The new EU Blue Card as of November 2023
08/08/2023 10:00

German lawmakers have revamped and expanded immigration opportunities with an EU Blue Card:

 

 

 

For more information and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the DVKG consular consultants.

Vietnam
03/07/2023 10:00

The Vietnamese government has announced that new regulations regarding entry and exit as well as the duration of stay will come into force from August 15, 2023. The new regulations include:

1. e-visa holders will be allowed to stay in the country for up to 90 days and enter and exit multiple times without a waiting period.

2. visa-free entry for German nationals is 45 days.

Islamic Festival of Sacrifice (Eid ul-Adh)
02/06/2023 10:00

Please note that the Islamic Feast of Sacrifice begins on June 28, 2023.

Because of this, consular closures are to be expected at the embassies of Islamic countries this week.

 

China: Entry requirements
27/04/2023 10:00

From 29 April 2023, air travelers to China must have at least one negative rapid antigen test carried out within 48 hours before departure. Children under the age of 3 are exempt from the test requirement.

The negative test result must be entered in the Chinese customs health declaration. This can be done via WeChat, the official app or the Chinese customs website.

Further information can be found on the website of the Foreign Office.

Source: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/service/laender/china-node/chinasicherheit/200466?view=

UK - Introduction of Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
22/03/2023 09:00

The UK is introducing an electronic travel authorization. This will become mandatory as of November 2023. There is to be an exemption for EU citizens up to and including February 2024. DVKG will provide a simple application process timely in advance.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the DVKG consular consultants.