USA - Changes to entry regulations from 08.11.2021
03/11/2021 10:25

From November 8, 2021, there will be far-reaching changes to the entry requirements for the USA.

As of November 8, 2021, all air travelers (except persons with residence permits in the USA and US citizens) must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination status before boarding an aircraft to the United States. A continuation of the application for a National Interest Exemption is not currently planned.

Please find more information on the website of the US Consulate in Austria https://at.usembassy.gov/de/anforderungen-fuer-flugreisende-in-die-usa/ as well as https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/proof-of-vaccination.html#faq-exceptions

All passengers must present a negative SARS-CoV-2 test certificate (PCR/NAAT or antigen test) to the airline before entering the USA. The test must not have been taken more than 3 days before departure.

This test is already required at boarding and must be carried for entry into the USA.

+++This also applies to vaccinated travelers+++

Consulate of Russia closed on 04.11.2021 and 05.11.2021
27/10/2021 07:04

The Russian consulate will be closed on 04.11.2021 and 05.11.2021

Please note that this will result in delays in processing and that SAMEDAY/BLITZ processing will not be possible on these days.

Thank you,

Your ÖVKG team

Invitations Russia Delay
21/10/2021 12:41

Due to the current COVID situation in Russia, all state institutions will remain closed from 28.10.2021 to 07.11.2021 inclusive.

There will therefore be a delay of 1 week in the ordering of official invitations.

 

India visa for tourist purposes
14/10/2021 11:17

Beginning October 15, 2021, tourists with valid visas will again be allowed to enter India on charter flights (group tourism only), and from November 15, 2021, individual tourists with valid visas will also be allowed to enter India again. However, tourists must enter the country by ship or air; tourists are not permitted to enter the country by land.

Tourists' visas must have been issued on or after October 06, 2021.

Tourist visas can only be applied for again at the consulate in Vienna in mid-November.

ÖVKG online seminar on "Introduction/Refresher ÖVKG Portal" and "News on the most common messages"
29/09/2021 00:00

Dear ladies and gentlemen,

After months of standstill, travel is slowly picking up speed again.

During this time, a lot has happened at the embassies and also at the ÖVKG.

Among other things, the ÖVKG has used the time to further develop the online booking portal for you.

For example, we have…

  • … implemented our new products „A1 certificate“ and „EU declarations“ fully automatically
  • … 2-factor authentication (optional) integrated for better protection of your login
  • … the option to automatically store special company data/data of the traveler behind your customer number (e.g. employer, client, etc.)
  • … the release of fully booked orders to third parties incl. document upload (e.g. in the case of a vacation replacement) is programmed

You are not yet familiar with the ÖVKG booking portal or the services of ÖVKG or have not used it for a long time due to the pandemic?

I would like to invite you to a free ONLINE SEMINAR to give you an insight/overview of the current service portfolio and the online portal of ÖVKG.

With this webinar, I would like to inform you about the following topics:

  • Up-to-date information on the most popular messages
  • Travel check
  • A1 certificates and EU notifications
  • Certifications/legalizations/apostilles
  • Presentation/refresher of the ÖVKG-ONLINE portal incl. the ÖVKG further developments based on practical examples

The following dates are currently available:

  • Monday, October 18, 2021, 10:00 - 11:00 am
  • Tuesday, November 02, 2021, 13:00 - 14:00
  • Tuesday, November 09, 2021, 13:00 - 14:00

As the number of participants is limited, please register by e-mail at karin.mogy@oevkg.at. Please include the word „ÖVKG Portalpräsentation“ and your preferred date in the subject line

With your registration you will receive a confirmation email. I will send you the dial-in data for the online seminar via MICROSOFT TEAMS no later than the day before the webinar. Participation in the ONLINE SEMINAR is free of charge for you.

You are also welcome to forward this invitation to your colleagues, especially in the areas of assistance, travel management and HR.

Using examples, I will guide you through the ÖVKG portal and reveal various functions, possibilities as well as tips and tricks.

#EFFICIENT-#COST-EFFICIENT-# NO REDUNDANT INPUTS BY STORING DATA- #COMMUNICATION ÜBER PORTAL-#UPLOAD DOCUMENTS IN PROFILE/APPlication-#24/7 VERFÜGBAR-#ONE FACE TO THE CUSTOMER

 

ÖVKG-Your competent partner for

 

I am looking forward to your registration!

Best regards

Karin Mogy

Sales manager/ authorized signatory

ÖVKG Visa und Konsular Gesellschaft mbH

Wohllebengasse 12-14/5th floor/Top5.3

1040 Vienna

M: +43 676 842 301 200

T: +43 1/361 55 20 10

E: karin.mogy@oevkg.at

W: www.oevkg.at