<h2>CoNEXT 2026 Visa Information</h2>

CoNEXT 2026 will be held in Utrecht, The Netherlands. Visa requirements will depend on your nationality and current residence.

<h3>What is a Schengen visa?</h3>

<p> A Schengen visa is an entry permit for non-EU nationals to make a short, temporary visit of up to 90 days in any 180-day period to a country in the Schengen area. </p>

<p>Citizens of certain non-EU countries must hold a short-stay visa when travelling to the Schengen area. </p>

<p>Consult the <a href="https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/ebd6113d-4d14-4ac2-ac9b-47f2e7976515_en?filename=09%2001%202026_Information%201806.xlsx">EU list of countries whose citizens are required to hold a visa</a> when crossing its external borders.</p>

<p><b>You must lodge your application for a Schengen visa at the consulate of the country you intend to visit. See next paragraph.</b></p>

<p>You must submit your application to the consulate at least 15 days before your intended journey and no earlier than 6 months beforehand. More info <a href="https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/applying-schengen-visa_en">here</a>.</p>

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<h3>How to apply for a a Schengen visa to enter the Netherlands</h3>

<p> To Apply for a Schengen visa to enter the Netherlands go to <a href="https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/schengen-visa"> https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/schengen-visa </a> or go straight to <a href="https://consular.mfaservices.nl/schengen-visa/short-stay?lang=en"> https://consular.mfaservices.nl/schengen-visa/short-stay?lang=en</a>.</p>

<h3>Processing times</h3>
<p>The average processing times are listed below:</p>

        <table class="table table-hover" border="1">
            <thead>
              <tr bgcolor="#dae8fc">
                <th><b>Type of visa</b></th>
                <th><b>Processing time</b></th>
              </tr>
            </thead>
            <tbody>
              <tr>
                <td>Short-stay Schengen visa</td>
                <td>15 calendar days</td>
              </tr>
              <tr>
                <td>Airport transit visa</td>
                <td>15 calendar days</td>
              </tr>
              <tr>
                <td>Entry visa</td>
                <td>15 calendar days</td>
              </tr>
              <tr>
                <td>Short-stay Caribbean visa</td>
                <td>15 calendar days</td>
              </tr>
              <tr>
                <td>Long-stay Caribbean visa</td>
                <td>15 calendar days</td>
              </tr>
              <tr>
                <td>MVV visa sticker</td>
                <td>10 working days</td>
              </tr>

            </tbody>
        </table>

<p>More info are available <a href="https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/waiting-time-after-visa-application">here</a>.</p>




<h3>How to get  a Visa Support Letter</h3>

<p>You may request a visa support letter from the ACM via the following link. It works for (1) authors and speakers with accepted papers/posters/talks, (2) conference committee members, and (3) registered attendees. </p>

<p> If you require a visa support letter, please fill in the form at  <a href="https://supportletters.acm.org"> https://supportletters.acm.org.</a></p>

<p>Please be aware that ACM does not issue formal letters of invitation for any ACM-sponsored conferences. </p>

<p>Please give 10 business days to ACM for sending your visa support letter. </p>

<p>If you encounter any difficulties with the visa application process or have other concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.</p>

<p>We wish you the best of luck with your travel arrangements! </p>


