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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

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

Austrian citizens will again require a visa to enter Laos from 01.01.2025.

The visa can either be obtained in advance as an electronic visa, as a visa at the consulate or upon entry.Your ÖVKG team

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