Visas
All participants in the congress will require a valid passport and a visa for visiting Turkey. Please contact your nearest Turkish Embassy/Consulate for this purpose. Participants from those countries where there is no Turkish diplomatic representation can obtain their visa at the airport on arrival to Turkey.
Related link: http://www.e-konsolosluk.net/Visa/Visa_Welcome.aspx

Currency
The local currency is New Turkish Lira (YTL). The exchange rate changes daily. Foreign currency can be exchanged at the airport, banks, hotels and exchange offices. International Credit Cards are widely accepted.

Banks
Bank business hours are from Monday to Friday, 09.00-16.30. Banks are closed on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays. All banks have similar exchange rates.

Security
Based on the data provided by well known statistical institutes of the world for major metropolises, Antalya is one of the few cities with a minimum amount of crime. Despite its intensive population and traffic, you can walk through every part of the city without any problems.

Time zone
Turkish Standard Time is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.

Postal services
Hotels often provide basic postal services. Post offices are open daily except Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

Electricity
General Household electric power is 220 volts.

First aid & hospital services
A Doctor and a Nurse will be available to serve all participants in the First-Aid room of Sheraton Hotel during the congress. In case of emergency, transfer to the nearest Hospital will be provided by private Ambulance.

Insurance
The Organizing Committee can accept no responsibility for accidents or damage to the private property of participants. Please make your own arrangements for health insurance and any other insurance desired.

Driving licence
International driving licences are recognised throughout Turkey. Car rental firms ask for a valid national licence or an international licence.

Shopping
Most shops in Ankara are generally open from 09:00 to 19:00 Monday to Saturday. Some of the supermarkets, shops, newspaper kiosks, restaurants and food shops are also open on Sunday. In all the big shopping centers, major credit cards are accepted and your shopping will be tax free.

 Congress Information

Congress Venue

All Scientific and social program will be held in SHERATON HOTEL, ANKARA

Important Dates

Congress Date: November 6-9, 2008
Course Date: November 6, 2008
Deadline for abstract submission: October 10, 2008 .
Deadline for early registration: July 25, 2008.
Deadline for early hotel reservation: July 25, 2008.

Official Language
The official language of the Congress is Turkish.

Letter of Invitation
The Organising Committee will send a letter of invitation to participate in the Congress upon request. Such an invitation is extended specifically to assist participants to obtain travel funds or appropriate visas and does not imply any commitment on the part of the Organiser to provide financial support. The letter will be forwarded to you with confirmation of your registration.

Certificate of Attendance
All participants will be awarded a certificate of attendance.