THAILAND - from 01.05.2025 the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is required to enter the country
02/04/2025 09:30

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen

From 01.05.2025, all travelers must apply for a Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) within 72 hours before entry

.

This digital form replaces the previous paper-based entry card and applies to both visa-free travelers and those who require a visa.

Transit passengers who do not leave the transit area are exempt.

Please take this into account when traveling to Thailand from 01.05.2025.

Your DVKG Team

Saudi Arabia: Visa Dates
21/03/2025 13:00

Good afternoon,

We would like to inform you that in calendar week 14 (31.03.2025 - 04.04.2025) there will be no appointments for Saudi Arabia visas at the provider.

We recommend that you take this into account when planning your trip.

If you have any questions, the DVKG consular advisors will be happy to help.

Your DVKG

Entering the USA - Federal Foreign Office warns of arrests when entering the USA
19/03/2025 08:00

Good afternoon,

The Foreign Office warns after arrests of individual Germans entering the USA that "previous convictions in the USA, false information on the purpose of stay or even a slight overstay" can lead to arrest and detention pending deportation.

Please bear this in mind when applying for the appropriate visa category and entering the USA.

Best regards

Your DVKG Team

China: Visa application processing time
10/03/2025 13:00

Currently, the preliminary check of visa applications by the provider in Berlin can take up to 14 days.

Please bear this in mind when applying for a visa.

Please contact us to find out what options are available - e.g. by way of exoress processing - in urgent cases.

Your DVKG team

Swiss secondment notifications: Changeover to the notification portal
10/03/2025 09:00

The existing application for reporting short stays will no longer be available as of March 14, 2025.

From March 17, 2025, notifications must be made exclusively via the EasyGov portal.

The DVKG can continue to report its customers. A UID number and activation are required. Your DVKG contact person will be happy to help you coordinate the necessary steps.

For postings to Switzerland that are already planned, it is recommended to order the declarations in the DVKG portal by March 13, 2025 so that they can still be carried out in the previous system.

Your DVKG