Legal and Consular News & Announcements
Our legal and consular news and announcement section presents important news from our consular services department, information on new rules and procedures as well as general tips on various issues.
Latest update on "swine flu"
Jun 11, 2009
| Germany.info
The World Health Organization has decided to raise the level of influenca panamic alert from phase 5 to phase 6.
Passport Applications
Apr 7, 2009
| Germany.info
A certain website named “Application-download.com” has recently been offering a so-called “German passport application kit” for a fee of $20.00. We would like to clarify that this website is not in any way connected with the German Missions in the US! All consular forms, including passport application forms, can be easily downloaded free of charge at www.Germany.info.
Switzerland will fully apply the provisions of the Schengen Acquis
Dec 12, 2008
Switzerland will fully apply the provisions of the Schengen Acquis starting on 12 December 2008. As of this date, foreigners residing in Switzerland who are subject to visa requirements will be allowe...
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