INDIA - NEW CONSULAR PROVIDER from 30.03.2022
28/03/2022 09:41

From March 30, 2022, visa applications will no longer be submitted directly to the Indian consulate, but to the consular provider BLS International Services LTD.

The processing time for the visa usually takes 4 working days.

JAPAN - Entry requirements
25/03/2022 10:41

Please refer to the information provided on the website of the Embassy of Japan in Vienna regarding the proof required for entry into Japan: https://www.at.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/grenzmassnahmen_20210519.html

VIETNAM - Visa application possible again!
16/03/2022 14:25

Borders for foreign visitors were reopened on 15.03.2022 and electronic visas for tourism and business purposes will be issued again. An approval number is required to apply for a business visa at the embassy in Vienna.

RUSSIA - Change in consular provider fees
04/03/2022 11:51

We would like to inform you that the consular provider fees for visa applications have increased.

Normal processing     64,17€ net / 77,00€ gross 

The consular fees remain unchanged at 35.00&euros; for normal processing and 70.00&euros; for express processing.

Your ÖVKG team

Japan visa news
01/03/2022 00:00

The following visa categories can be applied for again since 01.03.2022:

  • Short-term visas for professional purposes (assembly or business trip)
  • Long-term visas, e.g. for employees posted to Japan

The basic requirement for applying for a visa is an authorization from Japan - this must be submitted online by the Japanese company at https://entry.hco.mhlw.go.jp/