The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced:
To 01.10.2016 to increase the fees for the visa significantly. An exact amount is not known yet.
Applicants who have an interview next week, should have enough cash or if you have a credit card with sufficient funds.
Once is known how much constitutes the increase, we will inform you.
Best regards, DVKG Team
The Indian consulate announced:
Travelers who have a still current valid visa must submit the currently valid visa with the new application for a visa. The current valid visa is explained invalid with the new application.
If the traveler does no longer owns the passport with the current valid visa, an official declaration of the authority of the loss is required.
Best regards, DVKG Team
The Iranian consulate announced:
Currently the processing time at the consulate can take 15 days or more for all nationalities and types of visas.
Best regards, DVKG Team
The Chinese Consulate announced:
Additional writing with details of trips since 1 Jan. 2014 no longer necessary as of today, September 17th, 2016.
Best regards, DVKG Team
The Canadian Consulate announced:
By September 30th 2016 an ETA is required for citizens of German nationality for entry and transit. You need a verified ETA before boarding the flight to Canada. The ETA is valid for 5 years.
Best regards, DVKG Team