Visa Information for Travel to the UK
It is the travelers responsibility to check and confirm current visa requirements to enter United Kingdom. You may check with the UK Border Agency whether you need a visa and how to obtain one if necessary.
Whether or not you need a visa depends on your nationality. The United Kingdom has specific visa requirements for visitors, and it's essential to check if your country is on the visa-exempt list.
Applying for a Visa
- Check Your Eligibility: Before applying for a visa, make sure you meet the eligibility criteria outlined by the UK government.
- Online Application: Complete the visa application form online through the official UK government website.
- Book an Appointment: Schedule an appointment at the nearest UK embassy or consulate to submit your application and biometric information.
- Supporting Documents: Prepare all necessary documents, including your invitation letter, proof of accommodation, and travel itinerary.
- Visa Fee: Pay the visa application fee, which varies depending on the type and duration of the visa.
- Processing Time: Allow sufficient time for the processing of your visa application. Processing times may vary, so it's advisable to apply well in advance of the conference dates.
Request for Visa Support Letter
For security purposes, the conference has policy for issuing official Visa Support Letters as follows:
- Visa Support Letters will be issued only after you have successfully registered and paid for your conference.
- Visa Support Letters can only be issued for registered attendees of the conference. Unfortunately we cannot issue Visa Support Letters for guests of attendees.
Visa Support Letters will be issued via email in PDF format. Please contact the Conference Manager at [email protected] to arrange for a Visa Support Letter. You must include:
- Your name as appears on your passport
- Your Date of Birth
- Your Passport Number
- Passport Date of Issue
- Passport Date of Expiry
- And, if you are an author of an accepted paper or poster, please provide the title.
Note: Obtaining a Visa Support Letter from FTC 2024 will not guarantee that your visa application will be approved. The letter is merely supplementary information that explains a visa applicant's intended purpose of travel.
Disclaimer
Please note that this information is given in good faith but that the regulations may change and the only authoritative sources of information are the U.S. Government websites.
