General Information

Letter of Invitation / Visa Requirements

For citizens of many but not all countries, a valid passport (or personal identity card for residents of EU) is sufficient to enter Slovenia. Participants are advised to check visa requirements at the nearest Slovene embassy or consulate. Information on visas and addresses of Slovene embassies is available on the web site of the Slovene Ministry of Foreign Affairs at http://www.mzz.gov.si

Participants who need a visa to enter Slovenia have to request a Letter of Guarantee which will be prepared by the Organising Committee. The visa cannot be obtained without a Letter of Guarantee which is intended to facilitate participant’s visa arrangements only, and does not imply the provision of any financial or other support.

In case you will apply for a visa at any Slovene embassy please fill out the form below completely in order to arrange a Letter of Guarantee and fax it to +386-1-24-17-296 or send it attached in an email to the address registration@cd-cc.si to the technical organiser, Cankarjev dom, at least one month before the arrival.

The organiser is authorised to demand payment of registration fee before the visa procedure starts. Please note that all costs are to be covered by the participant (verification tax and DHL post costs if needed).


Letter of Guarantee.doc

Letter of Guarantee.pdf

Electricity

Voltage: 220 V, 50 Hz. Sockets take 2 square-pin plugs. Appliances designed to operate on 110/120 V need a voltage converter and plug adapter.

Local Time

European summer time.

Climate

Mild, healthy sub-alpine climate. The ridges of the Julian Alps and Karavanke protect Bled from chilly northern winds. During the tourist season there is no fog. The temperatures in June are between 20 - 25°C. A light coat or/and umbrella are recommended.

Credit Cards

All major credit cards, such as Mastercard-Eurocard, Visa, American Express etc., are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and shops.

Official Language

The official language of the Meeting is English.

Conference Identification Badge

A conference identification badge will be included in the conference material provided upon Registration. There will be no admittance to the Scientific Sessions without the conference badge. Invitations to social events will be collected at the entrance.

Attendance Certificate

A Certificate of Attendance will be issued to all registered participants.

Liability and insurance

All participants are reminded that neither the Organizing Committee nor the technical organizer Cankarjev dom, Cultural and Congress Centre are liable for any losses, accidents, or damage to persons or private property. Participants and accompanying persons are requested to make their own arrangements in respect of health and travel insurance.

Coffee breaks

During session breaks, refreshments will be served free of charge to participants wearing conference identification badges.

Lunch

Lunches are included in the registration fee and will be served during lunch time.

Money exchange

Foreign currency may be exchanged at banks, exchange offices, travel agencies, hotels, airports and railway stations.
Slovenian official currency is EUR.

Drinking water

Tap water is safe to drink in Slovenia.