Visa Applications

✈️ How to Get to Brno

By Air
- Brno-Tuřany Airport (BRQ) – located about 7 km from the city center, with direct connections to selected European cities.
- Vienna International Airport (VIE) – about 130 km (2 hours by bus/train) from Brno; offers many international connections.
- Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG) – about 200 km (2.5 hours by train/bus).
- Bratislava Airport (BTS) – about 120 km (1.5 hours by train/bus).
By Train
- Brno is well connected by the Czech Railways (ČD) and international trains. Direct lines from Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Budapest, and other European cities.
- The main railway station (Brno hlavní nádraží) is in the city center.
By Bus
- Several international bus companies (RegioJet, FlixBus, Eurolines) provide direct connections from major cities such as Vienna, Prague, Budapest, and Bratislava.
- The central bus station (Brno, Zvonařka) is located near the city center.
By Car
- Brno lies on the main motorway D1 (Prague–Brno–Ostrava) and D2 (Brno–Bratislava).
- Parking options are available at the conference hotel and around the city.

🛂 VISA Information

The Czech Republic is part of the Schengen Area.
Participants from the EU/EEA and Switzerland do not require a visa.
Participants from other countries may need a Schengen short-stay visa (up to 90 days).

👉 To check whether you need a visa, please visit the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic website:
https://mzv.gov.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/short_stay_visa/conference.html

If you need a visa, please contact the nearest Czech Embassy or Consulate.
The conference organizers can provide an official invitation letter to support your visa application (upon request and after registration fee payment).

⚠️ Important: Apply for your visa well in advance (at least 2–3 months before the conference), as processing times may vary.

🚖 Local Transportation in Brno

Brno has an excellent public transport system (trams, buses, trolleybuses).
Tickets can be purchased at machines, kiosks, or via mobile app.
Taxis and ride-sharing services (Bolt, Uber) are also available.

📍 Conference Venue

The Courtyard by Marriott Brno Hotel
Address: Holandská Street 12, 639 00 Brno-střed, Czechia