Good afternoon,
We would like to inform you that we have reviewed and updated the EU reporting regulations as part of the regular review cycle.
Best regards
Your DVKG
Good afternoon,
The China Visa Application Service Center announces that from November 30, 2024 to December 31, 2025, a unilateral visa-free regime will be implemented for ordinary passport holders from the following 38 countries:
"Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, South Korea, Thailand, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, Japan. Nationals with a valid ordinary passport (not official passports) from these countries can enter China visa-free for business or tourism purposes, family and friend visits, exchange visits and transit for a stay of up to 30 days. Persons who do not meet the requirements for visa-free entry must still apply for a visa before entering China."
The exemption from the visa requirement therefore applies exclusively for the following purposes and provisions:
The exemption therefore does not apply for the following purposes
If you have any questions, the DVKG consular advisors will be happy to help.
Your DVKG teamFrom 29.11.2024, there may be delays in processing or appointments for UK visas due to changes made by the authorities.
The DVKG recommends applying as early as possible.
The DVKG Kosular advisors will be happy to answer any questions.Your DVKG teamDuring the high season December-February and June-August, processing times of up to 6 weeks must be taken into account. In the low season March-May and September-November, please allow up to 2 weeks for processing. There is no express processing.
Please take this into account when applying for your visa.
The DVKG consular advisors will be happy to answer any questions you may have.Best regardsYour DVKG team
Good afternoon,
The European Union's plan to modernize border controls continues to be delayed. The Entry/Exit System (EES), which was due to come into operation in November 2024, has been postponed without a new date being set.
Germany, France and the Netherlands informed the EU that their computer systems at the borders would not be ready in time for the November deadline.
These countries account for around 40% of the passenger traffic affected by the change, so their readiness for the roll-out is crucial.Johansson expressed the hope that the system could be introduced "as soon as possible", but the timetable depends on ongoing legal reviews and technical preparations.
With no clear date, travelers and border authorities remain unclear as to when the new EU entry procedures will come into force.
Best regardsYour DVKG team
