Kazakhstan visa update
20/08/2021 00:00

Kazakhstan:

Unfortunately, entry for Austrian citizens for tourist purposes is not possible until probably the end of the year due to Corona – therefore no tourist visas can be applied for.

Austrian citizens who have a special permit from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kazakhstan can apply for a business visa at the consulate in Vienna for professional purposes. The special permit must be credibly proven to the consulate when applying for a visa. In addition, an official invitation from the Kazakh authorities is required.

IRAN- Visa Newsupdate
16/08/2021 00:00

The Iranian embassy in Vienna informs that currently NO visas can be issued.

This is expected to apply until the beginning of October 2021.

Your ÖVKG Team

INDIA Online visa application PHOTO
22/07/2021 13:18

The Indian consulate informs that when filling out the online visa application on India Visa Online (indianvisaonline.gov.in), a photo MUST also be uploaded in the last step, even if this step can theoretically be skipped.

TAIWAN - Entry and visa issuance suspended
12/07/2021 08:54

The Taiwan Consulate informs that due to the increasing COVID numbers, entry is reserved for citizens of Taiwan and persons with a valid residence permit up to and including July 26, 2021. Entry for other travelers is not permitted.

The Taiwan Consulate in Vienna has also announced that they will not be able to issue visas until at least the beginning of August 2021.

Thank you and best regards

Your ÖVKG Team

RUSSIA Visa Update
24/06/2021 00:00

Dear ladies and gentlemen,

We are very pleased to inform you that since June 23, 2021 ALL visa categories can be submitted again!

ÖFFNUNGSZEITEN:

The Russian consular provider is open again 5 days a week from 28.6.2021: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

The processing time for visas with reservation - changes possible in the coming days:

  • Normal processing              

6-8 consular working days (approx. 1.5 weeks). Example: If submitted on Monday, the passport will be ready the following week Monday-Wednesday. However, please allow up to 2 weeks, especially in the first few weeks.

For tourist groups, please allow a normal processing time of 2-3 weeks.

  • Express processing              

    • 4 consular working days - this is only possible with an official FMS/Telex invitation or for tourists with a tourist reference. Example: If submitted on Monday, the passport will be ready on Thursday.

  • SAMEDAY                                 

    • 1 consular working day - this is only possible with an official FMS/Telex invitation or for tourists with a tourist reference. The documents must be received in full by 8:30 a.m. at the latest and the Russian consulate must be notified 1-2 days in advance, as there is only a certain quota. The passport/visa is then completed the next day around noon and then sent to the customer.

    The following visas can be applied for:

    • „WORK“ visas including former „technical assistance“ – Only with official invitation (FMS, TELEX)
    • „BUSINESS“ Visas for crew members (pilots, flight attendants)
      • - Only with official invitation (FMS, TELEX)
    • „BUSINESS“ Visa for travelers with normal COMPANY INVITATION- Please note that SAMEDAY processing as well as EXPRESS for ANNUAL VISA/Multi Entry with a normal company invitation is not possible.
    • „PRIVATE“ Visa for travelers with an official FMS invitation
    • „TOURIST“ Visas for tourist travel with presentation of a tourist reference/voucher.

    INVITATIONS:

    The ÖVKG can arrange normal company invitations, tourist references and FMS invitations for crew visas for you. If required, please contact our team at wien@oevkg.at or by telephone on 01/ 361 55 20.

    Unfortunately, ÖVKG cannot provide FMS invitations for work and assembly visas.

    Thank you very much.

    Best regards 

    Your ÖVKG Team