diff --git a/Events/2024-2025/Euro_Trip/Agenda.md b/Events/2024-2025/Euro_Trip/Agenda.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7b84253 --- /dev/null +++ b/Events/2024-2025/Euro_Trip/Agenda.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +## Schedule + +The schedule for the trip is as follows: + +| Date | Activity | +|-------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| +| 21st | Travel to Dublin + Berlin flight, optional Berlin Highlights Bike Tour | +| 22nd | Technik Museum + Science Center Spectrum | +| 23rd | Hardtech Innovation Demo Day 2025 | +| 24th | S-Bahn Museum, Computer Spiele Museum | +| 25th | Futurium, Deutsches Spionage Museum | +| 26th | The Berlin AI Conference 2025 | +| 27th | Mall of Berlin, Fly to Dublin, Travel Home | diff --git a/Events/2024-2025/Euro_Trip/Travel_Info.md b/Events/2024-2025/Euro_Trip/Travel_Info.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e188964 --- /dev/null +++ b/Events/2024-2025/Euro_Trip/Travel_Info.md @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ +## Visa & Insurance Info for Germany Trip + +### Documents you need regardless of citizenship +* Your Passport with at least 3 months until expiry from May +* A European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) + * Apply for a card here: https://www2.hse.ie/services/schemes-allowances/ehic/apply/ + +### EU Citizens +* This includes Ireland. +* No visa is required for EU citizens to enter Germany. +* All you need to bring is a valid passport that's 3 months from expiry. + +### Non-EU Citizens + +As a non-EU citizen, you will need to apply for a Short-Term Schengen Visa to enter Germany. +This process MUST be started at least 15 days before your trip (so at least by 6th May), so get on it ASAP. + +Documents checklist for a short-term schengen visa stay is up here: +https://www.visametric.com/storage/images/pages/files2/6717ad5c4cc7d-VAC-Website-Tourism-09-2024.pdf + +In short: + +* VIDEX application form here (Check the top left to find a box that says "Deutsch" and switch it to language of your choice) : https://videx.diplo.de/videx/visum-erfassung/videx-kurzfristiger-aufenthalt +* Your actual IRL passport +* IRP Card +* Biometric Passport Photo +* Flight tickets +* Hostel bookings +* Bank statement not older than 2 weeks from when you're applying, for the past 3 months with your current address +* Confirmation of Registration and Attendance if you're a UL Student, any other Proof of Occupation if not +* Travel Insurance +* Utility Bill/Other Proof of Residence (like landlord letter) if the Bank Statement doesn't already cover it. + +Once you're done with that, book an appointment at https://www.visametric.com/Ireland/Germany/en/p/book-an-appointment-national-visa and be there with all the above documents. + +If everything's in order, your visa should be processed in 15 calendar days(According to Schengen Visa Code) + +If all legal requirements are met, the visa will be granted and the visa sticker will be attached to your passport. +You will then need to show up at the visa center to collect it. diff --git a/Events/2024-2025/Euro_Trip/Trip.md b/Events/2024-2025/Euro_Trip/Trip.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b0d331c --- /dev/null +++ b/Events/2024-2025/Euro_Trip/Trip.md @@ -0,0 +1,51 @@ +## Berlin Trip + +### Trip Overview +The trip to Berlin is scheduled for May 21st to May 27th, 2025. + +The trip is organized by the UL Computer Society and is open to all members. +We'll be visiting various tech-related sites and events in Berlin, including the Hardtech Innovation Demo Day 2025 and The Berlin AI Conference 2025. +The trip is a great opportunity to reach out and look at the tech scene in Berlin, meet new people, and learn about the latest trends in technology. + +The schedule for the trip is in the [Agenda](Agenda.md) section. + +### Travel Information +The travel/visa information for the trip is in the [Travel Info](Travel_Info.md) section. + +Please check the travel information (regardless of if you know you have a visa) to ensure you have all the necessary documents and arrangements in place before the trip. + +### Accommodation +The accommodation for the trip will be in Kiez Hostel Berlin. + +The address of the hostel is Marchlewskistr. 88 10243 Berlin, 10243 Berlin, Germany. + +The hostel has free Wi-Fi, and does not allow smoking. +Check-in closes at 9PM. +Staff speaks English, German, Spanish, Dutch & Greek if you need it. + +### Flights +The flights for the trip will be done by Aer Lingus through Dublin Airport. + +You're allowed to bring one cabin bag and one check-in bag of 10 kg. + +The flight will be from 06:40 from Dublin (DUB) to Brandenburg Airport Terminal 1 (BER) at 10:00 on May 21st. +The return flight will be from Brandenburg Airport Terminal 1 (BER) at 21:40 PM to Dublin (DUB) at 23:00 on May 27th. + +## Finances +The trip will be paid through bank transfer. +The total amount is €400, expected to be paid by May 9th, 2025. +You can give an initial deposit of €100 to secure your spot. + +The money must be transferred to the following account: + +* BIC: ``BOFIIE2DXXX`` +* IBAN: ``IE31BOFI90595047627767`` +* Reference: Your Name + +## Contact/Questions +Any changes/quick updates will be posted in the #berlin-2025 channel on the discord server. +If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the channel or contact committee members. +The link for the channel is: +https://discord.com/channels/689189992417067052/1360356182115750178 + +If you aren't already, make sure to join the discord server at https://discord.skynet.ie to keep up to date with the latest updates.