Expected arrival: Saturday 31 May 2025 in Helsinki
Expected departure: Saturday 8 June 2025 from Copenhagen
Transfer between Helsinki and Copenhagen will be provided by the Business School.
Helsinki Hotel Original Sokos Hotel Presidentti 4*
Address: Eteläinen Rautatiekatu 4, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Phone: +358 20 1234608
Copenhagen Hotel Hotel Comwell Copenhagen Portside 4*
Address: Alexandriagade 1, 2150 København, Denmark
Phone: +45 35 27 21 50
Read thoroughly the FCDO travel advise and if you wish, you may subscribe to email alerts which will notify you of any challenges. This is the same website the team use to monitor safety before travel.
Please read this article shared by our insurance providers and reference this page by the FCDO.
Denmark is ranked 8th and Finland ranked 13th according to the Gay Travel Index 2024, and are considered safe destinations for LGBTQ+ travellers. Denmark sits in 5th position and Finland in 6th position for the European focused rainbow map. Please speak to anyone in the Student Life team or Professor Tim Weiss if you have concerns you wish to discuss in this area.
Health Clearance or fitness to travel is not required for this module. Please inform your GP of travel and ensure that you pack appropriate medication for your journey.
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Expense Type |
Covered by Imperial |
To be paid by student |
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Schengen Visa |
Will reimburse with receipts for all students through the expenses process. NB this must be submitted by 15 July 2025. |
NA |
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Transfer flight between Helsinki & Copenhagen |
We will book a group flight to travel between Helsinki & Copenhagen based on valid passport details provided. No reimbursement by the student is required. |
Upgrades, extra luggage. |
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Flights (FTMBA & WMBA only) |
Economy class tickets with PDF receipt capped at £400. Deadline = 25 June 2025. |
Premium, Business, First class cabins; upgrades; extra luggage; change fees. |
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Cultural Acitivities |
Usually 50% subsidy |
Usually 50% of the cost, paid through IBConnect |
1.
The form is found in the "Documents" section with your bank details and signature at the bottom. Keep in XLS format so we can authorise.
Note there is a different form for US bank account holders.
3.
Use the expenses SURVEY to upload your documents. If you have any queries, contact IB Global team.
2.
Provide a PDF of your flight ticket as a receipt (do not forward the email).
4.
Expenses can take between 30-40 days to process!
You may wish to group together your expense requests.
It is your responsibility to obtain your own Visa. Please take note of the following advice to guide you on the process
Schengen tourist visa.
Can be a lengthy process, please aim to source visa appointments as soon as possible.
Hotel confirmation is required for the first country of entry (Finland in our case). If you secure an appointment before our visa letters are ready, please secure a hotel confirmation independently on booking.com to be cancelled after visa is obtained.
