LAUSANNE – FISU is pleased to inform all media stakeholders that since Monday, 3 November 2014, you are able to request a media accreditation for the 27th Winter Universiade 2015 (Granada, ESP & Strbske Pleso/Osrlbie, SVK). In order to do this you need to register via the online registration system public portal here.
With a view to proceed with the registration, you will first be required to create your user profile on the public portal using a valid e-mail address. The system will send you a confirmation e-mail requesting you to validate the user profile creation by clicking on the link in the e-mail. In addition a step-by-step user guide on how to complete and submit your data is available in the User Manual that will be available to you once you log into the system under the tab ‘User Manual’.
Visa Support
For the media representatives coming from the Schengen area countries, no visa will be required to enter either Spain or Slovakia. Media representatives coming from outside the Schengen area will be required to obtain a visa in order to be allowed to enter either Spain or Slovakia. The cost of Schengen visa is 60 €.
After you submit all the necessary data during your registration, the OC and FISU will check and approve your submission. Only upon the approval of the OC or FISU, you will receive a notification e-mail informing you that your registration has been accepted and the Organising Committee will send an official invitation letter to the e-mail address you provided during the registration.
Accommodation Support
The OCs of the 2015 Winter Universiade will provide assistance in booking the hotel rooms for your stay in Slovakia and Spain. Please check regularly both websites for more details about the available packages and hotels that will be published soon.
Official Registration Deadline
The online registration for Media will be officially closed on 4 December, 2014. In case you have any questions related to the registration process or media services please contact the persons below:
Strbske Pleso / Osrblie (Slovakia) – www.tatry2015.sk
Mr Peter Holly (peter.holly@tatry2015.sk)
Granada (Spain) – http://www.granada2015.org
Mr Alejandro Molina (mediasupport@granada2015.org)
C. Pierre, Press Officer