{"id":4563,"date":"2026-01-29T11:41:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T11:41:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/cardiff2026\/?page_id=4563"},"modified":"2026-01-29T13:52:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T13:52:59","slug":"visa-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/cardiff2026\/visa-information\/","title":{"rendered":"VISA Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<style>.ld_fancy_heading_69d302f2c2e49 .lqd-highlight-inner{height:0.275em;bottom:0px;}<\/style><div class=\"ld-fancy-heading ld_fancy_heading_69d302f2c2e49\">\n\t<h1 class=\"lqd-highlight-underline lqd-highlight-grow-left\" ><span class=\"ld-fh-txt\"> VISA Information<\/span><\/h1><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4570 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/cardiff2026\/files\/aeroplane-generic-no-copyright-300x275.png\" alt=\"Image of plane on runway\" width=\"300\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/cardiff2026\/files\/aeroplane-generic-no-copyright-300x275.png 300w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/cardiff2026\/files\/aeroplane-generic-no-copyright.png 858w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Important information for anyone attending conference from a country outside the UK.<\/p>\n<p>It is recommended to apply for your VISA, if required, at least six months before travel.<\/p>\n<p>Note that there are new regulations from 25 February 2026, such that, depending on your nationality, you may need to get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA), which costs just \u00a316. Currently this applies to the following countries within our Federation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Antigua and Barbuda<\/li>\n<li>Barbados<\/li>\n<li>Malta<\/li>\n<li>St Vincent and the Grenadines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read the letter below for full details and links to further information. The British High Commissions contact details are listed for those countries who require a standard visa, and they need a letter of support from SIGBI.\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Please note:<\/strong> SIGBI can only provide letters of support for SIGBI Members.\u00a0 Anyone from other Federations will need to ask their Federation for a letter of support.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you apply for a tourist VISA and not a business one.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/cardiff2026\/files\/Visa-Application-Info-UK-Conference-29-January-2026.pdf\">VISA Letter 2026<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Important information for anyone attending conference from a country outside the UK. 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