Welcome to the Austrian Visa and Consular Company (ÖVKG) - your reliable partner for China visas and consular services.
Are you planning a trip to China? Find out here whether you can enter without a visa or whether you need to apply for a China visa in Austria.
All important information on visa types, fingerprint requirement, submission to the Chinese embassy in Vienna and services of the ÖVKG can be found here at a glance.
Until December 31, 2026, Austrian citizens and nationals of many other nations can enter China visa-free.
This regulation applies to holders of a valid ordinary passport if their stay serves the following purposes:
Business activities
Tourism trips to China
Visits with family or friends
Transit stays
Important: The stay may not exceed 30 days (day of entry and departure are counted).
The visa requirement for China remains in place for longer stays or other travel purposes (e.g. study, work).
Holders of a service passport also still require a visa (exception: Malaysia)
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The China visa is issued in Austria by the Chinese Embassy in Vienna.
Applicants in the following categories are currently exempt from the fingerprint requirement if they apply for a single or double entry visa:
Business visa (M)
Tourist visa (L)
CREW visa (C)
Family visit for a short time (Q2)
Transit visa (G)
For all other visa categories or visas with multiple entries, applicants must personally submit their fingerprints to the China Visa Application Service Center Vienna - unless they have already been registered with the same passport in the last 5 years.
To apply for a multiple-entry visa, previous China visas with entry & exit stamps are required.
The final decision on frequency of entry and duration of stay is made by the Chinese consulate.
Since the introduction of the new digital visa application, all documents must be uploaded as soon as they are filled in.
After verification by the Chinese Embassy Vienna, an email confirmation will be sent.
Only then may the documents be submitted to the China consular provider.
1. have the visa application prepared by the ÖVKG
If you have the application prepared by the Austrian Visa and Consular Company (ÖVKG), you benefit from:
Pre-check of all documents
Creation & dispatch of the China visa application
Submission to the consulate
Collection & return shipment of the passport
After approval by the embassy, the ÖVKG submits everything for you - quickly, safely and reliably.
2. fill out the visa application yourself
Alternatively, you can fill out the application yourself on the website of the Chinese Embassy in Vienna.
Please note:
Documents must be uploaded independently
Review takes 2-3 working days
Only after a positive decision may the originals be submitted
In this case, the ÖVKG can only check your documents for completeness, not for content.
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The ÖVKG offers you a convenient Meet & Greet service for your China visa in Vienna:
Personal accompaniment at the fingerprint appointment
Payment & display of all consular and provider fees
Submission of missing documents
Collection & return shipment of the visa
An ideal service for business travelers or frequent travelers.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________Since 20.11.2025, all travelers must apply for an arrival card/e-arrival card every time they enter China.
Important: Registration can take place at the earliest 10 days before entry.
The ÖVKG takes care of the complete registration and application for the China Arrival Card for you, so that you can enter the country stress-free.
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With the ÖVKG you travel safely, stress-free and worry-free to China.
First steps:
1)Register: Register once with your e-mail address at https://oevkg.at/de/clients/new and confirm ÖVKG registration e-mail.
2) Log in: Click on the URL www.oevkg.at and log in with your e-mail address and password.
If you already have a customer number with ÖVKG (e.g. corporate customers or travel agencies), please enter this in the "Customer number" field.
Your advantages of online booking are:
If you do not wish to apply for your China visa online, the ÖVKG team will be happy to assist you personally:
Tel: +43 1 361 55 20
E-mail: wien@oevkg.at
The ÖVKG team will be happy to send you the relevant order and application forms conveniently by e-mail.
Best regards
Your ÖVKG team
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