My protracted visa run issue is already known here. However, 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. 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.
