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Citizens of the EU
For visitors from most countries, Germany requires a passport, which needs to be valid for at least 6 months. EU nationals do not require a visa to enter the Federal Republic of Germany.

Non-EU citizens
All Non-EU citizens require a visa. However, a visa is not required for visits of up to 90 days in an 180 day period for nationals of those countries for which the European Community has abolished the visa requirement.

You may apply for short stay visas (Schengen Visas) at missions of the German Federal Foreign Office, such as embassies and consulates.

Please also visit the homepage of “Auswärtiges Amt” to find a detailed table of all countries requiring a visa and more information on visa regulations, as well as a list of German missions around the world.

Invitation Letter
An invitation letter for the purpose of obtaining a travel visa or permission to attend the meeting will be handed out on request after registration for the conference. For the invitation letter we need the following information of your passport: 

• date of birth (day.month.year):
• nationality: 
• passport number:
• expiry date of passport (day.month.year):
• place of birth (city, country):

If you need a letter of invitation in order to apply for a German visa, please contact the Symposium Office vie e-mail to: kesterite-berlin25dgm.de
After receipt of your passport details we will issue the invitation letter and send it to you by email.

Currency
As in most countries of the European Union, the official German currency is the Euro (€). Please note that there are no general bank hours in Germany. Most banks are open in the morning hours and just a few hours in the afternoon or early evening. Major credit cards are accepted at most cashpoints, stores, restaurants and hotels.

Telephone and Internet
Germany's international pre-dial is +49 (0049).
Public places like airports, universities, libraries, restaurants and cafés may offer "free"-WiFi Hotspots.

Electricity
The electrical power supply in Germany is 220v, 50 Hz, AC. Official plugs in Germany are:

• "Schukostecker" (round) Type F/ CEE 7/4
• "Eurostecker" (flat) Type C/ CEE 7/16

Time
Germany's standard time zone is UTC/GMT +1 hour. 

Current Local Time in Berlin, Germany

Arrival…

… by car
Berlin, Germany’s capital, is well connected by an extensive motorway network, making it easily accessible by car. Major routes such as the A100 (Berlin Ring), A113, and A115 provide smooth access to the city from different directions. Within Berlin, a well-organized parking system includes numerous parking garages and Park & Ride facilities. Expect parking fees to range from EUR 2 to EUR 5 per hour in central areas, with daily rates available at many locations. Please note that Berlin’s environmental zone requires a green emissions sticker for all vehicles entering the city center.

… by train and bus: Use the DB Event Ticket to book your journey!
Berlin is one of Germany’s major railway hubs, with direct ICE, IC, and regional train connections from across the country and beyond. Hauptbahnhof (Berlin Central Station) is the main arrival point, with additional ICE stops at Berlin Südkreuz, Gesundbrunnen, Spandau, and Ostbahnhof. From these stations, Berlin’s efficient public transport system — consisting of S-Bahn, U-Bahn, buses, and trams — ensures a seamless journey.

For a cost-effective and sustainable travel option, consider booking your journey with the DB Event Ticket. This special fare offers discounted travel rates for event participants. Once in Berlin, local transport options, including BVG-operated buses, S-Bahn lines (S5, S7, S9, and more), and U-Bahn connections, provide quick and frequent services throughout the city.