ICCSIT 2027 will be held in Venice, Italy. Italy is part of the Schengen Area, so participants who need a visa should apply for a Schengen short-stay visa in advance. The official Italian visa application portal is https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/, where you can check whether you need a visa, find the competent Italian embassy / consulate or visa application centre, and start your application online.

 1. Check whether you need a visa 
Visa requirements depend on your nationality and on the purpose and length of your stay. Before starting, please check the entry conditions on the official portal vistoperitalia.esteri.it and, if necessary, contact the Italian embassy or consulate in your country of residence.

 2. Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) 
For attending an academic conference, the appropriate visa is normally a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa, which allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Applications are lodged at the Italian embassy / consulate or at the visa application centre responsible for your place of residence. In general, an application may be submitted no earlier than six months before the intended departure and should be submitted at least 15 days before it; applicants are strongly advised to apply well in advance (several weeks before travel).

 3. Commonly required documents 
▪ Completed and signed Schengen visa application form
▪ Passport valid for at least three months beyond the intended departure, with at least two blank pages
▪ Recent passport-size photographs
▪ Round-trip flight reservation and proof of accommodation in Venice
▪ Travel medical insurance valid in the Schengen Area with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000
▪ Proof of sufficient financial means for the stay
▪ Letter of invitation from ICCSIT 2027 (see below) and conference registration / payment confirmation
▪ Any additional documents required by the competent embassy or consulate

The exact document list, visa fee and processing time vary by country and may change. Please always refer to the official portal vistoperitalia.esteri.it for the latest requirements.

 Invitation Letter 
A Letter of Invitation is a proof for conference registration and attendance application. It will be stated in English and may help with your visa application. However, it does not guarantee you a visa. Invitation letters will only be issued once your registration and payment have been confirmed. And it will be sent by e-mail.

For those who require a visa, please note that the Organizing Committee has no control over the visa application process, or the decision of the visa adjudicator in the embassy or consulate. The conference cannot be responsible for actual visa issuances. The process length varies from individuals, you're strongly advised to start your application as soon as you can.

Should your application be denied, we cannot change the decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, nor will we engage in discussion or correspondence with the MOFA or the Embassy on behalf of the applicant.

Official visa portal: https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/