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Official language

The official working language of the meeting is English. Sessions of Commissions and Working Groups will not be translated. The only session “Local Industry Day” will be simultaneously translated to Polish and English.

Passport and visa

There are no visa requirements for EU passport holders. All non-EU citizens should contact their local embassies for specific requirements. All foreign citizens entering Poland must be in possession of a valid passport or ID card.   Further information can be obtained on http://www.msz.gov.pl/en/travel_to_poland/visa/visa .

Official invitation

An official letter designed to assist in meeting administrative requirements in some countries, will be send to any participation upon request. However, this invitation implies no obligation, financial or otherwise, by the EAAP Organisation Committee.

Email:   eaap2015@symposium.pl  for more information.

Health and insurance

Participants are requested to arrange their own insurance for health, travel and property. The Organising Committee will not accept any liability for personal injuries, loss or damage of property.

Smoking ban

Smoking is forbidden in enclosed places of work in Poland. This includes office blocks, various buildings, public houses/bars and restaurants and company vehicles. Some hotels have rooms for smokers.

Currency and Money Exchange

The monetary unit of Poland is the Polish Zloty (PLN). 1 Euro is approx. 4.2 PLN and 1 USD is approx. 3.1 PLN as per June 2014. Currency can be exchanged at the airport or at the banks. All major Credit Cards, such as MasterCard, Visa; American Express are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and bigger shops. Banks are usually open Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 17.00.

Electricity Supply

Electricity is supplied at 220 volts A/C, 50 Hz cycle. Outlets are of the two-round-pin type.

Climate

The weather in Poland in August/September is normally very pleasant, usually sunny. However, as the weather can be quite unpredictable an umbrella may be useful. Daytime average temperature is about 18-22º C, evening temperature around 15 ^oC. For more information, please see: www.meteo.pl .

Public transport in Warsaw

Detailed information about public transport in Warsaw can be found on the www.warszawa.jakdojade.pl/