Consular and visa services suspended; affects pending visa applications

German Embassy in Dhaka will remain closed on Wednesday and Thursday, 24th and 25th December, with no services available during this period.

Embassy announced the closure on Monday, citing Christmas holidays. Operations will resume on December 28 (Sunday) after the extended break.

Christmas Day falls on Thursday. This festival is a major religious celebration for Christian communities worldwide. Bangladesh observes December 25 as a public holiday.

Embassy clarified that December 26-27 are also government holidays following Christmas. This creates a five-day closure period for consular operations from December 24-27.

Applicants requiring consular or visa-related services have been advised to plan accordingly and contact the embassy in advance. Embassy urged those with urgent matters to schedule appointments before the holiday period begins.

Normal services, including visa processing, passport applications and other consular assistance, will be suspended during the closure. Embassy staff will not be available for routine inquiries or emergency services on these days.

German Embassy typically handles significant visa applications from Bangladeshi citizens seeking travel to Germany for education, employment and tourism purposes. December remains a busy period for visa services due to year-end travel plans.

Dhaka-based diplomatic missions often adjust schedules during major religious and cultural festivals. Christmas closure aligns with similar practices observed by other European embassies in Bangladesh.

Applicants with pending applications or scheduled appointments during the closure period should contact embassy offices before December 23 to reschedule or obtain necessary information.