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)

The new EU Blue Card as of November 2023
08/08/2023 10:00

German lawmakers have revamped and expanded immigration opportunities with an EU Blue Card:

 

 

 

For more information and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the DVKG consular consultants.