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Passport and Visa

Non-EU participants are required a valid passport and may be required a visa for visiting Italy. Participants coming from EU nations or from the ‘Shengen Area’ do not need visas to enter Italy.

Most NON-EU citizens will need a visa and, sometimes, either a declaration or a permit of stay to formalize their visit in Italy. As visa regulations are continuously evolving, we strongly recommend to consult the official website of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for updated and detailed information for foreigners regarding entrance visas for Italy and permits of stay. Information is offered in English and other languages. The application for a visa must be done at the Italian Consulate or Embassy in your country of origin or where you have permanent residence, at least 3 months prior to the Conference. Participants living in a foreign country may find the Italian Consulate or Embassy willing to let them apply for a visa from their country of residence, but this is absolutely up to the Consulate to decide. A friendly website of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affair will allow you to check if you need a visa, where the Italian Consulate is located near you and what documentation is required.

Official Letter of Invitation

An official Letter of Invitation to obtain a visa and authorization to attend the Freshcut2011 Conference will be issued ONLY after the Registration Form and full payment have been received. The official letter of invitation is designed to help overcome administrative difficulties in certain countries and will be sent upon request after registration is complete, and upon receipt of the appropriate registration payment from the delegate. It must be understood that such letters do not represent a commitment on the part of the Organizing Committee or Conference to provide any financial assistance. All expenses incurred in with relation to the Conference are the sole responsibility of the delegate. Delegates requiring an official letter of invitation in order to obtain a visa to attend the Conference must fill the Letter of Invitation Request Form. Please note that it is the sole responsibility of the delegate to take care of his/her visa requirements. Delegates who require an entry visa must allow adequate time for the application procedure. You should consider approximately 12 weeks prior to the Conference, although this process may take longer in some countries.