Entry Egypt
13/02/2026 09:00

Good afternoon,

The travel advice for Egypt issued by the Federal Foreign Office has been amended to the effect that entry with an identity card is not recommended due to repeated problems. Instead, entry with a passport is recommended.

In addition, we would like to inform you that, according to the Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation, the previous paper-based entry and exit cards are to be gradually phased out as part of the introduction of a fully digital entry system. As soon as this is implemented, the DVKG / GCS portal will provide a tangibly simple booking option for the Egypt Arrival Card.

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

Your DVKG / GCS Team

Opening hours Consulate General Argentina
09/02/2026 10:00

Good afternoon,

On 16.02.2026 and 17.02.2026 the Consulate General of Argentina in Frankfurt am Main is closed.

Please take this into account with regard to the processing time of your visa applications.

If you have any questions, the DVKG / GCS consular advisors will be happy to assist you.

Your DVKG / GCS team

Chinese New Year
09/02/2026 08:00

Good afternoon,

Please note when applying for your visa that the Frankfurt Chinese Visa Application Service Center will be closed from February 17 to 20, 2026 due to the Chinese New Year holiday.

Please take this into account when applying for your visa and planning your trip.

We recommend that you apply for your visa early.If you have any questions, the DVKG / GCS consular advisors will be happy to help.

Your DVKG / GCS team

Ramadan: Longer processing times at the consulates of Islamic countries
06/02/2026 11:00

Good afternoon,

We would like to inform you that the month of Ramadan will take place from February 18, 2026 to March 20, 2026.

As a result, longer processing times must be taken into account for applications submitted to the consulates of Islamic countries during this period and for the following Eid.

Your DVKG / GCS Team

HAPPY HOLIDAYS & A GOOD START INTO THE NEW YEAR
19/12/2025 11:00

Dear customers,

Dear business partners;

We wish you, your families and your colleagues happy holidays and a good start into the new year!

We would like to thank you very much for the good cooperation and look forward to continuing it in 2026.

Best regards

Your team of the DVKG / GCS

DVKG XMas 2025