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We hope you’re excited to head to Canada for Web Summit Vancouver!
We hope you’re excited to head to Canada for Web Summit Vancouver!
You'll find some useful information below that will help you plan your stay in Vancouver.
Please note: All travel and accommodation arrangements are the responsibility of the individual, and must be made independent of Web Summit.
Airport information
Airport information
What's the nearest airport, and how far is it from the event venue?
What's the nearest airport, and how far is it from the event venue?
Vancouver International Airport is the main international gateway to Vancouver.
It’s a 30-minute drive from the venue, Vancouver Convention Centre.
Visa information
Visa information
Do I need a visa to travel to Vancouver?
Do I need a visa to travel to Vancouver?
If you’re travelling from outside of Canada, please be sure to check whether you need a visa to enter the country. Most foreign nationals need a temporary resident visa (TRV) or Electronic Authorization (eTA) to travel to Canada. See the application requirements and required documents here. For a step-by-step guide on how to apply for your specific visa, please follow the guidelines outlined here.
While we will not engage directly with your relevant embassy, we can supply you with a letter confirming that you will be attending Web Summit Vancouver, in order to support your application.
Please note: It is solely your responsibility to assess and manage your visa requirements. It may take some time for your embassy to process your visa application. Please be sure to request your visa in plenty of time before your anticipated date of travel. Your embassy should be able to give you an idea of average waiting periods for visa processing.
Can you send me a letter confirming my attendance at Web Summit Vancouver, to support my visa application?
Can you send me a letter confirming my attendance at Web Summit Vancouver, to support my visa application?
You can request a letter by logging in to our attendee portal using your login email or ticket reference. This login information can be found in your onboarding email. Follow these instructions:
Using the link above, you'll first need to complete your Web Summit Vancouver profile if you haven't done so already. Once you're done, click 'Complete Profile' and you'll be taken to the Attendee documents page.
On the Attendee documents page, click 'Request confirmation letter' and add your personal details, as per your passport (name, nationality, country of residence, passport number and date of birth).
Once completed, your letter will be emailed to your login email address shortly after.
NOTE: You can only apply once for this letter, so you must ensure that you enter your information correctly.
I need to include contact details for Web Summit Vancouver in my visa application. What should I submit?
I need to include contact details for Web Summit Vancouver in my visa application. What should I submit?
Name: Connected Intelligence Limited
Contact number: We don't have a contact number
Email address: info@websummit.com
Please note: Your data will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
To support your visa application process, we may share this confirmation letter with the respective authorities upon their request. If you do not agree, please object to this process by emailing us at info@websummit.com.
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