News - CHINA- Covid tests and flights- Business travelers
01/07/2022 00:00

Dear ladies and gentlemen,

We would like to inform you about the following changes regarding PCR tests, the abolition of antigen tests and the facilitation of flights to China.

From 2.7.2022 transit flights are now allowed again!!!

Travelers from Austria are therefore no longer bound to direct flights from Vienna to China.

Please note the information under point 3 for convalescents.

Please find here all information of the Chinese Embassy for your further use:

http://at.china-embassy.gov.cn/det/xwdt/202207/t20220701_10713325.htm

The ÖVKG will be happy to assist you at any time in obtaining your China visa.

For information on our China Meet & Greet Service, please visit:

CHINA Meet & Greet

Your ÖVKG Team

 

Processing time Japanese Consulate
14/06/2022 16:26

Please note that the processing time for visa issuance at the consulate of Japan currently always takes 14 days due to the high volume of applications. There is no possibility of express processing.

USA - Book interview appointments at the US consulate well in advance
08/06/2022 10:25

Please note that due to the high volume, interview appointments at the US consulate are currently only granted 1-2 months after the application has been submitted. We therefore ask you to submit any applications in good time so that there are no delays.

INDONESIA - Visa on arrival possible again
29/04/2022 16:01

The Indonesian authorities have announced that a visa on arrival has been possible again for citizens of 60 nations since 29.04.2022 (&Austria has been on this list since 29.04.2022).

The following criteria must be met:

  • Stay of up to 30 days
  • Visa will be issued on arrival at the airport
  • Proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19
  • A passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the date of the visit
  • A booking confirmation must be carried for the return or onward journey

 

Thank you,

 

Your ÖVKG Team

CLOSING DAYS arab embassies
25/04/2022 11:35

Due to the end of RAMADAM, all Arab states only partially opened in the week of 02.05.2022 and 06.05.2022.

The consulate of Saudi Arabia has decided not to offer consular services from Monday to Thursday (02.05.2022 to 05.05.2022)

We kindly ask you to take this into account when applying for a visa.

Thank you and best regards

Your ÖVKG Team