Baltic NO-DIG Conference 2017
Miscellaneous Information
Travel information
Participants are expected to make their own travel arrangements. It takes only up to 10 minutes to get from the airport to the hotel by taxi, and vice versa. However, during certain hours (between 4-6 p.m. on business days) it would be advisable to plan for longer travel times in case of traffic jams. Taxis are available 24/7 at taxi stops located in the front of the airport building and the hotel. The estimated fare for the 10 minute taxi ride would be around 7-8 Euros. You are entitled to request the receipt from the driver.
Expenses, such as hotel and travel costs, will not be reimbursed by the conference organisers.
Visa information
Information on visa process is available on the web page of Estonian Foreign Ministry.Telecommunication network
The GSM mobile phone system is available; please check compatibility with your operator. Mobile Prepaid Service SIM Cards (Simpel, Smart, Zen, Diil) from different local mobile operators are available at most newsstands and supermarkets.The Country Code is: +372 + phone number.
Internet
There are over 300 free wireless Internet zones around the city, including OldTown squares, concert halls, pubs and restaurants.Currency
National currency is Euro. Larger hotels, stores and restaurants accept Visa, MasterCard, Eurocard, Diner’s Club and American Express. However, it is advisable to carry some cash with you. Traveler’s cheques can be exchanged in most banks, but are less likely to be accepted in shops. There is plenty of banks in Tallinn that can be easily found. Most of them are opened from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, while some offices are also opened on Saturday mornings. All banks offer currency exchange services. Exchange points can also be found in larger hotels, airport, harbor, railroad station and major shopping centers.Language
Estonia’s official language is Estonian. English, Russian and Finnish are also understood and widely spoken.Time Zone
Current time zone offset: UTC/GMT +3 hours (Standard time zone +2 hours and daylight saving time + 1 hour).Health Care and Safety
You should feel perfectly safe to eat and drink everything and the tab water all over Estonia is absolutely safe. Residents of E.U. countries are eligible for receiving free emergency medical care.Emergency number is 112