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
From February 18 to March 20, 2026 is the month of Ramadan. During this time and around the subsequent Eid, consulates of Islamic countries may have longer processing times and be closed.
Your ÖVKG Team
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
