Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When will the IYF 2008 take place?
The Forum will be take place on June 23rd to 30th 2008

Where will the IYF 2008 be held?
IYF 2008 will be held at Bandung City in West Java, Indonesia. Bandung is well known as Paris van Java, because it's beautiful landscape and scenery, also known by the city of creative youth, has a great history and where Asia - Africa nations first held their first conference on 1955. You will enjoy the romantic green atmosphere of the city.


Who can participate to International Youth Forum 2008?
Every student, young people or NGO member can participate to IYF2008, with the condition of having age between 18 - 30 years old.

How do I register?
Visit our IYF 2008's blog at: www.iyf2008.blogspot.com, download the application click here then send it back through email to bandungforum@gmail.com, or fax at (62-21) 8294734.

How much is the participant fee?
The Participant fee is USD$350 per person (excluding money transfer fee).

How can I pay the fee?
All payment should be made by bank transfer.The Forum organizer will issue you an official invitation letter and invoice once we already received and reviewed upon we received your application form

How to apply for Indonesian Visa?

Check out to the nearest Indonesian Embassy at your country or their website, you can check by click here and for more detail visa information you can read at the Indonesia Visa information section on this website.

Do you provide scholarship?

We do not have available funding to provide participants with full scholarships. The available funding to provide a limited scholarship in reducing your forum fee. Therefore we encourage you to seek funding from outside sources both in your local and international communities. Please keep updated with this blog.

What does the participation fee includes?
The one-time participant fee covers administration, workshop kit, 8 nights accommodation, meals, local transportation, field trips, organized activities, a friendly airport greeting, an International Youth Forum 2008 diploma and opening & closing ceremonies gala evening.

Does the fee include insurance?
No it does not. We recommend you buying insurance at your countries.

How I will be accommodated?
You'll be accommodated randomly; we're trying to mix the nationalities. However, of course we are open for your suggestions, in case you'd like to be with somebody specific in the room. Either way, once you're accommodated it is possible to change the room, just notify us about it.

Is it necessary to participate in all events during IYF2008?
Yes, it is!

Do I receive an evidence of my participation to IYF2008?
Every participant is going to receive a participation diploma.

Where can I find more information about Indonesia and Bandung City?
There are lots of places and websites where you can find useful information about Indonesia and Bandung, for example you can find: here, here and here.