UK Visa Information

FOSS4G 2027 takes place in Bristol, United Kingdom from 23 to 29 August 2027.

Check your visa requirements

Depending on your nationality, you may need either an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) or a Standard Visitor visa to attend.

The quickest way to find out what applies to you is the UK government's Check if you need a UK visa tool.

We provide this information for general guidance only and are not liable if it is incorrect or incomplete. If you are not sure, please check the information on the GOV.UK website.

British and Irish Citizens

If you are a British or Irish citizen, you do not need a visa or an ETA to travel to the UK.

You also do not need an ETA if you already have a UK visa or permission to live, work or study in the UK.

Visa support for FOSS4G 2027 attendees

The FOSS4G 2027 organisers will be able to issue a letter of invitation to registered attendees to support a Standard Visitor visa application. Details of how to request a letter will be published here once registration opens.
As visa applications can be made up to 3 months before you travel, we recommend that attendees who need a visa apply as early as possible, from late May 2027.
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@foss4g.org.

Useful links

UK immigration rules and fees can change. Please always check the latest guidance on GOV.UK before you travel.