Practical Issues

Passport and visa
Italy is part of the European Union (EU) and of the Schengen Area.
To enter the country, EU citizens must have a valid national ID card. Non- EU citizens need a passport valid for at least six months beyond the length of stay. A visa may be required in some cases. Please check the entry and visa requirements at the following link:
http://www.esteri.it/MAE/EN/Ministero/Servizi/Stranieri/IngressoSoggiornoInItalia/default.htm?LANG=EN

First Aid and Emergency
Our staff will be available to solve any problem which may occur during the workshop. However, you can directly contact the medical emergency number (118) and the Police number (113).

Insurance
The registration fee DOES NOT include provisions for the insurance of participants against personal injuries or loss that might occur during the event or in the course of travel to or from the meeting site.

Climate
The Mediterranean climate and the proximity to the sea allow the mild weather in spring and warm summers in Italy. Thus the climate is generally quite pleasant in Livorno during this season of the year (June) but in some cases can become very warm (up to 35 degrees).

Bank, currency and credit cards
Italian currency is the Euro.
Banks opening time is usually 8,30-13,30 and 14,30-16,30 from Monday to Friday. ATM machines are available everywhere and currency exchange offices can be found in the city center or at the airport of Pisa.
Credit and debit cards from main circuits (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners, JBC..) are usually accepted in most shops in town.