General information

Passport and Visa

Croatia is a member of the European Union and belongs to the Schengen area.

Participants from outside the EU have to possess a passport valid for at least 6 months after the end of the Conference. Please check your visa requirements at the web-site of the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

If an entry visa is required, please allow sufficient time for this procedure.

Upon request the Congress Secretariat will send a personal invitation to registered Conference participants only

To request an official letter of invitation for your visa application, be sure to have the following information ready when processing your request: your full name as it appears on the passport and your passport number.

Disclaimer: This procedure is intended to assist participants who need to obtain a visa or permission to attend the FEBS3+ meeting: Exploring molecular frontiers and is not an official invitation covering fees and/ or any other expenses or financial support for the conference. FEBS3+ meeting: Exploring molecular frontiers is not to be held responsible for the outcome of your visa application. Those persons needing an official invitation letter in order to attend the congress may contact  febs3pula@filidatravel.hr specifying the necessary details.

Credit Cards, Currency and Exchange

The official currency in Croatia is Euro (€). Exchange facilities are offered at the airport, in hotels, and at the exchange offices and desks of banks.

Visa and Master Card are accepted at the registration desk, ATMs, in hotels, first class restaurants and city stores, but you should ask or look for the logo before ordering a service.

Language

The official language of the conference is English.

Tipping

It is customary to give a tip of 10% over the amount of the bill at restaurants (unless service charge is already included) and in taxis.

Time Zone

The time zone in Croatia is GMT + 1 hour. Daylight Saving Time is used until the end of October.

Electricity

Electricity is supplied at 230 V, 50 Hz. Round, European-style two-pin plugs are used, different from that used in some other countries, e.g. the USA, the UK and Japan. Appliances designed to operate on 110/120 Volts need a voltage converter and a plug adapter.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted inside the conference building, restaurants and/or at the venues for the social functions. Smokers are required to smoke outdoors. Smoking is prohibited in public buildings, public transport, taxis, buses and trains.

Insurance

The Organizing Committee cannot assume responsibility for injuries or losses occurring to persons or personal belongings during the Conference. Participants are therefore advised to travel with a valid insurance package. In the case any Force Major circumstances may lead to the cancellation of the congress registered participants are not entitled to any compensation.