Our OPENING HOURS around CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR:
23.12.2024: open from 08:30 to 14:00
24.12.2024: open from 09:00 to 12:00
25.12.2024 to 26.12.2024: CLOSED
27.12.2024: Open from 08:30 to 14:00
30.12.2024:open from 08:30 to 14:00
31.12.2024: open from 09:00 to 13:00
01.01.2025: CLOSED
From 02.01.2025 we will be available for you again from 08:30 to 16:00!
We wish all our customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Your ÖVKG team
The Vietnam Consulate has announced that it will be closed from January 27 to January 31, 2025 due to the traditional New Year's celebration and will not be able to accept visa applications during this time.
Please take into account the resulting delay in applications.PLEASE NOTE: due to the public holidays, there will also be a delay of at least 1 week in issuing electronic visas.Your ÖVKG Team
The China Visa Application Service Center announces that from November 30, 2024 to December 31, 2025, a unilateral visa-free regime will be introduced for ordinary passport holders from the following 38 countries:
Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, South Korea, Thailand, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, Japan. Nationals with a valid ordinary passport (not official passports) from these countries can enter China visa-free for business or tourism purposes, family and friend visits, exchange visits and transit for a stay of up to 30 days. Persons who do not meet the requirements for visa-free entry must still apply for a visa before entering China."
The exemption from the visa requirement therefore applies exclusively for the following purposes and provisions:
The exemption therefore does not apply for the following purposes
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us
Your ÖVKG team
From 04.12.2024, there may be delays in processing or appointments for UK visas due to changes made by the authorities.
The ÖVKG recommends applying as early as possible.
The ÖVKG consular advisors will be happy to answer any questions.Your ÖVKG teamThe United Kingdom (Great Britain) will introduce the obligation to apply for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) for other countries:
States with mandatory application:
States with mandatory application from January 8, 2025:
States with mandatory application from April 2, 2025:
What activities are permitted with a UK ETA
?You can get a UK ETA if you
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us
Your ÖVKG team
