Dear ladies and gentlemen,
Due to the New Year celebrations, there will be delayed processing times for e-visas for Vietnam and closing days at the Embassy in Vienna between February 14-22, 2026.
Please expect longer processing times during this period.
Your ÖVKG TeamFrom now on, ALL applicants who are not younger than 12 years and not older than 65 years must appear in person at the consulate to give fingerprints when applying for a visa.
This applies to all visa categories.
Applications for electronic visas are NOT affected.
Your ÖVKG team
Good afternoon,
Please note when applying for your visa that the Chinese Visa Application Service Center will be partially closed from February 17 to February 20, 2026 due to the Chinese New Year holiday.
There will therefore be longer processing times.
We recommend that you apply for your visa early.If you have any questions, the consular advisors will be happy to help.Your ÖVKG team
Dear ladies and gentlemen,
The Chinese consular provider in Vienna informs that, among others, crew and business travelers are exempt from submitting fingerprints for multiple entries for one year, with a duration of stay of up to 180 days. This still also applies to single and double entries.
Applicants for visa categories D, J1, Q1, S1, X1 and Z must still submit their fingerprints.
Quelle: https://at.china-embassy.gov.cn/det/lqfw/zgqz/202512/t20251229_11789396.htmYour ÖVKG team
Due to an Indian public holiday, the consulate will be closed on 26.01.2026.
Your ÖVKG Team
