Good afternoon,
Until December 31, 2026, German citizens can enter the People's Republic of China visa-free for stays of up to 30 days under certain conditions. In the case of private accommodation, the registration requirement in particular must be observed.
A digital entry card is to be introduced from November 20.Best regards
Your DVKG team
Good afternoon,
We would like to inform you that currently the processing for an India visa can take up to two weeks.
Please bear this in mind when planning your trip.
Best regards
Yours
DVKG Team
Good afternoon,
The Swiss cantons are increasingly informing us that the processing times for applications for 120-day permits are being extended.
Currently, the complete set of documents including the 120-day permit application must be submitted 8 weeks before entry.
Best regards
You
DVKG Team
From October 15, travelers will no longer be able to apply for a "Visa on Arrival" at the airport.
Instead, an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) must be issued in advance.
The DVKG / GCS portal will provide you with a tangibly simple application process.Your DVKG / GCS team
In addition to our newsfeed from August 1, 2025, we have learned from recent communications that the EES (entry-exit system) is to be put into operation in Germany in stages.
At the beginning, the introduction is planned at Düsseldorf, Frankfurt am Main and Munich airports and the EES is to be used at all external air and sea borders in Germany and in the Schengen countries by April 9, 2026.
The EES is an IT system that digitally records the entries and exits of non-EU citizens traveling to one of the 29 European countries for a short-term stay.
If you have any questions, the GCS / DVKG consular advisors will be happy to help.
Your GCS / DVKG team
