*squints at the website*vink2 wrote:Guys, just interesting, how did you get visa to Myanmar. I don't want to visit embassy, will the websites like http://www.MyanmarVisa.com work for me?
That's pretty much the business model for most visa agents. Their market are those who don't have the time/patience to visit an embassy and wait in line. They will usually up-sell you a 'passport delivery service' to bring your passport back to your office for you.the lynx wrote: *squints at the website*
I'm not sure about this. This looks like another agent applying visa on behalf of travellers. And the rates are way higher than the actual rate. And you still need to go there in person to collect your passport with your visa.
The agency my MNC uses has a similar scam with the PRC Embassy.sundaymorningstaple wrote:Or they are in cahoots with the embassies, like the scam at the Indian Embassy with their exclusive two agents here in Singapore that you are now FORCED to use as the Indian Embassy will no longer hand walk in traffic. Additionally, they have different charges for different countries. What a barfing scam.
Changed in Sept last year I believe, as our PA told me you could get it through the Indian Embassy (she's Singapore Indian), but when I tried to check on line, it now has a moving banner line informing that you have to use the "named" agencies. My wife had a go around with them and she called me on the phone from the agency and told me what they were trying to do (additional charges for everything "extra" but you got the "extras" whether you wanted them or not. I had a few very polite words with the supervisor and she wasn't charged for "delivery" as she had opted to pick them up.) Because it was 6 passports they were also going to charge her the same delivery charge for each and every passport. Wankers. (All were from India, by the way as I went to collect the passports so inquired about it). Slimeballs.x9200 wrote:IIRC when I was there doing it in person, the queue was not that long (10 min or so), they took our passports, asked to come back after 3h and later gave them back with no hassle and waiting. It was few years ago.
Same for PRC... absolutely atrocious visa charges for Americans... and can only go through the agent... no more embassy.sundaymorningstaple wrote:Or they are in cahoots with the embassies, like the scam at the Indian Embassy with their exclusive two agents here in Singapore that you are now FORCED to use as the Indian Embassy will no longer hand walk in traffic. Additionally, they have different charges for different countries. What a barfing scam.
sorry to butt in .. the different charges for different nationalities is due to reciprocal arrangements - nothing to do with the agents ..sundaymorningstaple wrote:...Additionally, they have different charges for different countries. What a barfing scam.
Like I said, a barfing scam. You just proved my point. Visa applications should be based on that country's application., not other countries charges. It costs them exactly the same for any country.ecureilx wrote:sorry to butt in .. the different charges for different nationalities is due to reciprocal arrangements - nothing to do with the agents ..sundaymorningstaple wrote:...Additionally, they have different charges for different countries. What a barfing scam.
Like for me, Malaysian Visa is 7$, for a month, for 6 months, for a year, or for whatever period, because that's what my country charges for Malaysians.
Now, Indians, it used to be 12$ per month, so 12 month Multiple Entry = 12X12 $ .. as it was what India was charging for Malaysian in reverse
and another country guy, his visa fee was 300$ for Malaysia, for a week, or a month, or a year ..
Visa Fees
The processing fee per visa application submitted is the equivalent of S$30 (The currency exchange rate will be quoted by the authorized visa agent).
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