Note that the workshop organization does not provide any kind of support for travel and/or lodging. If attending in person, all travel costs must be covered by the participant and/or her institute.
Visa
Switzerland is a part of the Schengen Area. If you are a citizen from one of the countries that are part of the Schengen agreement, you don't need a visa to enter and stay in Switzerland.
If not, you may have to apply for a short term visa (State Secretariat for Migration). It is the responsibility of the participant to check with the relevant Swiss or French Consulate which visa obligations exist in the Host States.
You are encouraged to apply for a visa as soon as possible. The time frames for visa processing are difficult to predict with accuracy for any individual applicant and could vary significantly depending on the country of residence of the applicant.
A “Letter of Confirmation” can be sent to the participant if they request it. You can request it, after having registered, by email.
The minimum information required for the Conference Sectretariat to prepare a Letter of Support are:
- name and first name(s);
- date of birth;
- address and nationality.
The visa applicant must provide the Swiss embassy or consulate with proof of sufficient financial means to stay in Switzerland.
Note also that if you travel with a companion needing a Letter of Support, the latter cannot be issued by the Conference Secretariat.
Finally be aware that a Letter of Support is not a guarantee that a visa will be granted. Applicants for a visa must still demonstrate to the authorities that they qualify for a visa individually based on their own merit.
Access
By Plane
- Geneva Airport is directly connected to many European and intercontinental destinations
- Also served by low-cost airlines
- The airport is only 6 minutes away from Geneva main station by train
- You can pick up a free ticket for public transport from the machine in the baggage collection area at the Arrival level. This Unireso ticket, offered by Genève Aéroport, allows you to use public transport in Geneva free for a period of 80 minutes.
By Train
- Intercity trains to all major Swiss cities
- French TGV to Paris, Lyon and Marseille
- EuroCity trains to Milan and Venice
- Fast connexions to all major German and Austrian cities
- Schedules and ticketing information from the Swiss Federal Railways
By Car
- Geneva is connected to the Swiss and French highway network
- However, parking and traffic may be quite difficult downtown Geneva
Accommodation
During an event, a participant can book accommodation either outside or inside CERN.
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Accommodation outside CERN
To book a room, the participant must provide the hotel with standard information such as last name, first name, arrival and departure dates and credit card details to secure the reservation. As this information is submitted directly by the participant to the hotel.
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Accommodation inside CERN
Directly by the participant who contacts the CERN Housing Service.
