USA - Book interview appointments at the US consulate well in advance
24/02/2022 10:12

Please note that due to the high volume, interview appointments at the US consulate are currently only granted 4-5 weeks after the application has been submitted. We therefore ask you to submit any applications in good time so that there are no delays.

ENTRY TO AUSTRALIA possible again from 21.02.2022
18/02/2022 11:19

The Australian authorities will open the borders for tourist and business entry on 21.02.2022. All visa categories can be applied for again.

Please note the Covid-related proof that must be presented upon entry.

Your ÖVKG team

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION on CHINA- mandatory test laboratories for PCR and antibody tests from 24.1.2022
18/01/2022 00:00

Dear ladies and gentlemen,

As just learned from the Chinese Embassy, for ALL travelers from Austria in the future ONLY PCR tests and antibody tests from the following laboratories will be accepted. LABORS

Please find the approved laboratories in the attachment as well as the official link of the Chinese Embassy.

The new regulation is effective from January 24 (including January 24, 2022).

http://www.chinaembassy.at/det/news/202201/t20220114_10495704.htm

Please inform your travelers accordingly and forward this information internally.

Thank you

With kind regards

Your ÖVKG Team

Kazakhstan - Suspension of visa-free entry lifted
12/01/2022 14:22

The Kazakh consulate has announced that entry for business trips to Kazakhstan is again possible without a visa (for a maximum of 30 days).

Attention: however, this only applies to direct flights to Kazakhstan. As Austria does not have direct flights to Kazakhstan, an invitation and a protocol (special permit from the interministerial government commission) must be presented upon entry. The business partner in Kazakhstan must still apply for the special permit.

Multiple entries with a validity of more than 30 days must still be applied for at the consulate.

ÖVKG fees 2022- valid from 17.1.2022
12/01/2022 00:00

Dear ladies and gentlemen,

Please find here the ÖVKG fees 2022, valid from 17.1.2022.

Fees 2022 for visas and other services

Fees 2022 for EU declarations

Your ÖVKG team