250 | Visa and Travel Information

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MEETING LOCATION

BMO Center
1912 Flores LaDue Parade SE
Calgary, AB T2G 2W1

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Understanding visas and eTAs

Depending on the place you reside, sure entry necessities have to be met to go to Canada. While some vacationers want solely a legitimate passport, most require a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).

Visit Canada has detailed info on touring to Canada together with eTAs, visas, and paperwork required to enter the nation.

US residents want solely a passport—not an eTA—to enter Canada.

Visa-exempt foreign nationals are required to have an eTA. While most eTA purposes are accredited inside minutes, it is strongly recommended to use a couple of weeks earlier than scheduled journey in case extra paperwork are required.

A customer visa (additionally referred to as a brief resident visa) is an official doc exhibiting that you just meet the necessities wanted to enter Canada.

When making use of for a visa

• Apply early—not less than three months earlier than your deliberate journey date.
• Complete the applying absolutely and precisely.
• Provide proof of your intention to return to your nation of residence, and/or binding or enough ties to your house nation or everlasting residence overseas.
• Provide proof of your skilled scientific and/or instructional standing, ECS membership, and assembly registration.
• Dress professionally and be ready to obviously and concisely describe your intentions ought to the applying heart require an in-person interview.

ECS Letter of Invitation

If your visa software requires a proper convention invitation, it’s possible you’ll request an official ECS Letter of Invitation confirming your intent to attend the 250th ECS Meeting.

Arrival & transportation in Calgary

YYC Calgary International Airport
The main airport serving Calgary is YYC Calgary International Airport. Plan your arrival at or departure from YYC utilizing a wide range of scheduled and on-demand floor transportation choices.

Ground Transportation from YYC Calgary International Airport to BMO Center/Meeting Hotels

Accessibility companies
YYC is a proudly accommodating place and affords a spread of accessibility services. Find the Information desk on the Arrivals degree or name 403 735 1200.

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Questions?

Contact conferences@electrochem.org.

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