Good afternoon,
Please note when applying for your visa that the Frankfurt Chinese Visa Application Service Center will be closed from February 17 to 20, 2026 due to the Chinese New Year holiday.
Please take this into account when applying for your visa and planning your trip.
We recommend that you apply for your visa early.If you have any questions, the DVKG / GCS consular advisors will be happy to help.Your DVKG / GCS team
Good afternoon,
We would like to inform you that the month of Ramadan will take place from February 18, 2026 to March 20, 2026.
As a result, longer processing times must be taken into account for applications submitted to the consulates of Islamic countries during this period and for the following Eid.
Your DVKG / GCS Team
Dear customers,
Dear business partners;
We wish you, your families and your colleagues happy holidays and a good start into the new year!
We would like to thank you very much for the good cooperation and look forward to continuing it in 2026.
Best regards
Your team of the DVKG / GCS
In addition to our communication dated March 05, 2025, we would like to draw your attention to the following change:
From February 25, 2026, nationals from 85 visa-free countries must be in possession of a valid ETA or eVisa before entering the UK. Carriers - e.g. airlines - are obliged to check compliance with this requirement.The DVKG provides a user-friendly application option in the DVKG / GCS portal.If you have any questions, the DVKG consular advisors will be happy to help
Good afternoon,
When submitting visa applications for Saudi Arabia, a lead time of at least one week before the expiry date of the pre-approval/invitation must be observed in order to avoid delays in processing or possible rejection.
Please bear this in mind when planning your trip.
Best regardsYour DVKG team
