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India Consulate informs:

The India visa categories - except tourist and medical visas - can be applied for again.

The DVKG takes over the checking of the visa document set. The documents are then handed over to the consulate for application. It is still up to the consulate whether a visa is granted.

Important documents are - please upload these as a color scan in the order:

• Invitation from India with explanation of the urgency
• Sending letter from the German company explaining the urgency in accordance with the invitation
• Visa application - easy to experience via the DVKG online application
• Page of the passport with personal details
• Submission München: Front and back page of the identity card
• Work permit, should one be available

We will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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The French government has introduced a strict curfew. People are only allowed to leave their homes if absolutely necessary. Everyone must carry an official form, a pass, with them. Failure to do so will result in a fine of 135 euros. Further information can be found on the homepage of the French Ministry of the Interior. You can obtain the passport form here.

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Important points:

• Visa-free status has been reinstated for citizens of France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iran, Italy, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States. Travelers from these countries must comply with entry tests and health protocols when traveling to South Africa.
Persons from COVID-19 high-risk countries, including persons from visa-exempt countries/territories, who wish to travel to South Africa for business reasons may submit a written request to the Minister of Home Affairs. This list was updated on October 19.  Other categories of persons who can apply for an entry permit are:
• Long-term visa holders visiting the country for business purposes
• Diplomats
• Repatriated persons
• Investors
• Applications must be sent to Covid19BusinessTravel@dha.gov.za and include the following:
  • A copy of a passport and/or visa for the temporary stay
  • Proof of the business activities to be carried out
  • Proof of an itinerary
  • Proof of address or accommodation in South Africa
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• Visitors coming from low-risk countries for three months or less may also enter but are subject to COVID-19 health protocols
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Saudi Arabia embassy informed:

Since 05.10.2020 business visas for Saudi Arabia can be applied for again. Appointments are currently only available at the Consular Proivder in Berlin for Monday and Thursday afternoons.

The necessary invitations must be made out to the Embassy in Berlin. The embassy only accepts invitations issued after 15.09.2020.

A negative Covid-19 test must not be more than 48 hours before departure.

China will allow foreign direct flights to Beijing again from tomorrow, September 3, 2020. According to Reuters, an initial eight countries will be allowed to fly to the Chinese capital. These include Sweden, Greece, Denmark, Canada, Thailand, Cambodia, Pakistan and Austria. However, only citizens with a primary residence in the respective country are permitted direct entry.

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