Official language
English
All scientific sessions and official communication are in English.
General Information
Delegate FAQ
General Information
Everything delegates commonly ask before travel - visa guidance, local essentials, weather, power adapters, insurance notes, and practical transport information for Chennai.
Time zone
IST (UTC +5:30)
India follows one standard time zone across the country.
Currency
Indian Rupee (INR)
Use banks or authorized exchange counters for currency conversion.
Expected weather (January)
Approx. 21°-31° C
Pleasant mornings/evenings; warm daytime weather in Chennai.
Frequently asked questions
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International delegates attending the conference in India are required to obtain an e-Business Visa (e-B5 V).
OCI Card holders do not require these permissions.
Application process
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Submit Delegate Information
Share the required personal, passport, professional and contact details with the Organizing Committee.
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Government Clearance Process
The Organizing Committee will initiate and coordinate the required Government clearance process in India.
Processing time: approximately 3 weeks -
Apply for Conference Visa
Once the necessary approvals are received, the Organizing Committee will provide the required Government documents and official invitation letter.
Documents provided by the Organizing Committee
- Official Invitation Letter
- Conference Details and Schedule
- Supporting Government Documents
- NOC from Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
- NOC from Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
Information required from delegates
- Full Name
- Nationality
- Date of Birth
- Place of Birth
- Passport Number
- Passport Date of Issue
- Passport Date of Expiry
- Professional Credentials / Designation
- Complete Address
- Mobile Number
- High-resolution scanned copy of Passport
- Short CV
Please send all the above information and required documents through the visa submission link below.
Kindly submit the details well in advance to allow sufficient time for Government clearance and visa processing.
The conference language is English. India uses Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC +5:30) and Indian Rupee (INR).
- Common notes in circulation include INR 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 denominations.
- Exchange currency through authorized counters or banks only.
- Digital payments are widely accepted in Chennai.
January in Chennai is generally warm and coastal.
- Typical daytime temperature: about 28-31 C.
- Typical night temperature: about 21-24 C.
- Recommended: light cotton clothing, hat/cap, and hydration during daytime travel.
India standard power supply is 220-240V, 50Hz.
- Bring universal/multi-voltage chargers for phones, laptops, and medical devices.
- India commonly uses round pin sockets; carry a suitable adapter.
- Avoid heavy step-up transformers for 110V-only appliances unless specifically rated.
Please check with your physician before travel and follow current international travel guidance.
- Consult your doctor regarding vaccinations based on your itinerary and medical history.
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended for medical and trip contingencies.
Taj Fisherman's Cove Resort & Spa is approximately 22 km from Chennai International Airport.
- Approximate road travel time: 45-70 minutes, depending on traffic.
- Common options: app cabs (Uber/Ola), prepaid taxis, and hotel-arranged transfers.
- Within city, delegates can also use metro, suburban rail, autos, and app cabs.