Dear ladies and gentlemen,
Due to technical problems, appointments at the US Consulate can currently only be booked to a limited extent.
We will process your orders as quickly as possible and inform you immediately as soon as and for when an appointment booking is possible.
We kindly ask you to take this into account when planning your trip.
If you have any questions, we will be happy to help you.
Your ÖVKG team
The Entry-Exit System (EES) has been fully operational at all border crossings in the European Schengen area since Friday, 10.04.2026. The digital procedure applies to all travelers without EU citizenship.
The EES is an automated IT system that records the entries and exits of non-EU citizens in the Schengen area for a short-term stay of up to 90 days within a period of 180 days in one of the corresponding 29 European countries.If you have any questions, the GCS / DVKG consular advisors will be happy to help.
Your ÖVKG teamSource: https://www.bmi.gv.at/202/Fremdenpolizei_und_Grenzkontrolle/Entry_Exit_System/
Dear ladies and gentlemen,
The US Consulate informs you that the price for the B1 and B2 visa for the USA has changed. From now on the visa costs 199,05€ including shipping of the passport.
Thank you and best regards
Your ÖVKG Team
Dear ladies and gentlemen,
If you are planning a trip to the Middle East or via this region in the coming days, please check the current regulations, travel warnings and the status of your flight before you leave.
Registration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is strongly recommended. The ÖVKG will be happy to assist you with this.
Helpful links:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: https://www.bmeia.gv.at/
Links to airlines:
Lufthansa - Current flight information
Austrian Airlines - Current information and flight irregularities
Qatar Airways -Update
Emirates - Restricted operations and flight closures due to airspace closures
Best regards
Your ÖVKG team
The Sri Lankan authorities have announced that due to a technical malfunction in the ETA system, tourists and business travelers must continue to apply for the ETA, but no confirmation of approval can currently be issued. In this case, the ETA order confirmation / payment confirmation must be presented upon entry at Bandaranaike International Airport - the ETA will then be issued on site.
Thank you for your understanding
Your ÖVKG team
