India warns citizens against job scammers exploiting Malaysia visa-free scheme
The High Commission of India reminded its nationals that the 30-day visa-free entry policy is not for employment
In a travel advisory, the high commission said it recently became aware that crooked visa and employment agents are misleading Indian nationals into believing they could take advantage of the visa waiver to seek jobs in Malaysia.
It reminded its nationals that the visa-free scheme is not for employment.
The advisory also raised concerns over instances of its citizens being denied entry upon arrival at Malaysian airports after failing to meet the terms and conditions required by the Malaysian Immigration Department.
It stated that, in addition to suspicions of seeking employment, other factors leading to affected travellers being categorised under “Not to Land” (NTL) included insufficient funds for their visit, inadequate proof of accommodation, absence of return tickets and various other violations.
The high commission said that upon issuance of the NTL notice, passengers are required to remain within an airport building until they are repatriated by the airline they had travelled on earlier.