From 22.11.2021, it will be possible to apply for an electronic visa for Thailand. From this date, the consulate will no longer accept applications in person unless the applicant is invited for a personal interview.
Please find the information on the website of the Thai consulate: https://www.thaiembassy.at/en/news/item/838-ankundigung-einfuhrung-der-plattform-zur-beantragung-von-e-visa-ohne-aufkleber-beendigung-der-persoenlichen-und-postalischen-beantragung-von-visa.html
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+++
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
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.
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.
