German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann said that around 15% of Indian students applying for visas submit forged documents. Philipp Ackermann suggested to the authorities that the documents be thoroughly scrutinized so that only qualified people could reach Germany.
Fraud happens in 10-15% of cases
According to the news of The Economic Times, the German ambassador said these things while talking to reporters on Tuesday. German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann suggested that about 10 to 15 percent of visa applications involve fraud and that the authorities need to thoroughly scrutinize the documents. The German ambassador said it showed that some agents had misled the students.
Efforts are being made to facilitate Germany travel
With thousands of Indian students waiting for visas to continue their studies in Germany, German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann on Tuesday described the situation as “regrettable” and said efforts were on to facilitate their travel. Ackermann said that German authorities are also in touch with some universities to ensure that Indian students do not suffer loss of education.
Indian students get visa soon
Talking to reporters, Philip Ackerman said, “We are not happy with the current situation. It is a matter of concern for us, because we want Indians to get visas easily and quickly. You know we do it that way. We haven’t been able to do what we want. This is a matter of concern for us. We are trying to find a solution and make the process easier.”
Large number of students affected due to non-receipt of visa
The newly-appointed envoy was responding to a question about the delay in issuance of visas by the German Embassy in India. A large number of Indian students have been affected by the delay in issuance of visas. The German ambassador acknowledged that some Indian students applying for visas will not be able to get visas on time for the upcoming semester at some institutions. “We are talking to some universities on the issue of visas. There are constraints in this.
