Closing days of the Embassy Vietnam-February 2024
29/01/2024 00:00

Dear ladies and gentlemen,

The Embassy Viet Nam in Vienna will be closed from February 8 to 14, 2024 on the occasion of the traditional New Year's celebration: danh_sach_nhung_ngay_nghi_le_cua_viet_nam_va_ao_nam_2023_2024_va_2025.pdf (vietnamembassy.at)

During this period, the consular service will not take place, not even in emergencies.

The processing time for applications submitted on February 5 and 7, 2024 will change as follows:

(i) Visa applications without approval letter: ready for collection on February 21, 2024.

(ii) Visa applications with an approval letter: same-day processing.

(iii) Legalization of documents: Same-day processing.

As of Monday, February 19, 2024, the embassy will resume regular operations.

Your ÖVKG team

new prices 2024 - effective with Feb 1st,2024
24/01/2024 00:00

Dear ladies and gentlemen,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your many years of loyalty.

It is our pleasure to be your reliable and competent partner in the field of consular services.

It is our continuous endeavor to offer you a fast and high quality service. We regard the constantly changing requirements at embassies and the new regulations in the area of EU notifications, A1 certificates, immigration, etc. as a challenge that we meet with new services and state-of-the-art technology.

In recent years, we have always been able to avoid passing on across-the-board price increases to our customers despite increased requirements. Unfortunately, we are facing considerable cost increases this year, including a massive rise in personnel costs for qualified employees, rental costs, IT expenses and the costs of third-party service providers. These can no longer be offset by savings, which is why we are forced to adjust our prices.

With effect from February 1, 2024, we will make a price change. Please note that the prices for EU notifications will remain unchanged for the time being.

We are happy to offer special conditions to customers with larger volumes.

Price lists are available on request by email at karin.mogy@oevkg.at

It is important to us to continue to stand by your side as a strong and reliable partner. We hope you will understand this necessary adjustment and look forward to continuing to offer you high-quality services in the future.

If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We kindly ask you to communicate this message internally.

Yours sincerely,

Karin Mogy

Vertriebsleiterin/ Prokuristin

ÖVKG Visa und Konsular Gesellschaft mbH

Wohllebengasse 12-14/5.Stock/Top5.3

1040 Wien

T: +43 1/361 55 20 10

E: karin.mogy@oevkg.at

chinese new year- closing dates
18/01/2024 00:00

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

We would like to inform you that from February 8th to February 18th. the Chinese Spring Festival takes place and Chinese New Year on February 10th, 2024.

The Chinese embassy in Vienna is closed on February 12th, 2024 and February 13th, 2024.

During this time, please expect longer processing times. Please consider that EXPRESS or URGENT service might not be offered during this time.

Your ÖVKG Tem

Kenya: eTA replaces visa
05/01/2024 00:00

Kenya has abolished the visa requirement. Instead, travelers must apply for an electronic travel authorization (eTA) before traveling starting from 05.01.2024.

Kenyan citizens and nationals of EAC partner countries are exempt from the eTA.

All other visitors, including infants and children, who wish to travel to the Republic of Kenya must present an approved electronic travel authorization (eTA) prior to travel.

The processing time depends on the type of eTA and the nationality of the travelers. The standard processing time is at least three working days.

Different documents are required depending on the purpose of travel.

The OEVKG consular advisors will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Your OEVKG Team

Opening hours of the most important embassies in Vienna around Christmas and New Year
20/12/2023 00:00

China: closed on Austrian public holidays

Saudi Arabia: closed on Austrian public holidays and from 27.12.2023 - 29.12.2023

India: closed on Austrian public holidays

Brazil: closed on Austrian public holidays and from 27.12.2023 - 29.12.2023

Russia: expected to be closed on Austrian public holidays and from 2.1.2024 - 8.1.2024

Südkorea: closed on Austrian public holidays

Vietnam: closed on Austrian public holidays

Please note that not all services such as express or sameday processing may be offered or possible by the embassies during the Christmas period.

Please allow extra time accordingly.