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Location:
Geneva, Switzerland
Dates:
Monday, April 4, 2011 to Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Shuttle Service to Hotel:
There is a hotel shuttle service, free of charge, that runs from the lower level of the Geneva airport and serves: INTERCONTINENTAL Genève, Chavannes-de-Bogis, Movenpick Hotel ICC, NH Geneva Airport, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Ramada Park Hotel (Penta), Ibis Geneva Airport (on demand only), Hotel Phoenix & Express buy Holiday Inn Geneva Airport. Runs every 20 mins 0600-2330.
Language:
English is the official language of the Conference
Simultaneous Translation:
Simultaneous translation will be provided in Spanish and French for the convenience of the participants
Visas:
The conditions for entry to Swiss territory vary according to nationality. As soon as you consider going to Switzerland, inform the Swiss representative (i.e. the embassy or consulate) of your country of residence. Generally, a foreigner who enters Swiss territory has to be able to present a valid identity document valid for at least 6 months past then the intended duration of stay.
If you need a visa, you should make a request to the Swiss representative of your country of residence as soon as possible (i.e. the Swiss embassy or consulate, but not a honorary consulate). The conditions for obtaining the visa and its supporting documents, varies from country to country, but in general, the traveler has to present a valid passport, a return transport ticket, the justification of his financial means to cover his costs during his stay in Switzerland, or if necessary a certificate of the accommodation.
If the traveler intends to participate in an official meeting of an international organization with headquarters in Switzerland, a confirmation from the organization (invitation letter or a fax from the secretariat of the conference) could facilitate obtaining the visa. Please contact the Conference Organizers if you require an invitation letter for VISA purposes. Note that all applicable fees have to be paid and the Conference Organizers cannot take responsibility for unsuccessful visa applications or intervene with any decisions made by the embassies on behalf of any delegate.
The requests for visas have to be presented early enough, if possible three to four weeks before the expected travel date. Generally, the visas for Switzerland are issued in 24 or 48 hours, but in certain countries this delay can be more important. The website of the Swiss Department of Foreign Affairs gives you more information: www.eda.admin.ch/eda/e/home.
Travelers requiring a Visa to enter Switzerland should ensure that it entitles them to re-enter after having visited nearby countries. A valid passport is essential for excursions to France and Italy; certain nationalities will need to apply for a Visa before they travel to those countries.
Liability:
The Conference Organizers will not accept liability for personal accidents, nor for loss of, or damage to private property of participants, either during or directly arising from the Gateway to Africa Conference. Participants should make their own arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance.
Clothing:
Business attire
Conference Organizers:
Please do not hesitate to contact the Conference Organizers if you require any additional information or assistance. Please address all correspondence to: gta@comtecint.com |
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