Ramadan begins, Islamic countries
30/05/2016 02:00

Please take the following information into account when planning your visa:

The fasting month of Ramadan begins on 05.06.2016 and is expected to last until 05.07. (an exact prediction cannot yet be made). During Ramadan, the consular representations of many Islamic countries operate with delays or restrictions.

When Ramadan ends, many of these embassies are traditionally closed for one or more days. Further information will be provided here when details of the closing days become available.

Your DVKG Team

Russia - Public holiday on June 13, 2016
30/05/2016 02:00

The consulates of the Russian Federation informs: 

The consulates of the Russian Federation in Germany will be closed on June 13, 2016 due to a national holiday.

The Russian Visa Centers will remain open. 

Your DVKG Team

China - Certificate of naturalization
27/05/2016 02:00

The Embassy of China in Berlin announces: 

With immediate effect, all non-German-born travelers who are now in possession of German citizenship must submit a copy of their citizenship certificate. Proof must be provided of how long German citizenship has existed.

Your DVKG team

Holidays in May
25/04/2016 02:00

The following embassies and/or consulates have public holidays in May or are closed for other reasons (unless otherwise stated, always nationwide):

Myanmar - Registration certificate for non-German applicants
21/04/2016 02:00

Registration certificate for non-German applicants

The Embassy of Myanmar informs: 

Applicants with the nationalities of Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Ireland who cannot provide a certificate of registration for Germany must apply for their visa at the consular mission in London with immediate effect.