The Consulate General of India in Dubai and the Northern Emirates warns Indian nationals in the UAE against fraudulent agents seeking sensitive personal and biometric information. The advisory, issued on August 31, follows reports of Indians. Reportedly, blue-collar workers are being targeted by unauthorised individuals offering help with visa and employment-related services.
According to the Consulate, “ Fraudsters are posing as agents who claim to assist Indians with visa regularisation, Emergency Certificates, White Passports, exit permits, outpasses, Emirates IDs and employment opportunities. The scammers allegedly ask victims to provide their passports, Emirates IDs and biometric information as part of the supposed process. This can include fingerprint, facial and eye scans.”
The Consulate further explained that such information can be misused for financial fraud without your knowledge or consent.
The Consulate advised Indian nationals living in or visiting the UAE to verify the credentials of individuals or agencies before sharing documents or personal information. If seen any suspicious activities, you can contact the Pravasi Bharatiya Sahayata Kendra on 80046342. They can also use WhatsApp or SMS at 00971543090571 to verify credentials or seek assistance.
The Indian missions stated that biometric scans should not be handed over to private agents claiming to represent Indian authorities.
Where biometric verification is genuinely required for an exit permit, Emirates ID or visa regularisation, applicants must provide it only at official UAE government facilities or counters.
The Consulate also clarified that both the Consulate General of India in Dubai and the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi require fingerprints, facial or eye scans for issuing Indian passports or Emergency Certificates.
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