The official language is English.

There will not be simultaneous translation.

The 26th ESVOT Congress is in-person only and does not foresee any virtual attendance.

Participants coming from EU nations and citizens of USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, do not need visas to enter Malta. Most NON-EU citizens from other countries will need a visa and, sometimes, either a declaration or a permit of stay to formalize their visit. Please consult the Embassy or Consulate of Malta nearest to you for specific details related to visas.

• Participants coming from EU nations and citizens of USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, do not need visas to enter Malta. Most NON-EU citizens from other countries will need a visa and, sometimes, either a declaration or a permit of stay to formalize their visit. Please consult the Embassy or Consulate of Malta nearest to you for specific details related to visas.
  
  Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Determine Your Visa Type

• Type C (Short-Stay): For tourism, business, or family visits up to 90 days. Handled via Missions Malta.
• Type D (Long-Stay): For employment, studies over 105 days, or long-term family reunification. Handled via the Central Visa Unit - Identità.

2. Gather Required Documents

• Valid Passport: Issued within the last 10 years, with at least 3 to 6 months of validity past your planned date of departure from the Schengen area and 2 blank pages.
• Visa Application Form: Completed and signed.
• Photographs: Recent biometric passport-sized photos.
• Travel Health Insurance: Minimum coverage of €30,000 valid across the entire Schengen zone (for short-stay visas).
• Proof of Accommodation: Hotel reservation or a formal invitation letter from a host in Malta.
• Flight/Travel Plan: Confirmed round-trip or onward flight tickets.
• Proof of Sufficient Funds: Recent bank statements or proof of financial support.
• Application Fees:
  • €90 for adults (Type C short-stay)
  • €45 for children aged 6–12 (Type C)
  • Fees vary or higher administrative rates apply for national D-visas.

3. Submit the Application

• Short-stay (Type C): Submit your application between 6 months and 15 days before your trip at the local Maltese embassy or authorized external service provider. Processing typically takes 15 to 45 days.
• Long-stay (Type D): Submit through the Identità Long-Stay Portal or designated center; processing takes about 6 to 8 weeks

Letter of Invitation
If an entry visa is required, please allow sufficient time for this procedure: to facilitate your VISA request an invitation letter to info@esvot.org 
The Invitation Letter implies no obligation by the Organizers to cover registration fees, accommodation, travel expenses or any other costs connected with participation in the meeting.

General Letter of Invitation

Date mm/dd/yyyy

Attention to
Full name
Place of birth
Date of Birth mm/dd/yyyy
Passport number

• Required documents
  All the ESVOT Congress 2027 participants must present the following documents upon arrival at the congress to access the area:
  
  Government ID
  Printed badge
  
  
• Lost & Found
  The Lost & Found service is accessible from the registration desk.
  
  
• Animals
  Animals, except for registered guided dogs, cannot be brought into the Congress venues at any time.

Fees and deadlines vary by category.
Registration fees will be soon available.

Daily registration
Daily Registration is not available.

Please click HERE to learn more.

Name changes can be requested before the start of the congress. On-site name changes are not permitted.
The cost for each name change is 50.00 EUR (VAT included)
To initiate the procedure, please contact the Secretariat at the following email info@esvot.org Name changes are accepted until 31^st August, 2027.

If you made a mistake by entering your first and last name in the registration process, please contact us at info@esvot.org.

Only credit cards and bank transfer will be accepted.
Special needs or requests about the method of payment can be addressed to info@esvot.org

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email and a few days later the invoice.

Any cancellation must be notified in writing (via email) to the Secretariat (info@esvot.org) by 31^st August, 2027.
The Cancellation Policy is also applicable to Courses and Social Event payments.

ESVOT deliberately chooses not to print the scientific program in order to reduce the environmental impact of the congress and create a sustainable approach that will serve as an example to all congresses around the world.

Stay tuned to find out the release date of the Congress App!

Congress attendance certificates will be sent and can be downloaded 10 days after the end of the event.

Each session can be rated via the congress app, as can the performance of each speaker.

You will find stars (1 to 5) on each session and presentation.

Labs are practical sessions organized together with the Companies with limited places. Courses can be purchased directly during the registration process.

If your abstract is accepted for an Oral or Poster presentation, you must register no later than 31^st July, 2027. If you do not register by that date, your abstract will not appear in any online publication, nor in the Abstract book.