diff --git a/Events/Planned/Euro_trip_2025.md b/Events/Planned/Euro_trip_2025.md index 018dc46..492a49a 100644 --- a/Events/Planned/Euro_trip_2025.md +++ b/Events/Planned/Euro_trip_2025.md @@ -109,59 +109,52 @@ The Subsidy that UL Computer Society will cover will come from our budget. No risk assessments have been carried out so far, support would be appreciated. ## Visas - ### London - -EU Citizens do not need a visa to enter the UK for the duration of our trip, but any non-EU citizens within CompSoc may have to apply for a standard visitor. - +EU Citizens do not need a visa to enter the UK for the duration of our trip, but any non-EU citizens within CompSoc may have to apply for a standard visitor. Each person may have to spend 115 GBP, in addition to sending their biometric data and a picture of their face to the British authorities through the Visa Application Centre in Dublin, assuming they are applying for the visa from Ireland. -Address of Visa Application Centre: - +Address of Visa Application Centre: Dublin Visa Application Centre, Suite 213, Blanchardstown Corporate Park 2, D15CC84 Dublin, Ireland. -In addition to sending their biometric data through the VAC they will also need to fill out the application form for a visa, and pay their visa application fee (115 GBP). This can be done online, on the [visa application website][British_Visa_Application_Portal_Link]. +In addition to sending their biometric data through the VAC they will also need to fill out the application form for a visa, and pay their visa application fee (115 GBP). +This can be done online, on the [visa application website][Visa_British_Visa_Application_Portal_Link]. -After verifying their identity, and submitting their documents and application online and attending their appointment at the Visa Application Centre to provide fingerprints and a photograph, that person would then need to wait approximately 3 weeks to recieve their visa, assuming no roadbumps occur. +After verifying their identity, and submitting their documents and application online. +They will need to attend their appointment at the Visa Application Centre to provide fingerprints and a photograph. +Then wait approximately 3 weeks to receive their visa, assuming no issues occur. ### Prague - -From there, for our journey to Czechia, non-EU Citizens will require a Schengen visa to enter. - -Similar to earlier, EU Citizens do not require a visa to be allowed entry into the Czech Republic. - -Schengen visa applications can be submitted six months at the earliest and 15 days at the latest ahead of the trip. - -To begin with applying for a Schengen visa, the applicant must first schedule an appointment with the Czech Embassy in Dublin by sending an appointment request to their email address at Dublin.Tourism@mzv.gov.cz - -The requirements for what should be in that e-mail request can be found on their [website][Czech_Embassy_Email_Requirement_Link]. +From London to Czechia, non-EU Citizens will require a Schengen visa to enter. +Similar to earlier, EU Citizens do not require a visa to be allowed entry into the Czech Republic. +Schengen visa applications can be submitted six months at the earliest and 15 days at the latest ahead of the trip. +To begin with applying for a Schengen visa, the applicant must first schedule an appointment with the Czech Embassy in Dublin by sending an appointment request to ``Dublin.Tourism@mzv.gov.cz``. +The requirements for what should be in that e-mail request can be found on their [website][Visa_Czech_Embassy_Email_Requirement_Link]. After scheduling an appointment, the applicant must then physically come to the embassy to lodge their application, with the following documents: - Passport -- [The Application Form][Czech_Schengen_Visa_Application_Form] +- [The Application Form][Visa_Czech_Schengen_Visa_Application_Form] - A passport-sized photo of yourself - Biometric Information (Which is collected at the embassy) - Booked plane tickets that show when you are entering and leaving Czechia - Proof of Accomodation (Proof of hotel reservation) - Bank statements showing you have at least 1,565 CZK(62 EUR) in your bank account - Travel Medical Insurance -- Any other documents that might be required depending on your citizenship. They can be found by searching your country in the ["Harmonized List of Supporting Documents" page][Harmonzed_List_Page] +- Any other documents that might be required depending on your citizenship. + They can be found by searching your country in the ["Harmonized List of Supporting Documents" page][Visa_Harmonzed_List_Page] -In addition you will also need to pay a fee of 90 EUR to process your visa. +In addition you will also need to pay a fee of 90 EUR to process your visa. +After processing the visa it will take approximately 3-5 days, assuming no complications arise, to make a decision on if you are to be issued a visa. +The applicant can then return to the embassy to get their passport back with the Czech visa on it. -After processing the visa it will take approximately 3-5 days, assuming no complications arise, to make a decision on if you are to be issued a visa. - -The applicant can then return to the embassy to get their passport back with the Czech visa on it. - -[British_Visa_Application_Portal_Link]: https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/visa-type -[Czech_Embassy_Email_Requirement_Link]: https://mzv.gov.cz/dublin/en/visas_and_consular_information/visa_appointments.html -[Czech_Schengen_Visa_Application_Form]: https://mzv.gov.cz/public/f6/f2/2b/3896491_2311298_anglictina.docx -[Harmonzed_List_Page]: https://mzv.gov.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/supporting_documents_overview/harmonized_list_of_supporting_documents.html +[Visa_British_Visa_Application_Portal_Link]: https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/visa-type +[Visa_Czech_Embassy_Email_Requirement_Link]: https://mzv.gov.cz/dublin/en/visas_and_consular_information/visa_appointments.html +[Visa_Czech_Schengen_Visa_Application_Form]: https://mzv.gov.cz/public/f6/f2/2b/3896491_2311298_anglictina.docx +[Visa_Harmonzed_List_Page]: https://mzv.gov.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/supporting_documents_overview/harmonized_list_of_supporting_documents.html All of this information comes from initial research and is subject to change in the future. @@ -182,8 +175,6 @@ Some options may be better options because timing suits better. |-----------|------|------------------------|-----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | Cheapest | 250 | ![proof][flight_1_img] | [link][flight_1_link] | Cheapest but layover in Amsterdam for an hour and a half | | Best time | 267 | ![proof][flight_2_img] | [link][flight_2_link] | Times of flights maximise days abroad | -| | | | | | -| | | | | | [flight_1_img]: ./Euro_trip_2025/flight_1.png [flight_1_link]: https://www.skyscanner.ie/transport/d/dub/2025-05-21/lond/lond/2025-05-25/prg/prg/2025-05-28/dub/?adults=8&adultsv2=8&cabinclass=economy&children=0&childrenv2=&infants=0&ref=home