China: Submission of fingerprints from Sep. 29, 2021
23/09/2021 12:00

China Visa Provider / Consulate informs:

Please note that from 29 Sep 2021, all applicants will appear in person for fingerprinting at the Visa Service Center .

The DVKG will accompany you to the appointment. Fingerprints must NOT be submitted in the following cases:

  • The fingerprints that have been submitted with the passport to be submitted to a German China Visa Center within the last 5 years
    • .
  • If a visa is applied for within 5 years with another passport (new or second passport), new fingerprints must be collected.
  • Traveler is under 14 years and over 70 years old
    • .
  • Fingerprints that have already been submitted upon entry into China will NOT be accepted

    • For questions, please contact the DVKG Visa & Consular Advisor.

    Your DVKG Team

    China Nationwide: Vaccination card
    06/09/2021 16:00

    The Chinese consulate informs: 

    Applicants must as of now present proof of vaccination when applying for a China visa. In addition, the proof of vaccination must be available for 14 days. Applicants under the age of 12 do not need to present proof of vaccination.

    Vaccinated applicants : 

    1. The vaccination certificate „EU Digital Covid Vaccination Certificate“  for the first vaccination
    2. The vaccination certificate „EU Digital Covid Vaccination Certificate“  for the second vaccination
    3. If not available, present the yellow vaccination certificate in the original and as a photocopy

    Recovered applicants: 

    1. The „EU Digital Covid Recovery Certificate“ and
    2. The vaccination certificate  „EU Digital Covid Vaccination Certificate“ for recovered vaccinated persons, attention this vaccination certificate must also be available for 14 days.
    3. If the vaccination certificate  „EU Digital Covid Vaccination Certificate“ for recovered vaccinated persons is not available, submit the yellow vaccination certificate in the original and as a photocopy.

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

    Your DVKG team

    Pakistan
    02/09/2021 08:00

    The Pakistani Consulate informs:

    In addition to the company invitation, an e-business letter is required. The e-business letter is initiated by the inviting company in Pakistan via the following homepage. 

    Your DVKG Team

    Korea, Republic of (South): Visa requirement lifted, New: Entry registration
    01/09/2021 16:00

    Korean consulate informs:

    The visa requirement for business and tourist travel has been lifted for German nationals, among others. A "Korean Electronic Travel Authorization" (=K-ETA) must be applied for in advance.

    We will be happy to assist you with the application for the "Korean Electronic Travel Authorization".

    Your DVKG Team

    New Chinese data protection law comes into force
    24/08/2021 12:00

    The Chinese Data Security Law (DSL) is intended to regulate data activities and improve general data security.

    After being passed on June 10, the Chinese Data Security Law (DSL) will come into force on September 1, 2021.


    The Chinese Data Security Law (Data Security Law, DSL) is intended to regulate data activities and improve general data security. The law adds another layer to the complex legal system, not least because it not only applies to electronic and non-electronic data activities within China, but also has an extraterritorial component. This means that, in principle, cross-border data transfer and activities abroad are also affected if the People's Republic of China considers its economic interests and national sovereignty to be infringed. Failure to comply with the law will result in administrative penalties and fines for both companies and their representatives.

    As was the case after the introduction of the Cybersecurity Law of 2017, the law develops the concepts of „key data and important data“ and „strict security measuresßand thus indicates that further, more concrete regulations such as a "catalog of important data" will follow. Companies are advised to familiarize themselves with the contents and regulations of the law as soon as possible and to take the resulting measures promptly. The AHK China has prepared a practical leaflet with the most important regulations and initial recommendations for companies and is happy to provide further information at any time.

    Your DVKG team