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Citizens of the EU
For visitors from most countries, Germany requires a passport, which needs to be valid for at least 6 months. EU nationals do not require a visa to enter the Federal Republic of Germany.

Non-EU citizens
All Non-EU citizens require a visa. However, a visa is not required for visits of up to 90 days in an 180 day period for nationals of those countries for which the European Community has abolished the visa requirement.

You may apply for short stay visas (Schengen Visas) at missions of the German Federal Foreign Office, such as embassies and consulates.

Please also visit the homepage of “Auswärtiges Amt” to find a detailed table of all countries requiring a visa and more information on visa regulations, as well as a list of German missions around the world.

Invitation Letter
An invitation letter for the purpose of obtaining a travel visa or permission to attend the meeting will be handed out on request after registration for the symposium. For the invitation letter we need the following information of your passport: 

• date of birth (day.month.year):
• nationality: 
• passport number:
• expiry date of passport (day.month.year):
• place of birth (city, country):

If you need a letter of invitation in order to apply for a German visa, please contact the Symposium Office vie e-mail to: extech2025dgm-inventum.de
After receipt of your passport details we will issue the invitation letter and send it to you by email.

Currency
As in most countries of the European Union, the official German currency is the Euro (€). Please note that there are no general bank hours in Germany. Most banks are open in the morning hours and just a few hours in the afternoon or early evening. Major credit cards are accepted at most cashpoints, stores, restaurants and hotels.

Telephone and Internet
Germany's international pre-dial is +49 (0049).
Public places like airports, universities, libraries, restaurants and cafés may offer "free"-WiFi Hotspots.

Electricity
The electrical power supply in Germany is 220v, 50 Hz, AC. Official plugs in Germany are:

• "Schukostecker" (round) Type F/ CEE 7/4
• "Eurostecker" (flat) Type C/ CEE 7/16

Time
Germany's standard time zone is UTC/GMT +1 hour. 

Current Local Time in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany

Arrival…

… by car
Mülheim an der Ruhr, nestled in the heart of North Rhine-Westphalia, is easily accessible by car thanks to its strategic location within Germany's well-developed motorway network. Major highways like the A40, A52, and A3 ensure smooth connectivity to the city from nearby regions and beyond. Once in Mülheim, you'll find ample parking options throughout the city, with fees typically ranging from EUR 5 to EUR 10 per day, allowing for a hassle-free arrival and start to your visit.

… by train and bus: Use the DB Event Ticket to book your journey!
Traveling to Mülheim an der Ruhr by train is simple and efficient. Deutsche Bahn offers connections to Mülheim's central station (Mülheim Hauptbahnhof), a hub for both long-distance and regional trains. If you're coming from further afield, you may transfer in larger nearby cities like Essen or Duisburg, both well-connected by ICE and IC services. From the central station, Mülheim’s comprehensive bus and tram network ensures quick access to your destination within the city. With frequent services and convenient connections, public transport is an ideal choice for reaching Mülheim.