About Visa

General information regarding the requirements for entry to the UK may be found on the UK Border Agency website:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visitingtheuk/
 
It must be noted that the UK is not part of the Schengen agreement, hence Schengen visas will not be accepted by passport control.

Attendees can find out if a visa is required by following the link below:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/do-you-need-a-visa/

An online application for a visa can be made on the UK Border Agency website:
https://apply.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/iapply.portal

Visitors attending conferences are classed as business visitors:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visitingtheuk/businessandspecialvisitors/businessvisitors/

Visa Help

If you need a invitation letter to apply for a visa to attend ISSPDS-Edinburgh 2020, we can provide an official invitation letter to support your application.  You will also be required to make payment for your registration before a visa letter can be issued. Please contact v1czhu3@ed.ac.uk with the following details:

• the event name, ISSPDS-Edinburgh 2020

• your name exactly as it appears on your passport

• the postal address of your current home institution