The consulate had problems with getting… The consulate had problems with getting stickers for my visas. I believe in good faith Traveldoc did everything in their power to honor me getting my visa as soon as possible. I told Traveldoc I wanted my passport back, and a refund. They immediately shipped me back my documents and gave a full refund minus shipping cost for the return of my passport and documents.

Worth its weight in gold I have been using TDS for visas and passport renewals for years. Every time, they are prompt, communicative, responsive, and flexible. (E.g. I didn't realize that the visa I was requesting was only processed in NY, and had already completed all the paperwork and payment for the DC office. No problem. Solved via email instantaneously.) I absolutely LOVE that there is a person who is in charge of my passport and who I can contact for updates - but who most often contacts ME before I think to ask! All it took was one time using snail mail to be reminded why TDS is worth the price.

Dealing with incompetent staff! The main problem was at the start of my contact with your staff on phone, when i was asking about the Requirements. I even asked about the need for notarizing the Application form, based on MY last year’s Experience. i was told no need. So i had to repeat the entire application process, and a second shipment of forms to NYC. Make sure staff really know the requirements, or find out before giving false directions. It took one week longer, & a second FEDEX shipment, apart from filling the whole application a second time. Dealing with Frances later in the process was easier and more reassuring.

My Travel Document Systems… My Travel Document Systems representative was John Dinn. He phoned me the day after my overnight delivery to let me know my documents were successfully received. One MAJOR complaint: he incessantly interrupted me and/or talked over me. I literally pleaded with him at one point, "Sir, please, may I speak? May I speak?" but no, he continued to steamroll right over me. I urge Mr. Dinn to talk WITH his customers more and speak AT them less. I knocked off one star for this alone. I feel obliged to add that Mr. Dinn's tone of voice and the content of what he was trying to convey to me was entirely appropriate and he was sharing essential information with me. Otherwise, no complaints with TDS--they are fine and reputable.

Use with caution Use with caution. Fake Indian visa companies are being used as a front for identity theft. This is a convincing site - but the jury is out. However, there are a hundred and forty five fake visa sites listed on the Indian Embassy Brussels. It is impossible to get through to Indian embassy to check if a visa application has been received. The best bet is go to your own embassy website and check for the url that they recommend.