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You may check with the <a href="http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/">UK Border Agency</a> whether you need a visa and how to obtain one if necessary. </p> <p>Whether or not you need a visa depends on your nationality. The United Kingdom has specific visa requirements for visitors, and it's essential to check if your country is on the visa-exempt list.</p> <h5>Applying for a Visa</h5> <ul> <li>Check Your Eligibility: Before applying for a visa, make sure you meet the eligibility criteria outlined by the UK government.</li> <li>Online Application: Complete the visa application form online through the official UK government website.</li> <li>Book an Appointment: Schedule an appointment at the nearest UK embassy or consulate to submit your application and biometric information.</li> <li>Supporting Documents: Prepare all necessary documents, including your invitation letter, proof of accommodation, and travel itinerary.</li> <li>Visa Fee: Pay the visa application fee, which varies depending on the type and duration of the visa.</li> <li>Processing Time: Allow sufficient time for the processing of your visa application. Processing times may vary, so it's advisable to apply well in advance of the conference dates.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <div class="c-content-media-2 c-bg-img-center" style="background-image: url(../../Content/images/FTC2024/content/venuepage/visa.jpg); min-height: 400px;"></div> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <p><strong>Request for Visa Support Letter</strong></p> <p>For security purposes, the conference has policy for issuing official Visa Support Letters as follows:</p> <ul> <li>Visa Support Letters will be issued only after you have successfully registered and paid for your conference.</li> <li>Visa Support Letters can only be issued for registered attendees of the conference. Unfortunately we cannot issue Visa Support Letters for guests of attendees.</li> </ul> <p>Visa Support Letters will be issued via email in PDF format. Please contact the Conference Manager at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d593819695a6b4bcb6babbb3b0a7b0bbb6b0fbb6bab8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1c5a485f5c6f7d757f73727a796e79727f79327f7371">[email protected]</span></a> to arrange for a Visa Support Letter. You must include:</p> <ul> <li>Your name as appears on your passport</li> <li>Your Date of Birth</li> <li>Your Passport Number</li> <li>Passport Date of Issue</li> <li>Passport Date of Expiry</li> <li>And, if you are an author of an accepted paper or poster, please provide the title.</li> </ul> <p>Note: Obtaining a Visa Support Letter from FTC 2024 will not guarantee that your visa application will be approved. The letter is merely supplementary information that explains a visa applicant's intended purpose of travel.</p> <p><strong>Disclaimer</strong><br /> Please note that this information is given in good faith but that the regulations may change and the only authoritative sources of information are the U.S. Government websites.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>   <footer class="c-layout-footer c-layout-footer-1"> <div class="c-postfooter"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6"> <p class="c-copyright c-font-oswald c-font-14"> FTC 2024 - Future Technologies Conference 2024</p> <p class="c-copyright c-font-oswald c-font-14"><a href="/Conferences/Terms">Terms and Conditions</a> | <a href="/Conferences/CodeofConduct">Code of Conduct</a> | <a href="/Conferences/DEI">Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy</a></p> </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6"> <ul class="c-socials"> <li> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.twitter.com/SAIConference"> <i class="icon-social-twitter"></i> </a> </li> <li> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/SAIConference"> <i class="icon-social-facebook"></i> </a> </li> <li> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/SAIConference"> <i class="icon-social-youtube"></i> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </footer>   <div class="c-layout-go2top"> <i class="icon-arrow-up"></i> </div>     <script data-cfasync="false" src="/cdn-cgi/scripts/5c5dd728/cloudflare-static/email-decode.min.js"></script><script src="../../Scripts/FTC2024/plugins/jquery.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script src="../../Scripts/FTC2024/plugins/validation/jquery.validate.min.js"></script> <script src="../../Scripts/FTC2024/plugins/jquery-migrate.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script src="../../Scripts/FTC2024/plugins/bootstrap/js/bootstrap.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script src="../../Scripts/FTC2024/plugins/jquery.easing.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script src="../../Scripts/FTC2024/plugins/reveal-animate/wow.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script src="../../Scripts/FTC2024/scripts/reveal-animate/reveal-animate.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script src="../../Scripts/FTC2024/plugins/jquery.validate.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script>   <script src="../../Scripts/FTC2024/plugins/revo-slider/js/jquery.themepunch.tools.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script src="../../Scripts/FTC2024/plugins/revo-slider/js/jquery.themepunch.revolution.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script src="../../Scripts/FTC2024/plugins/cubeportfolio/js/jquery.cubeportfolio.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script src="../../Scripts/FTC2024/plugins/owl-carousel/owl.carousel.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script src="../../Scripts/FTC2024/plugins/counterup/jquery.waypoints.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script src="../../Scripts/FTC2024/plugins/counterup/jquery.counterup.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script src="../../Scripts/FTC2024/plugins/fancybox/jquery.fancybox.pack.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script src="../../Scripts/FTC2024/plugins/slider-for-bootstrap/js/bootstrap-slider.js" type="text/javascript"></script>   <script src="../../Scripts/FTC2024/components.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script src="../../Scripts/FTC2024/components-shop.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script src="../../Scripts/FTC2024/app.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script> $(document).ready(function () { App.init(); // init core }); </script>   <script type="text/javascript"> $(document).ready(function() { var slider = $('.c-layout-revo-slider .tp-banner'); var cont = $('.c-layout-revo-slider .tp-banner-container'); var height = (App.getViewPort().width < App.getBreakpoint('md') ? 1024 : 620); var api = slider.show().revolution( { delay: 15000, startwidth: 1170, startheight: height, navigationType: "hide", navigationArrows: "solo", touchenabled: "on", onHoverStop: "on", keyboardNavigation: "off", navigationStyle: "circle", navigationHAlign: "center", navigationVAlign: "center", fullScreenAlignForce: "off", shadow: 0, fullWidth: "on", fullScreen: "off", spinner: "spinner2", forceFullWidth: "on", hideTimerBar: "on", hideThumbsOnMobile: "on", hideNavDelayOnMobile: 1500, hideBulletsOnMobile: "on", hideArrowsOnMobile: "on", hideThumbsUnderResolution: 0, videoJsPath: "rs-plugin/videojs/", }); }); //ready </script>  <script> window.addEventListener("message", function(event) { if (event.origin != "https://submit.jotform.com") return; if (event.data && event.data.action && event.data.action == "submission-completed") { gtag('event', 'conversion', { 'send_to': 'AW-959837401/9yPVCMflzaEYENnp18kD' }); } }); </script>  <script type="text/javascript"> $(document).ready(function () { $('#venue_link').addClass("c-active"); }); </script>   </body> </html>

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