International Travel Information
Visa Information
- Do you need a visa? If so, we suggest that you apply for your visa as soon as possible. Click here for information on visa requirements for those travelling to the U.K.
- If you are in need of an invitation letter to submit with your visa application, please contact the SVP Business Office at meetings@vertpaleo.org.
Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) Information
- Many travelers will require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), including those traveling from the U.S. For detailed information, such as who can apply, who does not need an ETA, what you can and cannot do with an ETA, and how to apply, please click here.
Lodging, Transportation, and Things to Do While in Birmingham
The Birmingham & West Midlands Convention Bureau has created a helpful website including a link to book your stay at specially discounted rates during the week of November 10 - 16, 2025.
- To book your accommodations, click here, then click on the on the "Book Accommodation" link. You will then be prompted to input your arrival and departure dates and will then be presented with a list of hotels to select from, including the distance of each hotel from the event venue (please note that all amounts are listed in GBP).
- If you are looking to extend your stay at any of the listed hotels, please reach out to:
Birmingham & West Midlands Convention Bureau
Accommodation Services
Tel: 0121 202 5100
Email: bcb.accommodation@wmgrowth.com
- Reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis and should be made no later than October 14 and cannot be guaranteed after that date.