WISTA International AGM & Conference 2026

Visa Information - WISTA 2026 Conference

Travel & Visa Guidelines

Navigating international travel requirements can occasionally feel overwhelming, so we have thoughtfully curated this guide to ensure your journey as smooth as possible.

Delegate Visa & Travel Checklist

To help you prepare for your journey to WISTA International AGM & Conference 2026, we have prepared a practical travel and visa checklist covering key travel documents, visa requirements, application timelines, and entry procedures.

Use the checklist to review the requirements applicable to your nationality and itinerary, and to ensure that all necessary arrangements are completed before your departure.

Please note that visa and entry requirements are determined by the relevant authorities and may change. Delegates are advised to verify the latest requirements with the official immigration authorities of each destination before travelling.

Malaysia

We are honored to host you in Malaysia. While delegates from many countries enjoy visa-free entry for short stays, we warmly encourage you to verify your specific nationality requirements well in advance to ensure a seamless arrival.

Essential Entry Steps

Verify Visa Status: Please confirm if your nationality requires an eVISA or a standard Visa prior to booking flights. We advise initiating this process early to account for varying processing times.

Submit MDAC (Mandatory): All foreign visitors (with exemptions for Singapore citizens and diplomatic passport holders) must complete the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online within three (3) days prior to arrival (including the date of arrival).

Passport & Travel Essentials: Immigration officers require a passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond your date of entry, proof of onward/return travel, and sufficient funds for your stay.

Health Requirements: A valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required only if you are arriving from or have recently visited an endemic country.

Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) Check Visa Requirements Official eVISA Portal

Singapore

Many of our delegates will transit through or spend time exploring Singapore. To grant you absolute peace of mind, please review these specific requirements if your journey involves clearing Singapore immigration.

SG Arrival Card (SGAC): Mandatory for all arriving passengers (including those who are visa-exempt). This free declaration must be submitted online via the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) portal within three (3) days prior to your arrival in Singapore (including the day of arrival).

Visa Exemptions: Singapore grants visa-free entry to the majority of nationalities for short visits. Please verify if your passport requires an entry visa prior to travel.

Transit Passengers: If you are simply transiting through Changi Airport and will remain within the transit area without clearing immigration, you do not need a visa or an SGAC.

SG Arrival Card (SGAC) View Singapore Guidelines

Hong Kong

If your travel itinerary includes the vibrant hub of Hong Kong, thoughtful preparation is key. We highly recommend verifying your specific entry or transit permit requirements early to allow ample time for processing.

Visa-Free Access: Citizens from over 170 countries and territories can visit Hong Kong visa-free for periods ranging from 7 to 180 days.

Pre-Arrival Registration for Taiwan Residents: Taiwan residents who wish to visit Hong Kong can submit their pre-arrival registration online or find out more on the Hong Kong Immigration Department website.

Pre-Arrival Registration for Indian Nationals: In accordance with the Hong Kong Immigration Department, effective from 23 January 2017, all Indian nationals intending to visit Hong Kong must first apply for and successfully complete pre-arrival registration online before travel.

Once registration is completed, you must print the computer-generated notification slip on A4 paper and present it at the airline check-in counter and when passing through Hong Kong immigration. The details on the printed slip must match those on your passport.

View Hong Kong Guidelines PAR for Taiwan Residents PAR for Indian Nationals

* We are here to support you. Official invitation letters can be issued to registered delegates to assist with visa applications.
Please request this during your conference registration process.