USA: CAUTION Fake calls regarding requests for US Visa information and personal data
09/05/2025 08:00

Good afternoon,

Currently there are an increasing number of fake calls with the following content:

A person introduces themselves as a US Border Control official. A US number (area code 001) appears on the display. The caller's aim is to obtain the following information:

  • Visa number
  • Passport number
  • Residence
  • Other personal information, especially that of the US visa application

    • When asked if the person can clearly prove their identity, the caller becomes aggressive and threatens that US authorities will appear at the caller's home within 30 minutes, expel them from the country and impose sanctions.

    In the cases known to us, no checks were carried out. We assume that the calls are fake.

    Please remain calm. The following procedure may be appropriate:

    Best regards

    Your DVKG Team

    USA: Obligation to register for stays longer than 30 days
    02/05/2025 13:00

    Dear ladies and gentlemen,

    We would like to draw your attention to the following communication from the US authorities that all foreign nationals over the age of 14 who have not been registered and fingerprinted when applying for a visa at a US consulate or embassy abroad and who have been in the US for 30 days or longer must register.

    Further information can be found on the following page:

    https://www.uscis.gov/alienregistration

    We ask you to take this into account when planning your trip - especially if you are planning to enter the USA with an ESTA.

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

    Your GCS / DVKG team

    Appointments at the US Consulate
    29/04/2025 15:00

    Dear ladies and gentlemen,

    At the moment, appointments - e.g. for B1 visas, but also for other visa categories - can only be booked at the US consulates to a limited extent and sometimes with longer lead times.

    We will process your orders as quickly as possible and inform you immediately as soon as and for when an appointment can be booked.

    We ask you to take this into account when planning your trip.

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

    Your GCS / DVKG team

    Brazil: reintroduction of the visa requirement from April 10, 2025
    09/04/2025 08:00

    As of April 10, Brazil will again require visas for US, Canadian and Australian citizens. This will end open entry for people of these nationalities after six years.

    The United States Embassy in Brasilia announced that Americans entering the country from April 10 will still be able to apply for visas electronically.

    The GCS (Global Consular Services) portal will provide a user-friendly application option.

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

    Your GCS / DVKG team

    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