VISA INFORMATION
Spain is a member of the European Union (EU), so EU residents can enter the country with a valid passport (as can residents from the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand). For those outside of the EU, additional documentation (including a visa) may be required to enter Spain – we recommend that you contact your nearest Spanish Consulate or Embassy in order to find out more. It is the individual’s responsibility to investigate any visa requirements needed to visit Spain, and directly apply for any visas or paperwork necessary. For delegates who require an entry visa, please allow enough time for the application process. Consulates recommend that you allow at least 12-14 weeks processing time prior to the conference (although this process may take longer in certain countries, so we suggest that you contact your nearest Spanish embassy or consulate as soon as possible). Furthermore, based on previous conference experiences, we strongly recommend that delegates bring a copy of their letter of invitation with them when flying to Spain for the conference. If you need an INVITATION LETTER, please contact us. For further information consult the Embassies web site:
www.embassiesabroad.com/embassies-of/Spain
HOW TO REACH BARCELONA
BY TRAIN:
Renfe is the Spanish railroad company responsible for carrying passengers and transporting goods. To reach Barcelona by train from different European countries, the city owns two international stations: Sants and França. Both stations are located within the city.
Information:
Telephone: 0034 932051515
WEB:
www.fgc.net
Country Rail Map of Spain
BY AIR:
Barcelona airport has daily flights to Europe's leading cities and extensive intercontinental connections.
It is 14 km from the city itself.
From the Airport to the city:
- by bus:
The airport offers a 24 hours bus service (“Aerobus”) to the city centre (Plaça Catalunya) with
departures every 15 minutes; you can buy the ticket on board; final stop: Plaça Catalunya;
current price: € 4.
- by taxi:
The run from the airport to Sants station is about 19 €, and 21 € to downtown Barcelona.
- by Train:
The Renfe commuter train leaves the airport every 30 minutes from 6.00 a.m. to 11.44 p.m.
Average journey time to downtown Barcelona is approximately 20 minutes (train stops in Sants
and Passeig de Gràcia).
Liability and Insurance
The Conference organizers cannot accept liability for personal injuries, loss or damage to property belonging to Conference participants (or their accompanying persons), either during or as a result of the Conference. Please check the validity of your own insurance.
General Safety Advice for Visitors
Barcelona is a safe city, with almost no violent crime, and tourists and visitors can stroll around and sightsee at ease. However, as in any big city, some basic safety precautions should be observed:
- Watch your luggage, especially handbags, cameras, video cameras etc.
- If you travel by car and have to leave your luggage in the vehicle, it is better to use surveilled car parks, and never
leave objects within sight.
- When walking around typical tourist spots such as Les Rambles and the Gothic Quarter, be especially vigilant
of handbags and wallets.
