Current news

Appointments at the US Consulate

13/04/2026

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

Registration in the crisis preparedness list (ELEFAND)

05/03/2026

Good afternoon,

We would like to draw your attention to the possibility of registering in the ELEFAND list (electronic registration of Germans abroad) of the Federal Foreign Office. This possibility exists regardless of whether it is a vacation trip, a business trip or a longer-term stay.

In the event of a crisis or disaster, registration enables the Federal Foreign Office to contact and inform German nationals quickly (e.g. about evacuation measures).A booking option is available in the DVKG / GCS portal.

Your DVKG / GCS team

Current travel warnings

01/03/2026

Good afternoon,

We would like to draw your attention to the current travel warnings of the Federal Foreign Office.

Current travel warnings - Federal Foreign Office

Your DVKG / GCS Team

Entry Egypt

13/02/2026

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

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

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