Passport and Visa
Participants are strongly advised to determine which requirements apply to them with respect to entering the UK. For information please consult your nearest British Embassy or travel agent.
Should you require an invitation letter to the conference for visa purposes, please email cpdservices@abdn.ac.uk stating your:
- full name as it appears on your passport
- date of birth
- place of birth
- passport number
- passport issue date
- passport expiry date
Applicants should register and pay to attend the conference in the first instance so that confirmation can be used as evidence of attendance.
Currency and Banks
The official currency of UK is £ sterling. Commonly accepted credit cards are Visa, and Mastercard. Display signs are usually visible in all restaurants and shops indicating which cards they accept.
Travellers' cheques can be cashed at most banks. Most banks are closed on Saturdays and all day Sunday. There are foreign exchange booths at all major airports and in Aberdeen city centre. There is a Bank of Scotland on campus, which has an ATM, this is located in the High Street. There is a full range of Banks in Aberdeen city centre.