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India - Entry restrictions

11/03/2020

The Federal Foreign Office informs:

All visas for German citizens issued up to and including March 11, 2020 are invalid. Visas of German citizens who have already entered India retain their validity.

Your DVKG Team

Travel and safety instructions

11/03/2020

Due to the travel restrictions in connection with the coronavirus, we provide you with the following links to the Foreign Office.

General information for travelers: Travel and safety information Federal Foreign Office    

Country-specific travel and security advice:  Auswärtiges Amt-Länderhinweise

In addition, we recommend that travelers inform themselves directly at the consulate of the respective country of travel in Germany before starting any trip whether entry bans or special controls have been issued.

Your DVKG Team

Vietnam - Visa-free regime temporarily suspended

10/03/2020

The Vietnamese consulate informs:

On March 9, 2020, the government of Vietnam temporarily suspended visa-free entry for German citizens.

This regulation comes into force on 12.03.2020.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our visa advisors.

Your DVKG team

China Frankfurt & Düsseldorf: Flight booking confirmation

05/03/2020

The consulate in Frankfurt informs:

For the visa application via the consular offices in Frankfurt and Dusseldorf, a flight booking confirmation must be submitted. The departure must take place within 14 days from the date of submission.

Your DVKG Team

China Munich: Flight confirmation

04/03/2020

The consulate in Munich informs:

For the visa application via the consular provider office in Munich, a flight confirmation must be presented:

  • Entry frequency 1 time and 2 times:
    • A paid flight ticket with ticket number in copy
  • Frequency of entry several times:
    • A flight reservation for the first trip without ticket number in copy
  • Your DVKG team

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