages in those places too and I was appalled to realize that they all have better aesthetics and are far more livable than Ibadan.

So, it’s sheer ignorance calling Ibadan a city, because it’s not. Ibadan is actually the world’s largest slum!!!

I challenge anyone to prove me wrong and I will flood here with pictures of villages in those places and compare them with Ibadan. Likewise, I will also bring pictures of slums and actual cities from those places and also compare with Ibadan.

The earlier the status quo of Ibadan the world’s largest slum is accepted as facts, the better the chances of taking remedial actions (even if it means demolishing 90% of it and rebuilding afresh).

Anyone up for the challenge??

Calling Ibadan a city to me is mockery. Have you all seen what they call slums in South Africa, Europe or even Asia? If you haven’t, I have seen them and most of them actually look better than Ibadan!

I have seen villages in those places too and I was appalled to realize that they all have better aesthetics and are far more livable than Ibadan.

So, it’s sheer ignorance calling Ibadan a city, because it’s not. Ibadan is actually the world’s largest slum!!!

I challenge anyone to prove me wrong and I will flood here with pictures of villages in those places and compare them with Ibadan. Likewise, I will also bring pictures of slums and actual cities from those places and also compare with Ibadan.

The earlier the status quo of Ibadan the world’s largest slum is accepted as facts, the better the chances of taking remedial actions (even if it means demolishing 90% of it and rebuilding afresh).

Alamin40:
my father is really a fool. Death to all terrorists and long live the Zionist state.

You’re right, I agree with you 💯.

shortgun:
The real haters of Nigeria are those who frustrated President Jonathan out of office when a bag of rice was sold for 8k and dollar was N216.
Now they expect us to celebrate and roll out the drums now that a bag of rice is sold for 70k and dollar at 1,000

Call them by their names and identity!

They live in mud houses with rusted roofs.

Their parents teach them how to hate from cradle.

They supported the despicable Buhari government even when sane Nigerians were trying to resist that evil government.

They’re currently supporting another useless and corrupt government due to primitive sentiments.

They’re the most tribalistic of all Nigerians.

That’s their identity and every smart Nigerian now knows how terrible those people are!

mobisonkk2:
Lies, I know you this to happen so badly. IDF can not attack alone without big daddy USA and Biden made it clear to Netanyahu that if you attack Iran, na oyo.

Lol, the Jews are currently sending the Mohammedans to go meet Allah and you’re here capping😂

Don’t worry, by day break you will understand better. Since Iran feels it has become so powerful, we will see to that. Meanwhile, no one should cry genocide.

malali:
Nigeria should position itself to milk the oil windfall.

Sell maximum quota, stay low don't make noise.

Revenue.Revenue.Revenue.

USA is about to fight another proxy war in iran ??

Is the USA really going to stay "neutral" and let them slug it out ??

Never fight an area boy in his territory, even if you are 10X stronger than him........Wait till you catch him unawares !!

The deep state in America is controlled by Jews. So, there is no way United States will stay neutral when Israel goes to war against strong enemies, except they’re 100% convinced Israel will rout them without external help.

LOVEALAIGBO:
Good points! I think the likes of Air Peace and INNOSON should go public and sell say 30 to 40 percent shares of their coys while still maintaining majority control. The money raised can be reinvested into the business!

Lol, you think Innoson and some other Igbo businessmen don’t know what they’re doing? Even Allen Onyema had to open up about how some Nigerians due to tribalism don’t want Airpeace to succeed.

The moment you go public and allow people to own shares in your company, it will now be at the mercy of government. Should there be any financial challenges, government would seize it through Amcon and do whatever it wants with it.

Innoson has been expanding massively without going public, so what’s the need?

yoruboid:
Meaning the land mass we though was “tanny” is even tinier than we think

Landmass means nothing in the grand scheme of things, child!

What matters is your Human Resources and how you’re able to develop whatever natural resources you have. Oyo state is large, yet filled with mud houses and rusted buildings. Imo State still has a larger GDP than your big for nothing Oyo state.


Meanwhile, there are also Igbos in Cross river, Benue, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Edo, Rivers etc. Igboland is far bigger than South East. Meanwhile, there are other tribes in the SW and the only oil bearing community in SW is owned by Ijaws in Ondo.

