Fees

A fee for the team representing the Balkan and the “Invited Guest Countries” (students, a leader) is 200 Euro per participant, and 600 Euro for observers from the Invited Guest Countries to fully cover the costs related to accommodation and meals during the 8th BPO.

Visa

Citizens of the EU and neighbouring countries can stay in Turkey without a visa for up to 30 days with a valid personal document (passport). We strongly advise all participating countries to simultaneously consult the following website page for information on the visa regime

Accommodation

All students, leaders, will be accommodated in the Istanbul Atatürk Fen Lisesi

Address: Eğitim, Sarayönü Cd. No.1, 34722 Kadıköy/İstanbul/Türkiye
(https://iafl.meb.k12.tr/)

Transport

All participating countries are expected to independently organize their transport to the 8th BPO venue. There are two airport in Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Anatolian side) Istanbul Airport (European side). The Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Anatolian side) is more appropriate to commute to and from The 8th BPO venue by public transport.

Step 1: Take the Metro from the Airport

From the airport, take the M4 Kadıköy–Sabiha Gökçen Metro Line, Direction: Kadıköy

(Stay on the metro until the last stop (Kadıköy), Travel time: about 50–60 minutes)

Step 2: Reach the Istanbul Atatürk Fen Lisesi School

From Kadıköy, you have two options:
1. Walk (15–25 minutes, depending on pace),
2. Take a short bus or minibus (dolmuş) ride