Russia: New consular fees
03/02/2021 12:00

The Russian consulate informs:

New consular fees apply with immediate effect for the visa categories work & technology / business for technical services and work with an employment contract from the destination country:

For questions and suggestions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Your DVKG Team

China
29/01/2021 12:00

The Chinese consulate informs:

In addition to negative nucleic acid and IgM antibody test results, which are required of all passengers traveling to China, passengers who have already been vaccinated must also present their vaccination cards or vaccination certificates. upload so that one of the responsible Chinese diplomatic missions abroad can check the three documents and, if the test is passed, issue the passengers with a large QR code with HDC. The large QR code with HDC and the vaccination card or vaccination certificate must be carried with you for inspection during boarding and entry into China.

The vaccination card or certificate must contain:

  1. Name
  2. Sex
  3. Date of birth
  4. Name of the vaccine
  5. Date of first and second vaccination
  6. Signature and address of the vaccinating doctor or practice

Your DVKG team

Brexit: A1 certificate to Great Britain still required
22/01/2021 12:00

Please note:

Since January 1, 2021, the new partnership agreement has governed relations between the EU and the United Kingdom. According to the German Liaison Agency for Health Insurance Abroad (DVKA), the A1 certificate is still valid as proof of employment abroad with regard to postings.

Social security legislation continues to apply if the following conditions are met:

  • The employer carries out a significant business activity in the posting country.
  • The posting does not exceed a period of 24 months.
  • No previously seconded person is compensated.
  • Your DVKG team

    USA: from Jan. 26, 2021 entry only with negative Covid-19 test
    21/01/2021 12:00

    US Consulate informs:

    From January 26, 2021 travelers must provide the airline with a negative COVID-19 test (PCR test or antigen test) must be presented (electronically or in paper form), which must not be more than three days old . Persons who have been infected with COVID-19 within three months prior to departure must provide the airline with appropriate evidence.

    An additional COVID-19 test within three to five days of entry and a minimum quarantine period of seven days are strongly recommended.

    Further information can be obtained from the following sources:

  • Auswärtiges Amt
  • CDC - corresponds to the Robert Koch Institute of the USA
  • Your DVKG Team

    US Consulate informs:

    From January 26, 2021 travelers must provide the airline with a negative COVID-19 test (PCR test or antigen test) to present (electronically or in paper form), which must not be more than three days old . Persons who have been infected with COVID-19 within three months prior to departure must provide the airline with appropriate evidence.

    An additional COVID-19 test within three to five days of entry and a minimum quarantine period of seven days are strongly recommended.

    Further information is available from the following sources:

  • Auswärtiges Amt
  • CDC - corresponds to the Robert Koch Institute of the USA
  • Your DVKG Team

    European Union: New info app on health situation, quarantine and travel rules in Europe
    14/12/2020 12:00

    From December 14, 2020, interested parties will be able to download the new EU Corona app with the most important information about COVID-19 in the EU member states and Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland onto their cell phones. Users receive up-to-date information on the health situation, quarantine measures, testing requirements and coronavirus warning apps.

    The app is available free of charge on all Android and iOS devices.

    Download the app for Android devices

    Download the app for iOS devices