From August 9, 2023 until December 31st, 2023, the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Hamburg will exempt eligible applicants from taking fingerprints for those who applying for one or two entry visas for business（M）, tourism(L), family visit(Q2), transit(G), and crew(C) visa.    If the Chinse General Consulate in Hamburg considers that fingerprints still need to be taken after review, the Visa center will notify the applicant to take additional fingerprints.
                                                                                                               Chinese Visa Application Service Center Hamburg
                                                                                                                                             August 9, 2023