Useful information

Letter of Invitation

The congress organisation will be pleased to send a formal letter of invitation to delegates requesting an invitation letter for visa purposes. It is understood that such an invitation is intended to help potential delegates to raise funds or to obtain a visa. This does not imply a commitment from the congress to provide any financial support.

Visa

The entry formalities for the Kingdom of Denmark vary according to the country of origin.

Congress delegates are asked to address enquiries about entry and vaccination requirements to the travel agent or to the local Royal Danish Embassy / Consulate / Representation in the home country.

To check whether you need a visa click here:

If you do need a visa, you should contact the nearest Danish embassy in your country.  A list of Danish embassies abroad you can find here:

Liability and Insurance

Neither the Organisers UC2008 nor the Conference Secretariat will assume any responsibility whatsoever for damage or injury to persons or property during the Conference.

Participants are recommended to arrange for their personal travel and health insurance.

Climate

The weather in Denmark in August is normally very pleasant, usually sunny. However, on occasion an umbrella may be useful. Daytime average temperature is around 200C, evening temperature around 100C. For more information please www.dmi.dk

Banks

Normal banking hours is from 10:00 to 16:00 hrs, Monday to Friday. On Thursday banking hours are extended to 18:00 hrs. There are ATMs usually located in connection with a bank branch, which accept a variety of international credit cards. The cards accepted are indicated on the dispenser.

Tips

Tips are always included in the prices given in taxis and restaurants.

Electricity

Electricity is supplied at 230 volts A/C, 50 Hz cycle.

Emergency Services

Police - Ambulance - Fire Brigade                 * Dial 112

Changes

The Organisers reserve the right to adjust or change the programme as necessary.