Austria follows the Schengen Agreement provision and the subsequent acquis concerning short-term visa issues stays of up to three (3) months in the Schengen area including visitors from the UK. The citizens of these countries are not subject to border controls within the common area (airlines or other carriers require identification – I.D. card or passport or any other piece of identification issued by a public authority). Citizens of the EU countries do not need a visa to enter Romania (and the Schengen area).

Participants who require an official Invitation Letter in order to attend the 23rd General Meeting of the International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS) should tick the appropriate box during their online registration process. This service is provided only to assist participants who are required to obtain a visa or permission to attend the Meeting. It should not be considered as an official invitation covering fees or any other expenses.

Please note that invitation letters are issued only to those participants who have completed the registration process (paid registration fees).

Please note that in case of Visa refusal, a full refund (minus 50 € which applies for administration fees) of the paid registration fee will apply, on the occasion that notification to the Organizing Secretariat is made up to two (2) months prior to the Meeting dates (up to 23 July 2026).

Notification to the Meeting secretariat must be made by e-mail at info@isols2026.org including the official visa refusal letter.