CONGRESS VENUE
Radisson Blu Latvija
Elizabetes 55, LV-1010 Riga, Latvia
Tel: +371 6777 2222
Fax: +371 6777 2221
CME CREDITS
As in our previous congresses, an application will be made to the (EACCME) European Accreditation Council For Continuing Medical Education Institution Of The European Union Of Medical Specialists (UEMS). Further details will be made available on the congress website: www.kenes.com/vascular .
LANGUAGE
English is the official language of the congress.
CLOTHING
Informal for all occasions.
CLIMATE
The weather in Riga in October is usually cool with some rain. The average temperature for October is a comfortable 10 - 20 degrees celcius.
VISAS
There are many countries where agreements have already been reached and a VISA into Lativa is not required. For a general list please see below, however, we strongly advise you to contact your local Embassy or Consulate for information regarding your country.
Countries whose citizens may enter Latvia without a visa
(duration of stay in Latvia without entry visa – 90 days every six months, from the first day of entry)
| Andorra |
Lithuania |
| Antigua and Barbuda |
Liechtenstein |
| Argentina |
Luxembourg |
| Australia |
Mauritius |
| Austria |
Macao |
| Bahamas |
Malaysia |
| Barbados |
Montenegro |
| Belgium |
Malta |
| Brazil |
Mexico |
| Brunei |
Monaco |
| Bulgaria |
Netherlands |
| Canada |
New Zealand |
| Czech Republic |
Nicaragua |
| Chile |
Norway |
| China* |
Panama |
| Costa Rica |
Paraguay |
| Croatia |
Poland |
| Cyprus |
Portugal |
| Denmark |
Romania |
| El Salvador |
San Marino |
| Estonia |
Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia |
Serbia |
| France |
Singapore |
| Finland |
Slovakia |
| Germany |
Slovenia |
| Greece |
Spain |
| Guatemala |
South Korea |
| Honduras |
Sweden |
| Hong Kong |
Switzerland |
| Hungary |
The Holy See |
| Ireland |
The Seychelles |
| Iceland |
United Kingdom |
| Israel |
United States |
| Italy |
Uruguay |
| Japan |
Venezuela |
AIRPORT INFORMATION AND TRAVEL TO RIGA
Riga International Airport is one of the fastest growing in the world. In 2001 the airport was refurbished making Riga International Aiport is a sleek, modern and functional airport. All the facilities you need are available, such as bureaux de change and ATM machines. Security, passport control and baggage is usually much easier than at larger airports.
Getting into the city is simple. Cover the 13km in a cab for less than 10 lats (about 15 Euros), or hop on the number 22 city bus to Central Station for 0.2 lat, or the airport express 22a to Reval Hotel for 0.25 lat. Both are in the city centre. You shouldn't expect to wait more than 15-20 mins for a bus and the journey will take you around 30 minutes.
For more information on transport from the airport, please visit the website at: http://www.riga-airport.com/