Travel Information

Accessibility

Delft is located centrally in the heart of Holland known as the Randstad region, between Rotterdam and The Hague. Delft represents Europe at its best, with fast connections to anywhere in the world. Both physically, boasting Amsterdam and Rotterdam The Hague airports in close proximity and countless international railway connections available, as well as in terms of its role in many international knowledge networks, alliances and businesses.

Delft’s fine infrastructure makes it easily accessible by car and public transport. It is a compact city and all the main locations inside its historic centre are well within walking distance.

From Schiphol International Airport, Delft is easy to reach via public transport or by special taxi, the so-called Schiphol Travel Taxi. There are nine trains per hour that make the 45 minute journey between the airport and Delft. For more information, please visit www.ns.nl.

Rotterdam The Hague airport is the area’s regional airport at just five kilometers from Delft. It offersfast and convenient services to many European destinations. For more information, please visit www.rotterdamthehagueairport.nl.

Delft is connected to an excellent network of Dutch and European motorways, such as the A12, linking the region with Germany and the A16 – A4, which connects it to Belgium.

Delft is centrally located within the European railway network, connecting it to Paris, for example. There are many local transport facilities to move delegates during a conference, such as tram, bus, taxi and water taxi.

Visa Information

Official invitation by IRMMW-THz 2022 Conference Organizers

Visitors from non-Schengen countries must possess a passport valid for at least a three-month stay. To begin with the procedure, participants are advised to locate their respective diplomatic missions or embassy. As offices are not available in all countries, it is necessary to either apply at an embassy representing the Netherlands or to travel to an assigned embassy in another country. Please note that the visa procedure can take up to one month.

For a map of Schengen countries please see this EU website about Schengen area.

It is necessary that the applicant applies in person at the embassy. This is due to a new Visa Information System, which requires the collection of fingerprints. There are additional documents requested in order to apply for a visa at the embassy: please check with your embassy which documents are necessary.

The IRMMW-THz 2022 conference team is pleased to send a digital letter of invitation to any conference delegate, speaker, exhibitor or visitor requesting it before 18 July 2022 and after registering online. These letters of invitation will be sent by mail to the address indicated on the invoice for payment. If another address is required please send this information to IRMMW-THz@tudelft.nl.

Conditions for obtaining an invitation letter is: paid registration fee.

It is also possible to receive a digital letter of attendance after the conference, to be requested before 1 October 2022. In case you have any questions concerning invitation and attendance letter procedures please contact at IRMMW-THz@tudelft.nl.