Yes, your ignorance pains me, because you will end up giving birth to others and thus populating the world with misfits.

I have educated you that those you’re calling Jews are mostly not the original Jews, yet you continue to wallow in ignorance. Bring the DNA of the original Jews and check if it will match with many of those claiming to be Jews today.

You’re seeing a White man claiming that Igbos are Jews, yet you’re saying that Igbos are the attaching. Even before your poor father was born, these issues had been settled. I care less whether people agree that Igbos are Jews or not, it doesn’t change anything. There are also Ethiopian Jews, which your ignorance won’t enable you to know.

Even when there are anthropological evidence, you still choose to be deluded. But you believe a certain odudowa fell from the sky and was the progenitor of Yorubas? Till today, many of you including your poor fathers still hold on to such stupid and senseless thoughts?!

Meanwhile, what exactly are those links you posted meant to prove?

Go play in the sand child, your small mind won’t be able to comprehend complex things.

WizardOfNG:
The thing pain am lol. Go and argue with facts. I am.not your mate. Shameless attaché human being not proud of his heritage and daeperately famzinf others pathetic.

Go and cry little boy. Fact are facts. Especally DNA-backed facts. No iota of shame that Jews thesmelves are denying you publicly. Pathetic.

https://dailypost.ng/2017/08/07/new-dna-test-result-reveals-igbos-jews/

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.timesofisrael.com/messianic-jews-to-nigerians-youre-not-real-jews/amp/

STFU, especially when you’re totally ignorant! You checked which DNA evidence?

Some of you from that side of Nigeria are so ignorant yet so arrogant. The original inhabitants of the present day Jewish state, are not the Caucasians you’re seeing today. Most of Egypt, Israel, and Palestian used to be inhabited by dark skinned people.

There are blacks today in the far East, India, Sri Lanka etc. These blacks have been living in those places for centuries now. Have you asked yourself how they got there?

Instead of you people to keep quiet and learn, you think it’s all about hating on Igbos.


Spit!!!

WizardOfNG:
Precisely DNA evidence has already show that Igbos have zero genealogical connection with Jews. This is the strongest and most conclusive form of evidence so why keep dismissing it to insist you are Jewish?

Besides, why the attaché by force with Judaism? Do Igbos see any other Nigerian ethnic group, out of over 400, doing such or is it them alone doing something so fundamentally repellent, i.e begging for acceptance from others perhaps because they hate their colour and fellow blacks and want to associate forcefully with white people they worship and aspire to be?

Even here on NL, showing their inordinate love of white skin and the belief it is superior, it is Igbo who claim always they are superior because they have fairer skin than other Nigerians.


The whole thing is sad and pathetic. Especially to all confident and secure people who hate the concept of begging for acceptance from anyone or group rather than being proud of who you are. Igbos are just so wrong on so many levels.

OfoIgbo:
This wonderful interview by Yirmiyahu Danzig, held months before a Jewish Rabbinical court ruled that Igbos are descendants of ancient Israelites.
Mr Danzig is definitely knowledgeable on these matters. Little did he know that dayans and rabbis were about to buttress his points with their ruling.

Please if you are an Igbo hater, leave this page immediately. I don't want people consuming rat poison on account of this post.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI5K3_ID5kM

Lol, this is a fact already ascertained for long. Whatever the envious and jealous haters thinks, especially those who claimed their progenitor was a fallen demon, is just their worthless opinion.

As for their usual hateful tantrums, I’m here waiting to smash that their oblong heads. Useless children whose parents taught nothing except to hate the great Igbos.

The stupid Bello thought he could run to the drug lord for protection after looting his state dry. Unfortunately for him, he has no value again for him, so he is absolutely expendable now.

I was appalled when that foolish overgrown baby called Reno was using that reckless act to underscore loyalty. Small African countries like Senegal, Ghana etc are busy building strong institutions but here, we have fools like Reno celebrating such disgusting acts.

Good one Google, I like that! You’re just an employee yet decided to sabotage your company management for their own policies?

Foolish people, they should go and work for Hamas or Hizbollah then.