The 10th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties

The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

The 10th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties (Ramsar, Iran, 1971)

"Healthy Wetlands, Healthy People"
10th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties
to the Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar, Iran, 1971)
Changwon, Republic of Korea, 28 October - 4 November 2008

Visas

1. As is usually the custom for international events of this nature, the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Korea will take all necessary steps to grant visas as speedily as possible for all delegates and observers invited by the Convention Secretariat. Participants who need a visa should complete the required formalities well in advance.

2. Information on visas is available on Korea’s COP10 Web site (www.ramsar2008.go.kr), where participants can find both whether they need a visa and the list of countries with Korean embassies and consulates.

3. Citizens of countries for which an entry visa to the Republic of Korea is required should contact the relevant Korean embassy or consulate. Participants are encouraged to make arrangements to get their visas three months in advance.

4. Participants should also note that in some cases they may need a transit visa or visas through another country, or countries, before entry into Korea. Please establish the likely transit point(s) and make arrangements to obtain such a transit visa before departure from your country.

5. For further clarification regarding visas for Korea, delegates may contact the local organizers by e-mail: Ms Seonah LEE (visa@me.go.kr).

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For further information about the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, please contact the Ramsar Convention Secretariat, Rue Mauverney 28, CH-1196 Gland, Switzerland (tel +41 22 999 0170, fax +41 22 999 0169, e-mail ). Posted 29 May 2008, Dwight Peck, Ramsar.