7. growth year on year, with this averaging 31% over the last three years. This is indicative of a company that today knows exactly what it is, has concrete USPs, operates atop ISO 27001 certification, is GDPR compliant, offers holistic interface management, and delivers so much more for its customers navigating this space. The evolution DVKG has been on since 2016 has also aligned it with an industry that has been shaped primarily by the huge global changes experienced. For example, many companies, particularly those in Europe, are operating in an increasingly challenging economic environment, leading to a reduction in the number of trips their employees make. Travel advisories are also being taken much more seriously following global conflicts, and this means compliance is becoming increasingly important for regulatory reasons. “DVKG systematically compiles insights from travel volume and behaviour, conducting a risk analysis to ensure that travel volume is managed in compliance with regulations.” Examining the developments of this space in more detail, Julius shared with us his belief that Europe is on a path to reducing bureaucracy. He explained: “In the business travel industry, a balance is being sought between, on the one hand, simplified confirmation of compliance with regulations and, on the other hand, the protection of government interests.” Julius continued: “For example, the bureaucratic process for applying for an A1 certificate is to be simplified. Currently, an A1 certificate is required for every business trip within the EU, EFTA countries, and the UK. In the future, this requirement will be waived for business trips of three days or less within a 30-day period for certain industries.” This rolling 30-day rule will require the use of new monitoring tools that automatically alert users to the need to apply or automatically submit the application. Strategically, and again solidifying itself as being a step ahead of the curve, DVKG already offers one-stopshop solutions for this exact purpose. In this way, the company is continuing to position itself as the right choice for customers in search of an innovative consular service provider. The 44 employees DVKG has looking after its customers are driven both by this innovative spirit and the passion they have for supporting people in a solution-oriented way. This shared motivation is something that keeps DVKG geared towards what is next, and for the rest of 2026 and beyond, this involves continuing to leverage its international network of partners, experts, and specialists to realise the ambitious plans that it has in the pipeline. Just some of these include the globalisation of the company’s services and the continued development of AI tools like Sophia. The company has also taken on a new apprentice, and is guiding her towards a future career in the field of consular services. All of these plans revolve reflect its aim of simplifying bureaucratic application processes from an applicant’s perspective, striking a balance between technology and people to deliver where it matters. Elaborating on the bright future DVKG has ahead, Julius commented: “What matters to me is the company’s development. I’m constantly exploring new ways to make it noticeably easier for customers to navigate bureaucratic processes. I familiarise myself with the processes that take place before and after our services are provided. In this way, we holistically simplify the entire process. AI solutions play a key role in this. With our own AI solution, we’re already helping customers ensure compliance without any effort on their part.” Recognised as the Best Global Consular Provider 2026 and bestowed with our Digital Consular Innovation Award 2026 as part of this year’s European Travel Awards, Deutsche Visa und Konsular Gesellschaft mbH is trusted by leading companies because of the results it garners. More than 10,000 decision makers and 100,000 applicants have felt its impact first-hand, and there’s are the stories behind DVKG’s huge enduring success. According to customer feedback, DVKG is the market leader in Germany in the Posted Workers Directive segment. According to us at EU Business News, DVKG is a global consular provider like no other. More in its services can be found at the web address below.
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