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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.

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

• 02.05.2016: China
• 02.05.2016: Ägypten
• 02.05.2016: Kazakhstan (Frankfurt)
• 02.05. + 03.05.2016: Russia (Munich, Bonn, Frankfurt)
• 02.05. + 06.05.2016: Angola
• 09.05.2016: Russia (Berlin, München, Bonn)
• 09.05. + 10.05.2016: Belarus (Munich)
• 09.05. + 10.05.2016: Kazakhstan (Frankfurt)
• 09.05. + 16.05.2016: Thailand (Frankfurt)
• 16.05.2016: India (Berlin, Frankfurt)
• 16.05.2016: China (Frankfurt)
• 16.05. + 26.05.2016: Myanmar
• 20.05.2016: Thailand (Frankfurt)
• 21.05.2016: India (Frankfurt)
• 26.05.2016: China (Frankfurt)

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.

The Embassy of Indonesia in Berlin announces:

Different nationalities (including German citizens) do not require a visa for the following purposes for a stay of up to 30 days: 

Excluding business trips to give presentations or attend seminars or participate in meetings with parent or subsidiary companies in Indonesia.

No visa issued until the beginning of May 2016

The Embassy of Mauritania informs:

Due to a system change, no visas will be issued until the beginning of May 2016

According to the embassy, travelers should try to obtain the visa at the border. However, the transporting airline should be contacted in advance to ensure transportation without a visa.