We are very glad that you are going to be part of this amazing experience! Without you this conference wouldn’t be possible!
Welcome to Portugal and to EuroXpro 2015! We hope you enjoy it and have a great time. Here you will find information about our country and also some important information that you must know, in order to provide you a great stay.
Index • EuroXpro 2015 ................................................................................................. 4 • Information about Portugal.......................................................................... 5
• Information about Porto ............................................................................... 8 • Conference Venue .......................................................................................... 9 • Conference Fee ............................................................................................... 10
• Vaccination ...................................................................................................... 12 • Visa Application ............................................................................................. 13 • Travelling to Porto ......................................................................................... 15
• Registration ………………………………………………………..…………………….. 16
EuroXpro 2015 AIESEC in Portugal is honored to announce that EuroXpro is taking place in our country, from 23rd – 29th of March 2015. We are very happy to welcome the different countries of the World in the "Best European Destination 2014", the city of Oporto. The purpose of EuroXpro 2015 is to empower the global network to deliver the strategies needed to achieve the biggest summer peak that WENA and CEE has ever seen, ensure the creation of the biggest milestone to achieve 2015 goals, and with this, empower the leaders that the region needs in order to create a more collaborative, purposeful and action oriented Europe and North America.
Portugal Portugal is one of the oldest countries in the world and its located on the southwest edge of Europe. Portugal is part of the Iberian Peninsula and has borders with Spain! Portugal is well known because of its maritime discoveries around the globe and by its charming and wonderful history, weather, football players and food. Due to its long shore and pleasant climate, Portugal is among the 20 most visited countries in the world, receiving an average of 13 million foreign tourists each year. Tourism plays a very important role in the Portuguese economy and for sure you should take your time to visit the main cities in Portugal, such as Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Faro, etc.
Portugal Official Language: Portuguese Other languages spoken: most people are comfortable with English, Spanish and/or French
Religion: most people are Catholic Population: 10.562.178 in 2011 census
Government: Semi‐presidential Constitutional Republic ‐ the President and the Prime Minister share key executive powers and judicial branches. Today, the Prime Minister is Pedro Passos Coelho and the President of the Republic is Aníbal Cavaco Silva, who is an AIESEC Alumnus. Credit Cards and ATMs: Usually hotels, shops and restaurants accept all major credit cards and the ATMs are easy to find around the country.
Capital City: Lisbon Currency: Euro (€) Time: Continental Portugal and Madeira use UTC/GMT +00:00 , while the Azores use UTC/GMT - 01:00.
Banks: Portuguese banks are open from Monday to Friday, 8:30am-2:45/3:00pm.
Portugal Healthcare: The Portuguese Public Health System is one of the best in the world. Emergency treatment is normally free in all public hospitals, but sometimes you might need to pay a small fee. Private hospitals offer the same treatments, but you have to pay for all treatments. Emergency Number: 112. The average waiting time for an ambulance is 7 minutes. Supermarkets: Are usually open Monday to Sunday, 9am to 9pm in big malls you can find supermarkets open until midnight. Electricity: Portugal's standard electricity supplies 220 Volts (V), 50 Hertz (Hz). Portuguese plugs are the standard European ones.
Meals: In Portugal there are 3 main meals per day, which are: breakfast in the morning, lunch at midday and dinner in the evening. Most people usually also have a break in the afternoon to have a little snack. Restaurants are normally open for lunch from midday to 4pm, and for dinner from 7pm to midnight.
Telecommunications: The international code to call Portuguese numbers is: +351. If you want to call from Portugal to another country you will have to dial the international code that is 00 followed by the relevant country code. For more information, please ask your provider.
Porto Founded in the middle ages, Porto conquers us by its history, authenticity as well as by its cosmopolitan and contemporary beauty. While visiting Porto there are some experiences you should definitely try: • Taste the worldly renowned Porto wine and visit a wine cellar • Eat a Francesinha, Porto’s most famous food • The night life of Piolho and Ribeira • Check ‐ out some “Harry Potter” scenarios that influenced J.K.Rowling - the academic customs and Lello Library
Conference Venue EuroXpro 2015 will be held nearby Porto, in Ofir. Hotel Name: Axis Ofir Beach Resort (****)
Hotel Address: Av. Raul Sousa Martins, 4740405 FĂŁo - Esposende AIESEC in Portugal hosts several national and local conferences in this hotel and we can vouch for its quality! You can find more information about the hotel at this link.
