To combat a surge in immigration scams, the British High Commission kicked off a state-wide awareness campaign in Haryana on 27 February 2026. The programme targets Ambala, Kaithal, Karnal and Kurukshetra—districts identified as hotspots for fraudulent “guaranteed UK visa” rackets that have left many families in debt. Working with local police, colleges and panchayats, UK officials are holding town-hall sessions, distributing multilingual leaflets and promoting a WhatsApp chatbot (+91 70652 51380) that allows applicants to verify offer letters free of charge. Offenders face a 10-year UK travel ban and possible prosecution under India’s Emigration Act. The campaign is the third leg of Britain’s Mobility and Migration Partnership with India, following similar drives in Punjab and Tamil Nadu. For genuine travellers, the initiative offers clarity on the UK’s newly introduced eVisa and ETA requirements, mock interview workshops, and guidance on avoiding middlemen.
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Travellers who prefer professional assistance without the risk of middlemen can explore VisaHQ’s services; the platform’s India portal (https://www.visahq.com/india/) provides step-by-step UK visa checklists, real-time fee calculators and secure document collection, helping applicants steer clear of scams and submit fully compliant files.
Universities and Tier-2 sponsors are being encouraged to publish authorised agent lists and turn away students presenting forged bank statements. Corporate mobility teams should note that staff transfers routed through unscrupulous agencies could fall foul of UK compliance audits. HR departments are advised to direct employees to official GOV.UK channels and retain proof of funds and English-language scores from recognised providers. The High Commission says it will evaluate impact after six months and expand the model to Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat if successful.
Travellers who prefer professional assistance without the risk of middlemen can explore VisaHQ’s services; the platform’s India portal (https://www.visahq.com/india/) provides step-by-step UK visa checklists, real-time fee calculators and secure document collection, helping applicants steer clear of scams and submit fully compliant files.
Universities and Tier-2 sponsors are being encouraged to publish authorised agent lists and turn away students presenting forged bank statements. Corporate mobility teams should note that staff transfers routed through unscrupulous agencies could fall foul of UK compliance audits. HR departments are advised to direct employees to official GOV.UK channels and retain proof of funds and English-language scores from recognised providers. The High Commission says it will evaluate impact after six months and expand the model to Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat if successful.
