What is a Demand Letter? (Why You Must Ask Your Agent to See It)

If you want to know the single best way to avoid falling victim to a fake visa agent, it is this: Always ask to see the Demand Letter. But what exactly is a Demand Letter, and why is it so important for Indian workers looking for Gulf jobs?

What is a Demand Letter? A Demand Letter is a formal, legal document sent by a foreign employer (for example, a construction company in Dubai) to an authorized recruitment agency in India.

This letter gives the Indian agency the legal authority to recruit a specific number of workers for specific roles on the employer's behalf.

What Information Does a Demand Letter Contain? A genuine Demand Letter will always include: - **The Employer's Details:** Full company name, address, and registration number in the host country. - **Job Roles and Vacancies:** Exactly how many people they need (e.g., 50 Electricians, 20 Plumbers). - **Exact Salaries:** The basic salary offered for each role in the local currency. - **Allowances:** Whether food, accommodation, and transport are provided. - **Official Stamps:** It must be printed on the employer's official letterhead and stamped by the local Chamber of Commerce and the Indian Embassy in that country.

Why is the Demand Letter Your Best Protection Against Fraud? Fake agents trick workers by posting imaginary jobs on Facebook or WhatsApp. They will say they have a "Direct Visa" or "Company Visa."

However, a fake agent cannot produce a valid Demand Letter attested by the Indian Embassy. When you ask a fake agent to show you the Demand Letter, they will usually make excuses, get angry, or say it's "confidential."

Fact: It is NOT confidential. You have the right to know exactly who you are being recruited for.

How My Videsh Uses Demand Letters to Keep You Safe Legitimate, MOIA-registered agencies take these official Demand Letters and publish them as job advertisements in newspapers (like the Assignment Abroad Times) to attract candidates.

My Videsh ONLY digitizes these verified newspaper ads. When you use the My Videsh app, you are looking at job vacancies that are backed by a real, government-verified Demand Letter.

Always ask for proof. Protect your hard-earned money.