Useful information

Travel documents, Passport & Visa

To attend the conference in Montreal, Canada, you will need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).

IPIC4 is a registered event with IRCC. After registration, we will send you a letter of invitation that you need to upload with your application.

• For information about TRV and eTA application processes, see: Visit Canada.

• To find out if you need a TRV or eTA to travel to Canada, see: Find out if you need a visa to travel to Canada.

• To submit an application for a registered event via the IRCC Secure Network, click here: IRCC Secure Network.

Currency

Canada uses Canadian Dollars. There are five coins as follows: 5, 10, 25 cents and 1 and 2 dollars. The banknotes are issued in the following denominations: 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100.

Credit card holders may acquire money from the ATMs of the collaborating banks at any time. Canadian Dollars can be exchanged for notes of other foreign currencies at exchange offices situated at the airport and other tourist destinations. A passport is required when exchanging currencies.

Use of electronic devices

Electric power voltage in Canada is 120V / 60 Hz and the plugs are A and B type. To avoid any danger of short circuit, make sure to have in your luggage the necessary transformers or adapters for your electronic devices.