Current news

THAILAND - nationwide - No consular fee for tourist visa until 28.2.2017

20/12/2016

The Thai embassy informs:

From December 1, 2016 to February 28, 2017 inclusive, consular fees will be waived for tourist visa applications.

Your DVKG Team

RUSSIA nationwide - Delay in visa application due to change of provider

07/12/2016

The Russian embassy informs:

The consular provider VHS has been replaced by the Russian Federation with VFS.Global at short notice.

Due to the change of provider, there may be delays in visa applications.

 

Your DVKG Team

BURUNDI - Berlin Additional submission of a legible color copy of the passport page with personal data

24/11/2016

The Embassy of Burundi informs:

With immediate effect, an additional legible color copy of the passport page with the personal data must be submitted.

 

Your DVKG team.

TANSANIA - Invitation letter required for business visa

24/11/2016

The Embassy of Tanzania in Berlin informs:

A letter of invitation from the company in Tanzania is now required for all business travelers.

 

Your DVKG Team

SIMBABWE - Business visa no longer possible

08/11/2016

The Embassy of Zimbabwe informs:

With immediate effect, the embassy will no longer issue business visas. You can obtain these on arrival or online.

Tourist visas can still be applied for at the embassy.

 

Your DVKG Team

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