✈️ Visa & Travel Information – Barcelona, Spain

Welcome to the travel guide for attendees of our upcoming International Conference on Lasers, Optics and Photonics in Barcelona, Spain! To help ensure a smooth and stress-free journey, please review the essential visa and travel details below.

🛂 Visa Requirements

Depending on your nationality, you may require a Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) to enter Spain for tourism, business, or academic purposes.

🔹 Who Needs a Visa?

• EU/EEA/Swiss citizens: Do not require a visa to enter Spain.
• Non-EU/EEA nationals: May require a Schengen visa.
• Visa-exempt countries: Citizens of countries with visa-waiver agreements (e.g., USA, Canada, Japan, Australia, South Korea, etc.) can enter Spain visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

🔹 How to Apply for a Visa

1. Locate the nearest Spanish Embassy or Consulate in your country.
2. Prepare the following documents:
   • Valid passport (minimum 3 months’ validity beyond your intended stay)
   • Completed visa application form
   • Recent passport-sized photographs
   • Proof of travel insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage)
   • Proof of financial means (bank statements, salary slips, or sponsorship letter)
   • Invitation letter from the conference organizers (available upon request)
3. Book an appointment and attend your visa interview.

📌 Processing Time: Apply at least 4–6 weeks in advance to avoid delays.

📨 Visa Invitation Letter

We are happy to provide a formal Invitation Letter to support your visa application once your conference registration is complete.

➡️ To request a letter, please email:
📧 laseroptics@creovateconferences.com

Please include the following details:

• Full name (as per passport)
• Passport number
• Nationality
• Affiliation and designation
• Registration confirmation or ID

🔔 Note: The invitation letter is for visa support purposes only and does not guarantee visa approval.

🌍 Arriving in Barcelona

✈️ By Air:

Barcelona–El Prat International Airport (BCN) is the primary international airport, located approximately 15 km from the city center. Transport options include:

• Metro (Line L9 Sud) – fast and economical
• Aerobús Shuttle – departs every 5–10 minutes
• Taxi or Rideshare – ~30–40 minutes depending on traffic

🚆 By Train:

Barcelona is well-connected via the AVE high-speed rail network, linking the city to Madrid, Paris, and other major European cities.

🏨 Accommodation

Barcelona offers a wide range of accommodations — from budget hotels to luxury stays — many located near the conference venue.

We recommend booking early due to high demand in the spring and summer seasons.

If you prefer accommodation arranged through us, please visit the Registration Page to indicate your lodging preferences.

⚠️ Important Note:

This information is provided for general guidance only.
For complete, up-to-date visa requirements, we recommend contacting your nearest Spanish embassy or consulate.