E-visa system soon also in Israel The Israeli government recently announced the decision to introduce an electronic e-visa system in the future to strengthen national security. The so-called “Marom System” (Marom is Hebrew and means heaven) offers a holistic, digital solution for entry into Israel and for communication between the authorities. Another goal mentioned is...

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. consulates have suspended processing for all visa categories until January 31, 2021, similar to the lockdown in Germany. An exception to this rule is the processing of e-registrations. This means that appointments for e-visas can still only be made in Frankfurt. Other visa categories are currently suspended in...