Arrivals

Official Airport and Welcome Services

The official airport, located a 27 km from the venue, is Birmingham International Airport (BHX), where the LOC/CSE will provide adequate welcome services.

Upon arrival at Birmingham International Aiport (BHX), the teams will be met by the LOC/CSE.

In case you need any support, please report to the official from CSE who will have a welcome sign.

The transfer time from the airport to the official hotels is 30 minutes approximately.

Arrival By Road

Teams arriving by bus or car are kindly asked to go directly to their hotel, where representatives from the LOC will welcome them.

Entry Visas

The following countries require visas to Great Britain & NI:

ALB Albania
ARM Armenia
AZE Azerbaijan
BLR Belarus
BIH Bosnia – Herzegovina
GEO Georgia
KOS Kosovo
MKD FYR of Macedonia
MDA Moldova
MNE Montenegro
RUS Russia
SRB Serbia
TUR Turkey
UKR Ukraine

Visas should be obtained before leaving your country, from the British Embassy or Consulate well in advance to ensure all the procedures in due time.

Participants who require a visa should contact the LOC as soon as possible to obtain a special invitation letter and visa application information. Please contact:

Yannick Phippen (Events & Competitions Senior Coordinator) – events@britishathletics.org.uk

The following information shall be included in the request:

  • Full name (First name and family name as shown in passport)
  • Role at the Championships (e.g. Athlete, official)
  • Nationality
  • Gender
  • Date of Birth
  • Passport Number and Passport expiry date (passports should be valid at least 6 months after the end of the competition)

The invitation will be sent to you as soon as possible.

Do you require a visa?
Please refer to the table at the end of the document for a list of countries whose citizens are visa nationals and require visas to enter the UK. You can also check if you require a visa www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa


All applications will be subject to the UK’s Immigration Rules, which are available : https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration


Visa nationals and non-visa nationals can enter the UK as visitors for the purpose of taking part in sporting events, including as participants, officials, team support staff, accredited media and VIPs, as permitted by the visitor rules. You can find UK Immigration visitor rules : https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration


Types of visa
Standard Visitor visa
This visa is suitable for applicants who will be attending the Championships and will NOT be receiving payment from a UK source for any activities undertaken in the UK. A Standard Visitor visa is valid for six months from date of issue. You can find out more about the Standard Visitor visa https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa


How do I apply for a visa?
You need to apply online for a UK visa at www.gov.uk/apply-uk-visa and attend an appointment at a Visa Application Centre (VAC) in person to have biometric information (fingerprints and photograph) taken and to provide supporting documents in hard copy. There are currently VACs in over 200 locations worldwide but please note that there is not a VAC in every country and you may have to travel to a neighbouring country.


When should I apply for a visa?
You can apply for a UK visa a maximum of three months prior to your date of travel – from mid-March 2021 for the event. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.


UKVI’s standard service for visit visas is 15 working days to decision from providing biometrics at the VAC. Note that your passport is retained during this time. In some countries you may be able to get your visa processed more quickly for a higher fee under UKVI’s priority visa scheme.


This 15 working day turnaround time cannot be guaranteed and is dependent on meeting the requirements of the UK’s
Immigration Rules. Failure to complete the application form correctly or to provide all the required supporting documents may result in your application being delayed or refused. Please be aware that your nearest VAC may be busy and you may not be able to make an appointment straightaway. We therefore recommend that you submit your online application as soon as possible. You can cancel a VAC appointment prior to attending it and the visa fee will be refunded to you.


How much does the visa cost?
The current standard fees for UK Standard Visitor visa is £89.


Some VACs offer a priority service to enable you to get your visa processed more quickly. Note that the costs below are in addition to the standard fee:

Priority (3-5 working days) £184
Super Priority (24 hours) £919

Which documents do I need to support my application?
Passport – You need to provide your passport details in the online application and take it with you to your appointment at the VAC. We recommend that your passport is valid for six months beyond your stay in the UK. You will need a page in your passport that is blank on both sides for your visa.


Visa support letter – Proof of participation in the European 10,000m Cup will be supplied to you in the form of an official invitation letter from the LOC. You should take a copy of this letter with you when you attend your appointment at the VAC and have it with you to show at the UK Border on arrival in the UK.

Insurance

According to the European Athletics Competition Regulations, the participating Member Federations are responsible for taking out their own insurance to cover the risk of illness or injury of any member of their team when travelling to and from the European Athletics event and during the event itself. Please take the necessary steps to fulfil these requirements well in advance.

Local Transportation

All Team Members are only permitted to be in the hotel or at the venue, due to restrictions you can not go anywhere else.

To the competition venue

Transfer times between the hotel and the training venue is minimal as only a short walk (400m)

To the training venue

Transfer times between the hotel and the training venue is minimal as only a short walk (400m)

Departure

A shuttle service will also be in place for team departures. The frequency of this service will be based on the departure schedule, which will be posted at the Information Desk of each team hotel at least 24 hours before departure.

Teams will be asked to provide full travel details together with the final entries. Team leader will have to confirm departure details during the accreditation process.
Any changes to the provided details shall be communicated to the LOC (Information Desk at the team hotel), at least 48 hours before departure.