CHINA visa fingerprints - general information
03/12/2019 16:47

Dear ladies and gentlemen,

From Dec. 9, 2019, with few exceptions, ALL visa applicants will have to hand in their fingerprints when submitting their documents to the Chinese consular provider in Vienna. This applies to all visa categories.

Please note:  

If you apply for a China visa via the VKG in the future, you have two application options:

  1. as before, without submitting fingerprints, as this has already been done at the Chinese consular provider in Vienna, and
  2. NEW: including the submission of fingerprints to the Chinese consular provider

When applying for a visa including the submission of fingerprints, you will be able to choose from the following options:

  • Pre-check (PRE-CHECK)
    • Pre-check of your digitally submitted documents by ÖVKG in combination with meet & greet service or appointment including collection by ÖVKG
  • Document preparation (completion assistance)
    • ÖVKG prepares the visa application for you and sends it to you in digital form ready for signature
  • Appointment for the submission of fingerprints
    • Meet & greet service: Appointment made by VKG with the Chinese consular provider with a personal VKG contact person on site when handing in the fingerprints; this service is only possible with a preliminary check (PRE-CHECK).
    • Appointment made by ÖVKG with the Chinese consular provider for the independent submission of fingerprints including collection of the passport, WITHOUT ÖVKG contact person on site - this service is only possible with pre-check (PRE-CHECK)

    • The ÖVKG continues to guarantee you comprehensive and transparent assistance with your visa application.

     Please also find more detailed explanations here.

     If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

     Your ÖVKG Team

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    CHINA VISA - FINGER DIRECTIONS from 09.12.2019
    20/11/2019 00:00

    Dear ladies and gentlemen,

    We would like to inform you that the Chinese consulate has informed us today of the following changes as of 09.12.2019, effective for ALL China visas:

    In accordance with the legal regulations of the People's Republic of China, the Chinese Embassy in Austria will require all
    visa applicants, including Austrian citizens, all ten fingerprints from December 9, 2019.
    The following are exempt from fingerprinting:
    1) Children under the age of 14 or adults who have reached the age of 71.
    2) Holders of a diplomatic passport or persons qualified for a Chinese diplomatic or humanitarian visa.
    are qualified. 3) Persons who have been issued a Chinese biometric visa in the same passport in the past 5 years
    and whose fingerprints have already been recorded by a Chinese embassy/consulate.
    4) Persons who cannot be fingerprinted for physical reasons.
    Please note that for all visa applicants who are not exempt from fingerprinting, a personal interview is required for the biometric collection. interview is required for the collection of biometric data. A presentation in the visa procedure, e.g. having fingerprints
    by another person may result in the visa being refused or entry being refused.

    It is recommended that you prepare your trip as early as possible and allow sufficient time for your visa application. Please note that no appointment is required for Austrian service passport holders and the application/acceptance of biometric data must be made directly at the consular section of the embassy.

    Please also find the corresponding link to the Visa Application Center page here: 

    http://bio.visaforchina.org/VIE2_EN/generalinformation/news/283438.shtml

    We expect further details on the exact application procedure by the middle/end of next week and will keep you informed.

    We will be happy to answer any questions you may have at any time.

    Best regards

    Your ÖVKG team

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