Fees of the Conferences Fee of EuroXpro 2015:
Damage Fee:
€265
€26,5
Registration Timeline: • 1st Round deadline: 10th February 2015 • 2nd Round deadline: 7th March 2015 • Last deadline: 13th March 2015
Fees of the Conferences Late Registrations: • If you apply after the 7th of March a late registration fee will apply: +30€
• The final registration date for the conference is the 13th of March – after this date we will not be able to accept more delegates • If you have MCVPs that are still not elected by the 13th of March but that will be elected on time of EuroXpro you can reserve a place for them by registering and paying before the final deadline ‐ e.g.: “MC VPe # 1 of AIESEC in Portugal ” Cancellations: Delegates will not receive any refund if: • They cancel after the 7th of March 2015 • They fail to present a substitute from the same entity until the 10th of March 2015
• They fail to present a substitute from another entity until the 14th of March 2015
Health Insurance Travel insurance is required for all delegates of EuroXpro 2015, it needs to cover minimum health insurance while abroad. If you have any questions regarding this subject please contact the CC team at: delegateservice@fep.aiesec.pt Health Insurance EU Citizens :Portugal is part of the European Union and as such all EU citizens are requested to bring their European Health Insurance cards -� this will give you free access to all public facilities. Check your home country for more specific information. Non � EU Citizens: All other non - EU citizens will have to do a mandatory health� travel insurance before arriving in the conference. You will not allowed into the conference premises without one and ultimately you would have to buy one from the CC at an higher cost.
Vaccinations No special immunizations or medications are necessary for most trips to Portugal.
Visa Application Portugal is part of the Schengen space and therefore visitors that with a Schengen passport / Visa can freely enter the country.
Schengen Countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
Visa Application Countries that require a Visa In this link you can find a list of all the countries who require a Visa ‐ you will have to apply for a “short term stays visa” - Visa Type C. Application Process and Visa Costs • A visa to enter Portugal should cost between 35-60€ • In this link you can find all needed documents to apply for a Visa Type C • Check in this link the closest consular office to you In case you require assistance to get a Visa to come to Portugal please email the CC Team: delegateservice@fep.aiesec.pt - we will prepare all necessary documents for you. You will receive more information about applying for a Visa to Portugal in the upcoming week.
How to get here
AIRPORTS
AIRPORTS: Portugal has 3 international airports, located in Porto, Lisboa and Faro. The best options are to arrive directly in Porto or Lisboa, the capital.
PORTO
• Porto: Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport • Lisboa: Portela Airport • Faro: Faro Airport
LISBOA From Lisboa to Porto: • Bus: from Sete-Rios Station to Batalha Station; Time: 3:30 hours; Average Cost: 20€ each way • Train: from Oriente Station to Campanhã Station; Time: 2:35 to 3 hours; Average Cost: 25€ each way • Airplane: (with Ryanair); Time: 55 minutes; Average Cost: from 15€ up, each way
FARO
How to get here
AIRPORTS
From Faro to Porto: • Bus: from Station in Faro to Batalha Station; Time: 7:30 to 8 hours; Average Cost: 32€ each way
PORTO
• Train: from Faro Station to Batalha Station; Time: 5:45 to 7:30 hours; Average Cost: 42€ each way • Airplane: (with Ryanair); Time: 1:10 hours; Average Cost: from 20€ up, each way Recommended Airport: Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (located in Porto).
LISBOA
Alternative transportation options: • Bus / Train from Madrid • Train from Paris Useful links: Bus; Train Closer to the conference we will send you more detailed information on how to get to the venue and city center from the airport. For any questions regarding transportation options please contact the CC Team at: delegateservice@fep.aiesec.pt.
FARO
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