China - closing dates
19/09/2023 00:00

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

The Chinese Embassy announces that the Chinese consular provider and the Chinese Embassy will be closed on the following days.

September 29th, 2023 up to and including October 2nd, 2023

Please allow extra time when applying for your visa.

Best regards

Your ÖVKG team

CHINA: Since 30.8.2023, Covid tests are no longer required for entry into China
01/09/2023 00:00

Since August 30, 2023, the obligation to present a COVID-19 nucleic acid or antigen test no longer applies for travelers to China .Corresponding information in the health declaration of the Chinese customs office is no longer required.

China: starting from Augst 11th 2023, China suspends fingerprinting for certain visa categories
10/08/2023 00:00

Dear ladies and gentlemen,

We have just received the news that starting tomorrow, 8/11/2023, China will suspend fingerprinting of single-entry and double-entry visa for all visa categories listed below until 12/31/2023. A fingerprint is ONLY required for multiple entries and for work and conference visas in categories Z and F!

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IMPORTANT:

1) If you have already booked a Meet&Greet Service (appointment for fingerprints) with us for your single or double entry, please send us the following documents in the original as soon as possible so that we can apply for your visa WITHOUT your presence:

       - Passport in ORIGINAL

       - Photos with a PURE WHITE background (alternatively, you are welcome to use our digital photo service)

       - Visa application signed in ORIGINAL on page 1 and page 8 (item 9.1a). Signature MUST match the signature in the passport!

       - Copies of all other documents sent by email to wien@oevkg.at or uploaded on your behalf are sufficient

 

2) If you have already booked a meet & greet service for multiple entry with us and would like to change this to single or double entry so that you do not have to come to the fingerprint, please contact us immediately on Tel: 01/3615520 or by Mail to wien@oevkg.at

If you have any further questions, our team will be happy to help. We ask for your understanding that there may be waiting times on the phone or by e-mail due to this short-term change.

Best regards

Your OEVKG Team

Muslim Embassies closed
21/06/2023 08:05

Due to the Muslim Feast of Sacrifice, most Muslim embassies will be closed in the week from 26.06.2023 to 30.06.2023.

We kindly ask you to take this into consideration when applying for a visa.

Thank you and best regards

Your ÖVKG Team

VIETNAM- closing days
31/05/2023 00:00

The Embassy of Vietnam in Austria informs you of the following:

Due to closed events, the Embassy of Vietnam will be closed on the following days:

JUNE: 19th to 20th June 2023

JULY: 17 to 25 July 2023

The consular service does not take place on these days.