To participate in the 70th IPSF World Congress, individuals must meet specific eligibility criteria.

Member organisations are responsible for informing the Reception Committee and the Executive Committee as to which applicants shall participate as Official Delegates (ODs) from the organisation.

All congress participants are required to be either members of subscribed IPSF member organisations, alumni, individual members, friends of the federation or observers for the mandate 2024/2025.

Membership can be obtained during the online registration process for new individual member applicants with approval from the IPSF Treasurer, IPSF Chairperson of Internal Relation and World Congress Reception Committee.

Organisations applying for IPSF membership shall have the right to send up to three (3) delegates to participate as ODs in the General Assembly.

Kindly check with your member organisation’s Contact Person for evidence of membership.

If unsure about membership status, please submit an inquiry to the IPSF Chairperson of Internal Relations via internal@ipsf.org.

There are limited slots for PD competition. The Reception Committee will launch the PD Guidelines soon.

We only have flexi offers for domestic delegates currently. Should more opportunities to facilitate participation in the WC arise, we will communicate promptly.

Participation is allowed for variety of combinations of categories of registration. Delegates may register for LiT, main congress and PCT as follows:

• Delegates may register for LiT and the main congress;
• Delegates may register for the main congress and PCT;
• Delegates may register for the main congress alone;
• Delegates may register for LiT, main congress and PCT;
• Delegates may register for LiT alone;
• Delegates cannot sign up for PCT alone.

Delegates can sign up for all three parts of the World Congress simultaneously by paying the total registration fee accordingly. Note that reservation of slots is not synonymous with registration for event.

Delegates are encouraged to sign up for the LIT and PCT segments of the congress (limited slots). 

Look out for discounted offers for delegates who sign up for multiple segments of the congress.

When planning international travel to Kenya, it is essential to be aware of the vaccination requirements to ensure a safe and healthy visit. 

Required Vaccinations: Yellow Fever

• A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for travelers arriving from countries where yellow fever is endemic. This certificate must be presented upon entry into Kenya.

Recommended Prophylaxis

• Malaria Prophylaxis: While the accessibility of the malaria vaccine depends on several factors, including geographic location, funding, healthcare infrastructure, and global supply efforts, preventive medication is recommended for travelers visiting high-risk areas outside of Nairobi.

All visitors are required to obtain an electronic travel authorization (eTA) before entering Kenya.  Persons who are exempt from obtaining eTA include but not limited to citizens of the East African Community Partner States. These countries include Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, United Republic of Tanzania and Uganda. From time to time, the Government of the Republic of Kenya grants eTA exemptions to select countries based on foreign policy. We shall communicate accordingly in such scenarios.

Required for Entry: Passport with at least two blank pages, six months' validity, and a Kenyan electronic travel authorization.

Kenya's eTA is a semi-automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to travel to Kenya. An eTA offers permission to travel and is authorized by the Government of the Republic of Kenya. An eTA does not determine whether a traveler is admissible to enter Kenya. Immigration officers will determine admissibility upon travelers’ arrival. 

The eTA application collects biographic information and answers to eligibility questions from the traveler. Applications are usually processed within 3 days (72 hours), but in some cases it may take longer. We recommend applying for your eTA two (2) weeks prior to travel. Travelers can submit their applications up to 3 months prior to travel. It is highly recommended that delegates to the 70th IPSF World Congress apply as soon as they have confirmed their event registration and transport tickets.

The eTA is mandatory for all foreign visitors. Passport holders from the following countries are exempted from applying for an eTA: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. However, from time to time, the Government of the Republic Kenya grants eTA exemptions to select countries based on foreign policy. We shall communicate accordingly in such scenarios.

Each eligible traveler is required to apply for an eTA before starting travel. It is mandatory to use the Government's official website to submit your application. Applications submitted via third party websites will be automatically denied. For children under the age of 18, the legal guardian, parent or accompanying adult is responsible for filling the application.

If you are a resident but NOT a passport holder of the following EAC countries, you are still required to complete an eTA: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

eTA applications must be completed only through the official eTA website or the “Kenya Travel Authorisation” official mobile application and must be done for each individual who intends to travel to Kenya.

Steps:

• Visit www.etakenya.go.ke
• Click “Apply Now” and follow the instructions
• Make sure that all the data has been entered correctly
• Submit the application
• An email confirming receipt of your application will be sent to you
• An email confirming receipt of payment, if applicable, will be sent to you
• Upon decision by Immigration officer, an email confirming Approval/Refusal will be sent to you
• If your application has been approved, please either print the PDF document that has been attached to the email, OR download the document to your mobile device OR save it in the “Kenya Travel Authorisation” mobile app. This is your electronic travel authorisation that needs to be shown at all departure and arrival points.
• If your application has been denied, you will not be able to travel to Kenya for the moment.
• Please contact support@etakenya.go.ke to report your situation and obtain further details. 
• You can check the status of your application at any time by visiting the following URL: https://www.etakenya.go.ke

You are only allowed to travel after your application has been approved by the Government of the Republic of Kenya.

Please take a look at the 70th IPSF World Congress Registration Guideline, a comprehensive resource to help delegates prepare for this landmark event. The guidelines include key details about registration, payment, visa/eTA requirement, and answers to frequently asked questions. This document is designed to ensure a seamless registration experience for all participants.

Yes. The Alumni Package will be provided separately, and their registration will differ slightly from the general registration of the delegates. The Alumni Package will be announced in March 2025. Alumni are allowed to participate in the General Assembly as Observers.