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Dear ladies and gentlemen,

The Chinese consular provider in Vienna informs that, among others, crew and business travelers are exempt from submitting fingerprints for multiple entries for one year, with a duration of stay of up to 180 days. This still also applies to single and double entries.

Applicants for visa categories D, J1,Q1,S1,X1 and Z must still submit their fingerprints.Quelle: https://at.china-embassy.gov.cn/det/lqfw/zgqz/202512/t20251229_11789396.htm

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Due to an Indian public holiday, the consulate will be closed on 26.01.2026.

Your ÖVKG Team

Good afternoon,

The Indian authorities inform that the consular fees for Business e-Visa will increase from USD 80.00 to USD 120.00 from 01/01/2026.

Source:https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/images/eTV_revised_fee_final.pdf

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Your ÖVKG team

Good afternoon,

Due to the sharp increase in the number of applications for electronic visas (e-visas), the Indian authorities are currently experiencing longer processing times than usual. Applicants are therefore advised to submit their application early, at least 14 days in advance, especially for visas with a longer validity period.

Please bear this in mind when planning your trip.

Source: Government of India

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ÖVKG Team

Dear ladies and gentlemen,

We would like to inform you that the following countries have introduced an electronic arrival card/e-arrival card:

• China (application within 10 days before entry)
• India (application within 4 days before entry)
• Indonesia (application within 3 days before entry)
• Cambodia (application within 7 days before entry by plane)
• Cape Verde (application within 5 days before entry)
• Colombia (application within 3 days before entry and departure by plane)
• Cuba (application within 7 days before entry)
• Malaysia (application within 3 days before entry)
• Maldives (application within 4 days before entry)
• Nigeria (application within 3 days before entry and departure)
• Singapore (application within 3 days before entry)
• South Korea (application within 3 days before entry)
• Taiwan (application within 3 days before entry)
• Thailand (application within 3 days before entry)

Important:
The Arrival Card serves to speed up entry, but does not replace a visa. Please check whether an additional visa is required.

In the ÖVKG portal you can order an Arrival Card conveniently and easily for a fee.

Please also note country-specific deadlines, conditions and exceptions (e.g. for third-country nationals or holders of a residence permit).

Source:BMEIA/Botschaftsseiten

Your ÖVKG Team