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.

China: Tourist visas
17/03/2023 11:00

As of now, all visa categories including tourist visas can be applied for again.

Ramadan: Longer processing times at the consulates of Islamic countries
01/03/2023 08:00

From March 22 to April 20, 2023, the fasting month of Ramadan will take place, followed by the festival of breaking the fast.

Please note that there may be longer processing times for visas and legalizations at the consulates and embassies of Islamic countries during this period.

China: Opening hours of consular providers from March 2023
23/02/2023 10:00

We would like to inform you about the opening times from March 2023:

Hamburg

  • Monday and Wednesday

Berlin

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Frankfurt

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

München

  • Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

China: Opening hours of consular providers from week 6 2023
02/02/2023 10:00

We would like to inform you about the opening times from calendar week 6 2023:

Hamburg

  • Monday and Wednesday

Berlin

  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Frankfurt

  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday

München

  • Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday