Meeting Venue
All meetings will be held at:
Le Méridien Beach Plaza
22 Avenue Princesse Grace
98000 Monte Carlo
Monaco
Traveling to Monaco
Airport
There is no airport located within the Principality of Monaco. It is recommended to arrive and depart through Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) due to its proximity to Monaco.
Transportation options from the airport to Monaco are readily available. Please be sure to do your own research and choose a plan that best fits your travel preferences.
The following are suggestions to help you plan ahead.
Train from NCE to Monte Carlo, Monaco Train Station (total travel time ~30-40 minutes; ~ 10-15 EUR each way)
From the Nice Airport, take Tram 2 (accessible from Terminal 1 and 2) to the Jean Médecin station and then transfer to the Nice Train Station (Nice-Ville). Tram tickets can be purchased at vending machines located in the airport or purchased on board the tram. Once you have arrived at the Nice Train Station, head to the train for Monaco. You can either purchase your train ticket online via your preferred train app (such as Rail Europe), or you may purchase your ticket at the train station. Your destination is the Monaco-Monte-Carlo station. Once you have arrived at the station, you can catch a taxi, a bus, or walk to your hotel. Additional costs apply for taxi and bus.
Bus from NCE to Sporting Bus Stop (total travel time ~ 1-1.5 hours; ~ 20 EUR each way)
From the Nice Airport, head to terminal 2. You can purchase bus fare at the Service Centre next to exit A1 (credit cards only). You may also purchase a ticket on board the bus at an additional surcharge of 0.40 EUR. Take bus 80 Gare Routiere and hop off at the Sporting (Bay Hotel) stop and walk for 4-5 minutes to Le Méridien.
Taxi from NCE to Le Méridien Direct (total travel time ~ 40-60 minutes; ~95 EUR each way)
Taxi lines are available at both Terminals. Please follow the signs.
Visa, Entry Requirements, Letter of Invitation
The purpose of a “Letter of Invitation” is to assist participants in need of obtaining a travel visa, or company permission to attend the meeting.
A letter of invitation does not imply any financial support from the host organization or its approved representatives.
Requestors requiring a physical copy of their letter will be responsible for shipping and postage fees.
Requests for letters of invitation will be accepted up to two weeks prior to the event start date.
Please start the research process early and allow adequate time for any processing due to any unforeseen delays.
Step 1: Determine Your Visa Requirements
The Principality of Monaco does not have immigration services. Participants requiring a letter of invitation to obtain a travel visa will need to file their request with the Government of France.
Step 2: Complete the Event Online Registration Form
- Please complete the online registration form.
- Answer the letter of invitation questions within the form.
- At checkout, please select "Pay Later" and complete your registration.
- After you have successfully submitted your registration, please send a follow-up email to events@first.org with your request.
Step 3: Letter of Invitation
- Individuals requesting letters will be thoroughly vetted.
- Approved requests will be contacted within 3-5 business days. Requestors will be emailed a draft letter for review and approval.
- Confirmed and signed letters of invitation will be provided to the requestor via email and in PDF format within 5-7 business days.
Step 4: Visa Approved, Complete Payment
Your conference registration will remain in “Waitlist” status until you complete your registration payment. Please contact events@first.org to confirm your attendance. You will be provided with a credit card payment link if you wish to complete payment by credit card. If you would like to complete payment by invoice/wire transfer, please use the PDF attachment with your original registration confirmation.
