16th IAGOD Quadrennial Symposium 2026

August 30th to September 2nd 2026

Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto

Useful Information

Travelling to and in Porto

Official Language

The official language of the IAGOD is English. No translation will be provided.

Passport and Visa

Entry formalities in Portugal vary according to the country of origin. European Union (EU) citizens and the European Economic Area (EEA) as well as third-country nationals holding a residence permit of a Schengen State, do not need a Visa to enter Portugal. All non-EU citizens are asked to contact their local embassies for any specific requirements. All foreign citizens entering Portugal must have either a valid passport or a national valid ID card.

A list of countries that require a visa to Portugal is given at https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/

Official Invitation and Certification

An official letter will be sent upon request to assist in meeting administrative requirements. However, this invitation implies no obligation, financial or otherwise, by the IAGOD organizing committee. A digital certificate of attendance will be available for all the registered participants.

Liability and Insurance

The organizing committee cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of/or damage to private property of participants and accompanying persons. Participants are advised to acquire their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.

Health and Emergency

In case of emergency, land line or mobile phones users should call 112, the European emergency number to be sent for the relevant department.

Currency and Money Exchange

Currency in Portugal is the Euro (€). Most banks are open at 09:00 and close by 15:00hrs, Monday through Friday. (Banks at the airports is open 08:00-20:00).

Post offices are open from 8:00 to 18:00 hrs. Both are generally open during lunch hour.

Please notice that there will be no exchange facilities at the congress venue.

Portugal also has an extensive network of cash dispensers which operate 24 hours a day. ATMs are widely distributed throughout the Conference venue and trough out the city.

Most credit cards allow you to withdraw money from ATM’s. You can exchange money from at least seven exchange bureaus from Monday to Saturday.

Local Time Zone

The summer time in Portugal is GMT + 1 Hour (Western Europe Daylight). The local time in Portugal is the Greenwich the same as in London.

Climate

Portuguese climate is mild. The city of Porto, being in the coast can have a maritime influence. At this time of the year, it is usually sunny and hot. Summer temperatures in Porto will vary from 15ºC - 26ºC on average. You are advised to bring some warm clothing for the nights can be chilly due to the coast influence.

For more information please visit www.ipma.pt.

Electricity

Portugal uses a 220V system, sockets have the European standard and plugs are two-prong.

Public transport

Public transport throughout the city is well organized. Busses, metro (subway) and trams will take you to every possible destination and around Porto from early in the morning until late at night. Busses and trams stop at the entrance of the conference venue.

Sightseeing

For sightseeing tours you can contact Skyros-Congressos - Phone: +351 22 616 54 50.

Shopping

The most traditional shopping area in the city center of Porto is Rua Santa Catarina, along with the narrow streets going up and down from the city center till Ribeira, by the Douro river side.

Several shopping centers, in Porto and around it, are open everyday till 23:00.

SecretariatSkyros Congressos

Telephone: +351226165450

Porto, Portugal

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