Visa Information
A valid passport (or identity card for European Community nationals) is required. Visas are not required for citizens of EU countries, the U.S.A., Canada and many other countries (see here the list of countries whose citizens are exempted from the visa requirement by Member States. The stay in the Schengen area should not exceed 90 days in a 6 month period. Please note that the American visitors will need to present a valid American passport (valid three months beyond the intended stay), proof of sufficient funds and a return airline ticket. Citizens from other countries are required to have a Visa to enter our Country (see here the list of countries whose citizens need to get a visa to enter Portugal. Please contact your local Portuguese Embassy, consulate or your Travel Agency for further information.
Invitation Letters for Visa Application
The RO-MAN 2017 Organization Committee provides official letters of invitation to persons who have fully registered for the conference and for which payment has been received; please send an e-mail to ro-man2017@ro-man2017.org
Note that per IEEE Policy, only registered, paid persons may receive an invitation letter to the conference. This letter does not guarantee that you will receive a Visa. It is recommended that you start this process as soon as possible!