Top 17 Most Ridiculous Government Visa Questions

Applying for a visa to visit another country can be a daunting and time-consuming task, and it's common for applicants to encounter some strange or seemingly ridiculous questions during the application process.

However, regarding the Indian visa application, some questions take the cake regarding sheer absurdity. In this blog, we'll look at the top 17 most ridiculous government visa questions you might encounter while applying for an Indian visa. Do you suffer from any contagious diseases?

Even though this might seem like a typical health query, it's still a little absurd. It's not like you can choose not to have a contagious disease—after all, most people don't travel voluntarily when they're contagious. Have you ever been denied a visa to India?

At first glance, this question might appear reasonable, but it is absurd when you realize that the Indian government already has access to your visa history via its system. Why, then, do you even ask the question? Have you ever been refused entry into any country, including India?

Again, while this query may seem reasonable, it is also unnecessary. They will already know you were refused entry into India or any other nation. Have you ever been convicted for any offense or crime, even if you were not arrested or charged?

This tricky question asks if you have ever been found guilty of a crime without going through the legal process. It's also absurd to demand that individuals reveal such convictions, mainly if they were not formally charged. Have you ever been involved in any terrorist activities?

While it's undoubtedly essential for governments to vet visa applicants for potential security risks, this question is over the top. After all, how many people will answer "yes" to this question?

Have you ever been engaged in cybercrime, unauthorized access to computer systems, or stolen data?

This question targets a particular group of individuals, namely hackers, and cybercriminals. However, assuming that every visa applicant might be involved in these activities is still ridiculous. Have you ever been engaged in espionage or sabotage?

Again, this question targets a specific group of spies and saboteurs. It's also ridiculous to assume that every visa applicant might be involved in these activities. Have you ever been engaged in genocide?

This question is not only ridiculous, but it's also highly offensive. It's unlikely that any visa applicant has ever been involved in genocide, and it's unclear what the Indian government hopes to accomplish by asking this question. Have you ever been engaged in money laundering?

While governments must vet visa applicants for potential financial crimes, this question is ridiculous. It's unlikely that most people who apply for an Indian visa have ever been involved in money laundering. Have you ever been engaged in human trafficking?

This question is undoubtedly essential for governments to ask to prevent human trafficking. However, assuming that every visa applicant might be involved in this type of activity is still a bit ridiculous. Have you ever been engaged in drug trafficking?

This question is similar to the previous one. While governments need to vet visa applicants for potential drug trafficking, assuming that every applicant might be involved in this activity is still ridiculous. Have you ever been engaged in genocide, war crimes, or crimes against humanity?

This question is similar to question 8, but it's worded slightly differently. Once again, it's doubtful that any visa applicant has ever been involved in these types of heinous crimes, so it's ridiculous to ask. Have you ever been involved in the production or distribution of pornography?

While governments must vet visa applicants for potentially illegal activities, this question seems out of place. It's unclear why the Indian government would need to know if an applicant has been involved in the production or distribution of pornography. Have you ever been engaged in any other activity that might indicate a possible risk to national security?

This question is incredibly vague, and it's unclear what types of activities qualify as a possible risk to national security. It's also ridiculous to assume that every visa applicant might be involved in such activities. Have you ever been involved in any work related to nuclear or chemical weapons?

This question seems to be targeting individuals with specific scientific or technical backgrounds, but it's still a bit ridiculous to assume that every visa applicant might be involved in work related to nuclear or chemical weapons. Have you ever been involved in illegal wildlife trade?

While it's certainly important for governments to vet visa applicants for potential illegal activities, this question seems a bit out of place.

It's not clear why the Indian government would need to know if an applicant has been involved in illegal wildlife trade. Have you ever been involved in any activity that might indicate a possible risk to public safety?

This question is similar to question 14, but it's focused on public safety rather than national security. Once again, it's incredibly vague and it's not clear what types of activities might qualify as a possible risk to public safety.

In conclusion, while it's important for governments to vet visa applicants for potential security risks, some of the questions on the Indian visa application are downright ridiculous.

From asking if an applicant has been involved in genocide or espionage to asking if they've ever been involved in the production or distribution of pornography, some of these questions seem to be reaching for information that is unlikely to be relevant to the visa application process.

Hopefully, in the future, the Indian government will reconsider some of these questions and focus on more relevant information when vetting visa applicants.