China: Processing times - apply for a visa early
09/10/2023 14:00

Due to the high volume of applications for China, we recommend applying for visas early. Especially for applications in Frankfurt and Munich, please plan for longer processing times due to the limited number of appointments.

 

Your DVKG Team

China: Opening hours of the consular providers
12/09/2023 10:00

We would like to inform you about changed opening hours at the consular providers in Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt and Munich:

From 29.09.2023 to 03.10.2023 these offices will not be open.

Your DVKG Team

Kenya: Visa on arrival suspended
01/09/2023 10:00

The Federal Foreign Office has announced that it is no longer possible to apply for a visa on arrival.

The relevant visas must be applied for before departure.

Source: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/ReiseUndSicherheit/keniasicherheit/208058 

China: Lifting of testing requirements
30/08/2023 08:00

The Chinese Embassy informs that as of August 30, 2023, the obligation to present a COVID-19 nucleic acid or antigen test for travelers to China will no longer apply.

Quelle: http://de.china-embassy.gov.cn/det/sgyw/202308/t20230829_11135274.htm

China - Exemption from fingerprinting
09/08/2023 18:00

The Chinese Embassy has announced that from August 9, 2023 to December 31, 2023 inclusive, fingerprint collection for single and double-entry visas will be waived for the following categories:

  1. Category M (business and assembly visas)
  2. Category Q2 (Family visit)
  3. Category L (tourism visa)
  4. Category G (transit visa)
  5. Category C (crew visa)