Fee changes as of January 1, 2020
05/12/2019 08:00

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen,

We would like to inform you about upcoming fee changes as of January 1, 2020. The background to the changes is manifold:

  • the complexity of consular regulations has increased,
    • the personnel required to check the documents takes measurably more time,technical requirements for the degree of automation are more extensive

    We will take on and process the challenges with different measures and investments:

    Please refer to the new fees here. We would also like to draw your attention to fee reductions, including the visa scan (now 4.90 euros/net plus VAT 5.83 euros/gross) and the visa expiry reminder service (now 4.90 euros/net plus VAT 5.83 euros/gross).

    We want to be close to you and guide you through the application process with exceptional service quality. We would like to thank you for the trust you have placed in us to date and look forward to continuing to support you with consular services.

    Your DVKG Team

    India: No submission of fingerprints necessary
    02/12/2019 12:00

    The Indian consulate informs:

    Fingerprints are no longer required when submitting visa documents (e.g. work, entry, student, conference visas).

    Your DVKG Team

    China: Fingerprint submission from Dec. 16, 2019
    19/11/2019 10:00

    The Chinese consular provider informs


    As of Dec. 16, 2019, every applicant must provide a fingerprint when submitting visa documents. The fingerprint is valid for 5 years with the passport presented at the time of submission. If the passport expires within the 5 years, a new fingerprint must be submitted with the new passport.
    The following are exempt from this regulation:

  • Persons under the age of 14 or over the age of 70
  • Possession of diplomatic passports or persons who are exempt from fingerprinting under bilateral agreements
  • Persons who have applied for a Chinese visa with the same passport and whose fingerprints have already been collected within the last 5 years may be exempted from collection. However, the biometric visa issued must be presented in the same passport
  • Persons who have limitations in the finger area or persons for whom fingerprints from all 10 fingers cannot be recorded for other reasons

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    Please note that all applicants must come to the Visa Application Service Center in person to have fingerprints taken. Falsification of fingerprints or fraud with foreign fingerprints by third parties will result in denial of entry to China. All resulting consequences will be borne by the applicant himself/herself.

    You will receive further information in the coming days.


    Best regards,

    Your DVKG team

    China: strict interpretation of regulations
    12/11/2019 11:00

    The Chinese consulate informs: 

    The Chinese consulate has informed us that the requirements for the following points will be interpreted more strictly. We ask you to pay close attention to the points in order to avoid delays:

  • The passport photo must be up-to-date - not older than 6 months. For example, if a passport was issued on 06/06/2018 and the applicant uses the same passport photo on the form, it will no longer be accepted. Submit a second recent passport photo that is different from the passport photo in your passport.
  • The passport photo must be standardized and biometric. The background must be white, the detailed requirements can be found here.
  • A passport photo taken from life is not accepted. In this case, no passport photo can be submitted subsequently, a new visa application must be issued and a new appointment made.
  • Special attention must also be paid to the following points: 
    1. First name,
    2. Last name,
    3. Middle name(s),
    4. Date of birth
    5. Passport validity
      6. .

    • An overview of the China visa regulations can be found here:

  • Business visa
  • Tourist visa
  • Other visa types

    • For questions we are at your disposal. 

    Your DVKG team

    China: Changes at the consular providers in Germany
    04/09/2019 12:00

    The changes at the China Consular Providers have taken place. Important changes are currently in place and may change further in the coming weeks:

  • No sameday processing (within one day) nationwide
  • No guaranteed express processing (within 2 days) nationwide

    • An application process can take up to 7 consular working days. Please submit your visa application in good time before your trip
    .
    The consular provider has announced that in 2020 all travelers will probably have to submit a fingerprint in person. The fingerprint will be valid for 5 years and can be reused for a new visa application.
    Your DVKG Team