From October 1, 2019, Austrian citizens can apply for a free electronic visa for the Leningrad and St. Petersburg region (business, tourist or humanitarian visa).
The electronic visa must be applied for in advance and is valid for 30 days, whereby the maximum permitted length of stay is 8 days from the start of the trip and the Leningrad region may not be left. Entry can be made by car, ship or on foot at the following border checkpoints (not possible by train for technical reasons):
Due to the public holidays and the closing days at the Chinese consulate on 30.09.2019 and 01.10.2019, there will be delays in processing on the following days.
We ask you to take this into account when applying.
The Consulate of India informs that it will be closed on 02.10.2019, 07.10.2019 and 08.10.2019
From October 1, 2019, an electronic travel authorization (NZeTA) is required (also for transit trips!) - we will be happy to take care of the application for you.
The Consulate of India will remain closed on 02.09.2019
