FAQs
Who can attend the Forum?
The Fourth High-level Forum on Aid Effectiveness is organised by the Republic of Korea and the OECD. The Republic of Korea, the host country, in consultation with the HLF-4 core group on logistics (OECD, ADB, UNDP, World Bank and the Government of Ghana), issued invitations to the Minister responsible for development cooperation or head of agency for each country or aid agency invited to the event. Additional invitations were issued in July to representatives of the private sector, civil society and academia, in consultation with the core group. It is important to note that only those invited will be able to attend.
Where can I find the agenda and programme?
As soon as the agenda and programme are available they will be posted on the official website. Key documents and background reading are currently available.
How can I organize a side event?
The number of side events that can be accommodated is limited. Registered delegates and organisations attending the HLF-4 will have the opportunity to host side events at the venue. Side events may cover a range of topics linked to the issue of effective development. The deadline for the submission of proposals is 16th of September 2011.
For more information on Side Events and how to apply, please visit:
http://www.aideffectiveness.org/busanhlf4/en/delegates/side-events.html
How can I take part in the Knowledge and Innovation Space?
Participants to the HLF-4 will be able to showcase their work in the Knowledge and Innovation Space by presenting an ePoster. By request, participants may also have the option to hold an Interactive Session or Knowledge Workshop to share the contents of their ePoster in more detail.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.aideffectiveness.org/busanhlf4/en/delegates/knowledge-a-innovation-space.html
How do I register for participation?
All registration for participation in the Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness will take place online, through the official HLF-4 Website (www.busanhlf4.org). A link to the registration portal will be featured prominently on the site’s homepage from the 1st of September, when registration officially opens.
Participants also will be able to access information on hotels in Busan and register for accommodation through a separate portal. This will also be accessible through the www.busanhlf4.org homepage on the 1st of September.
Who needs a visa and how is it obtained?
Who to Apply
Those that fall in the following categories will be allowed to enter Korea without a visa.
☞ Further information is available at http://www.hikorea.go.kr
(Go to Information → Immigration Guide → Immigrations → Foreigners → Visa free Entry of foreigners)
- Countries under visa waiver agreements
- Designated visa-free entry
- Frequent visitors
- Transit tourists bound for another country
- Europe bound Chinese transit tourists
- Japanese tourists / travelers
- Special Entry arrangements for the Jeju island
- Re-entry Permit holders
- Holders of Passport issued by recognized international organizations(LAISSEZ-PASSER)
- APEC Business Travel Card holders
How to apply
- The Applicant: the person himself/herself
- Where to apply: The embassy or the consulate of the Republic of Korea
- Required Documents: refer to the required documents listed below
Required Documents
Items subject to change depending on individual circumstances
Basic required documents
- Passport
- Application for Visa Issuance
- Fee: single-entry visa: $30 (USD), multiple-entry visa: $80 (USD)
- Original Invitation Letter
- color portrait photos are needed(size : 3.5㎝ x 4.5㎝)
- Photos must have been taken within the past 6 months.
- Printed photographs are not accepted
- Bright background is preferred over a dark one.
Will interpretation services be provided?
Interpretation will be provided in the opening and closing sessions, plenary sessions and the official HLF-4 high-level sessions in English-French, English-Spanish, English-Korean.
