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                        SUMMARY:GBA Workshop: German Visa Updates
                        DESCRIPTION:<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Are you planning a business trip or preparing for a long-term stay in Germany?</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Wondering what documents you need or how to ensure a smooth and efficient visa process?</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Join us at the upcoming <a href="https://gba-vietnam.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GBA ​</a>Member for Member Workshop, co-hosted by the <a href="https://vietnam.diplo.de/vn-vi/ueber-uns/gk-hcms" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">German Consulate General HCMC​</a>, titled <strong>"Visa Essentials &amp; Practical Guidance from Experts."</strong></span></p>
<a href="https://gba-vietnam.org/eventer/gba-workshop-german-visa-updates/workshop-25-nov/" rel="attachment wp-att-46872"><img class="size-large wp-image-46872" title="Workshop 25 Nov." src="https://gba-vietnam.org/wp-content/uploads/Workshop-25-Nov-1024x1024.png" alt="Workshop 25 Nov." width="1024" height="1024" /></a>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This interactive session will provide <em>clear, up-to-date explanations</em> on both <strong>Schengen Visas</strong> and <strong>National Visas</strong>, followed by an open Q&amp;A where participants can raise specific questions directly with visa officials. This is a valuable opportunity to gain practical, first-hand insights straight from the <strong>Visa Section</strong>.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Event Details:</strong></span></p>

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 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Date:</strong> Tuesday, 25 November 2025</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Time:</strong> 9 AM – 11 AM</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Venue:</strong> Conference Center by Regus, Level 2, Deutsches Haus Ho Chi Minh City<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/8sWaVrBuxCk8grUr9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> (map)​</a></span></li>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Attendance Fee (including light breakfast):</strong></span></p>

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 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">GBA Members: Free-of-charge</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Non-members: VND 500,000</span></li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Target Audience:</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This workshop is particularly valuable for members working in labor export, student placement, skilled worker mobility, and companies supporting international travel and relocation. Participants are encouraged to indicate specific areas of interest during registration so that the session can be tailored more effectively.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Key Speakers:</strong></span></p>

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 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Mr. Jakob Lokau,</strong> Vice Consul &amp; Head of Visa Section, Consulate General of Germany in Ho Chi Minh City</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Mr. Oliver Viertel, </strong>Consular Attaché, Consulate General of Germany in Ho Chi Minh City</span></li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></span></p>

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 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Technical guidelines for Schengen and National visa applications</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Requirements for business travel, study, work, and long-term stays</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Practical tips for document preparation and smooth processing</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Live Q&amp;A with experts from the Visa Section</span></li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Seize this opportunity to gain actionable insights and exchange experiences with visa experts.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">For inquiries, please contact us via <a href="mailto:event@gba-vietnam.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">email</a> or by phone at (+84) 903 720 788 (Ms. Mai Anh).</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We look forward to welcoming you to this informative and engaging session!</span></p>
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