A1 certificate: Note for third countries with a social security agreement (SVA)
02/04/2019 12:00

Good day, 

The social security agreement regulates which social security law is to be applied in the event of a posting / business trip.

In practice, such agreements are relevant in the event of unforeseeable events such as illness and accident. The agreement regulates in particular the care of the posted worker / business traveler in the event of illness or following an accident at work.

The applicable social security law is verified with the Certificate A 1.

The following table provides an overview of the countries with which the Federal Republic of Germany has concluded social security agreements and specifies the periods during which German legislation continues to apply when employees are deployed abroad:

State in which the posting
employment is carried out      Period of continued validity
German legislation EU/EFTA member states* 24 months Albania 24 months Australia 48 months Bosnia and Herzegovina No fixed time limit Brazil 24 months Chile 36 months China 48 months India 48 months Israel No fixed time limit Japan No fixed time limit Canada/Quebec 60 months Korea (Süd) 24 months Kosovo No fixed time limit Morocco 36 months Macedonia 24 months Montenegro No fixed time limit Philippines No fixed time limit Moldova No fixed time limit Serbia No fixed time limit Turkey No fixed time limit Tunisia 12 months Uruguay 24 months USA 60 months * Belgium, Bulgaria, Estonia, Denmark, Finland, France,
Greece, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Croatia, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Czech Republic, Hungary, Cyprus; also in the EFTA states Iceland,
Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, a
posting period of 24 months has applied since July 1, 2012. posting period of 24 months.

The DVKG supports you in the application process for the A1 certificate. The consular advisors will be happy to answer any questions and provide suggestions.

 

Your DVKG team

Democratic Congo: Waiver of the consular provider fee
28/03/2019 08:00

Good afternoon,

For future visas for Democratic Congo the consular provider fee does not apply. Your visa documents will be submitted by the DVKG directly to the consulate in Berlin.

Your DVKG Team

India, Berlin: Personal appearance
27/03/2019 12:00

Good afternoon,

the Embassy of India informs:

For the following visa categories a personal appointment with the consular provider in Berlin is mandatory:

As before, you still have the option of processing your visa via the DVKG. We will arrange an appointment for you when you submit your visa documents. DVKG customers receive an appointment with the consular provider IVS. 

 

Your DVKG team

India: electronic visas
27/03/2019 12:00

Good day, 

The Indian Consulate informs:

Electronic visas for tourists and business travel are valid for 12 months with multiple entries. The stay can last up to 6 months for business travelers and up to 3 months for tourists.

Note: the exact validity of the e-visa is indicated by the entry stamp in your passport. This may differ from the electronic authorization.

Best regards

Your DVKG team

A1 certificate
25/03/2019 23:00

Good day, 

The EU Commission is currently considering redesigning the A1 certificate process in the interests of companies/employers and possibly abolishing the A1 certificate. There is currently no decision, which means that an A1 certificate must continue to be carried on business trips / postings within the EU/EFTA states.

Your DVKG team