New Year Vietnam- Closing times
16/01/2025 00:00

Dear Sir or Madam,

Due to the New Year celebrations in Vietnam, the authorities will not issue electronic visas between 25.01.2025 and 02.02.2025. Please note that there may be delays in processing applications from 21.01.2025. Please allow at least 2 weeks for the application of electronic visas.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Vienna is closed from 27.1.2025 to 31.1.2025. Please expect longer processing times here too!

Thank you

Your ÖVKG team

Closing days consulate CHINA
15/01/2025 10:01

Dear ladies and gentlemen,

Due to the Spring Festival in China, the consulate and the consular provider will be closed from 29.01.2025 to 31.01.2025.

Please note that there will be delays in processing due to the closure days.

Thank you

Your ÖVKG Team

ÖVKG opening hours Christmas/New Year 2024/2025
18/12/2024 00:00

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

Closing days Consulate Vietnam
10/12/2024 15:22

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

China: Extension of visa exemption to 30 days
25/11/2024 08:32

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:

  • Tourist - single entry - maximum stay of up to 30 days
  • Business - single entry - maximum stay of up to 30 days
  • Family visits - single entry - maximum stay of up to 30 days
  • Transit

The exemption therefore does not apply for the following purposes

  • A stay of more than 30 days
  • Multiple entries
  • Holders of service passports
  • All other categories not mentioned above (e.g. work visa, conference visa, etc.)

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us

Your ÖVKG team