Visa Information
VISITING CANADA
Please note that people coming from specified countries will require a visa to enter Canada.
For a list of the affected countries visit:
www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp
For further information on obtaining a visitor's visa to Canada, please visit: www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp
For visitors from the United States of America, please visit the following website for additional pertinent information: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1082.html#entry_requirements
If you need to apply for a temporary resident visa and require a letter of invitation for this purpose, the Congress organizers can only issue a letter addressed to the delegate, confirming registration and payment for this event. A letter will only be issued after payment in full of the appropriate registration fee.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
It is the delegate's responsibility to ensure that he/she has the appropriate insurance to cover losses incurred in case of cancellation, medical expenses and damage to or loss of personal effects. It is strongly recommended that delegates purchase adequate insurance coverage while participating at the Congress. WFNN and York University, their officers, employees, agents, and volunteers will not accept any liability for personal injuries, nor for loss of or damage to personal belongings. All medical expenses are the sole responsibility of the delegate to settle directly with the medical practitioner or hospital.
VISITING THE UNITED STATES
For those who wish to visit the United States before or after the Congress in Toronto, please note that visa requirements for this purpose are different than those of Canada and may take longer to process.
For more information, please visit www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/index.html or inquire from the United States embassy or consular office nearest you. For a website listing of United States embassies/consulates worldwide, visit: http://usembassy.gov/
