Do you need a visa?

Visa applications take time. Participants requiring visa are recommended to apply at least 1-2 months prior to their planned departure to Berlin.

German embassies and consulates-general are independent decision-making agencies for visas, sometimes after specific checks have been made with other countries. You cannot appeal against the rejection of a visa application, neither can the ESHG intervene on your behalf in case of a rejection or to speed up the procedure.

Germany is part of the Schengen Zone. In some cases you need a visa, application for which can be made at the German Diplomatic and Consular Representations in your country of residence.

All foreigners intending to enter Germany must provide the documentation required to justify the reasons and duration of their stay as well as, in some prescribed cases, the availability of adequate economic means and lodging. In some cases you need a visa, application for which can be made at the German Diplomatic and Consular Representations in your country of residence.

Information from the German Government

Invitation letters

If you do require a visa for your entry to Germany (please see the top of the page for more information), the conference office can issue letters of invitation. For security reasons, letters of invitation can only be sent to bona fide individuals who have registered and paid for their registration for the 2024 conference. You will receive a link within your confirmation e-mail leading you to an online form to complete with the following:

You will be asked to indicate:

• Your full name (first name, middle initial, family name)
• Date of birth
• Passport number
• Control number of your abstract (if applicable)

The ESHG cannot assume any liability regarding the complete- and correctness of the information given on this page. Please contact your local German embassy for more information.