The government, through the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs on Tuesday, February 4, raised alarm over rising cases of visa application fraud and fake jobs cautioning Kenyans against falling for such scams. "The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs continues to receive complaints from citizens who have been defrauded while applying for travel visas to various countries," noted the ministry in a statement.
The foreign office urged Kenyans looking to travel abroad for work-related or leisure purposes to seek the proper channels to avoid being scammed. "It is important that persons seeking to travel to different destinations apply for the correct visas as provided on the official websites of the respective countries," the ministry stated.
Immigration PS Julius Bitok (center) and other officials receive passport booklets in Nairobi.
Photo Julius Bitok Highlighting the need to take responsibility when travelling abroad, the ministry emphasised the role of an individual in the visa application process urging Kenyans seeking jobs abroad to do "due diligence" before embarking on travel plans. "Visa application is a personal responsibility that does not require the approval of agents or organisations.
