Visa Information
& Invitation Letters
We look forward to welcoming you to Edinburgh Aortic Summit 2027, taking place on 22–23 April 2027 at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
International attendees are responsible for checking the entry requirements that apply to them and obtaining any necessary visa or travel authorisation before travelling.
Do I need a visa?
Depending on your nationality and circumstances, you may need a UK visa or an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).
Please use the official UK Government service to check your requirements before travelling.
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
Some visitors who do not require a visa will need an ETA before travelling. Check your eligibility, exemptions and application requirements through GOV.UK.
Invitation Letters
The EAS organising team can provide a personalised invitation letter to support your visa application or a request for travel funding from your institution.
You must have a confirmed registration and have paid any applicable registration fee before an invitation letter can be issued.
Confirmed invited faculty and attendees with an approved complimentary registration may also request a letter.
The invitation letter confirms your planned participation in the summit. It does not constitute a commitment by Edinburgh Aortic Summit to provide financial support, cover expenses or arrange accommodation. Any support expressly agreed separately in writing remains subject to that agreement.
An invitation letter does not guarantee that a visa will be granted or that entry to the United Kingdom will be permitted.
How to Request Your Letter
Once your registration is confirmed, please complete the invitation letter request form with:
Your full name, exactly as shown on your passport.
Your registration reference and registration email address.
Your institution or organisation.
Your postal address and country of residence.
Your intended arrival and departure dates.
Your letter will be issued as a PDF by email after your registration details have been verified. Please check your information carefully and submit your request well in advance of your visa appointment.
Letters are sent directly to attendees for inclusion in their applications. EAS cannot submit a visa application on your behalf or influence the decision of the relevant authorities.
If Your Visa Application Is Refused
If your visa application is refused, you may request a refund of your EAS 2027 summit registration fee by providing a copy of the official refusal notice, together with your registration reference.
Please email admin@easummit.org.uk as soon as you receive the decision. Following verification, the registration fee will be refunded to the original payment method.
This refund applies to the summit registration fee only. EAS does not reimburse visa application fees, travel, accommodation or other associated expenses. Separately purchased items remain subject to their applicable cancellation terms.
Need Assistance?
For assistance with an invitation letter or a registration enquiry, please contact us.