Russia Frankfurt: Limited Express Service
09/04/2019 12:00

Good afternoon!

The Russian Consulate informs: in the period from April 26 to May 10, 2019 no express processing will be carried out. With a telex or official invitation, sameday processing is possible in the days from April 26 to April 30 and May 06/07.

Please take this into account when planning your trip. 

Your DVKG Team

 

The fuss about the A1 certificate - necessary or not?
02/04/2019 12:01

Good day, 

The process of applying for and obtaining A1 decisions is a time-consuming one for the people involved, the government and the authorities. Those affected and associations have made representations to the EU and succeeded in reaching an agreement between the EU Parliament, the EU heads of government and the EU Commission that the costs should be reduced.

This has led to headlines that give the impression that an A1 certificate is no longer necessary.

This is not the case. Registration is an intention and an obligation to provide services within the EU/EFTA countries;to look for another way of documenting and testing the social security status of services within the EU/EFTA states. to be tested. Details are not yet known. This does not affect the obligation to document social security status when traveling to third countries with which Germany has concluded a social security agreement.  

Your DVKG Team

A1 certificate: Note for third countries with a social security agreement (SVA)
02/04/2019 12:00

Good day, 

The social security agreement regulates which social security law is to be applied in the event of a posting / business trip.

In practice, such agreements are relevant in the event of unforeseeable events such as illness and accident. The agreement regulates in particular the care of the posted worker / business traveler in the event of illness or following an accident at work.

The applicable social security law is verified with the Certificate A 1.

The following table provides an overview of the countries with which the Federal Republic of Germany has concluded social security agreements and specifies the periods during which German legislation continues to apply when employees are deployed abroad:

State in which the posting
employment is carried out      Period of continued validity
German legislation EU/EFTA member states* 24 months Albania 24 months Australia 48 months Bosnia and Herzegovina No fixed time limit Brazil 24 months Chile 36 months China 48 months India 48 months Israel No fixed time limit Japan No fixed time limit Canada/Quebec 60 months Korea (Süd) 24 months Kosovo No fixed time limit Morocco 36 months Macedonia 24 months Montenegro No fixed time limit Philippines No fixed time limit Moldova No fixed time limit Serbia No fixed time limit Turkey No fixed time limit Tunisia 12 months Uruguay 24 months USA 60 months * Belgium, Bulgaria, Estonia, Denmark, Finland, France,
Greece, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Croatia, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Czech Republic, Hungary, Cyprus; also in the EFTA states Iceland,
Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, a
posting period of 24 months has applied since July 1, 2012. posting period of 24 months.

The DVKG supports you in the application process for the A1 certificate. The consular advisors will be happy to answer any questions and provide suggestions.

 

Your DVKG team

Democratic Congo: Waiver of the consular provider fee
28/03/2019 08:00

Good afternoon,

For future visas for Democratic Congo the consular provider fee does not apply. Your visa documents will be submitted by the DVKG directly to the consulate in Berlin.

Your DVKG Team

India: electronic visas
27/03/2019 12:00

Good day, 

The Indian Consulate informs:

Electronic visas for tourists and business travel are valid for 12 months with multiple entries. The stay can last up to 6 months for business travelers and up to 3 months for tourists.

Note: the exact validity of the e-visa is indicated by the entry stamp in your passport. This may differ from the electronic authorization.

Best regards

Your DVKG team