Logistic Arrangements

A reception desk will be opened as from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Day 1 (3 February 2025), and from 8:45 AM to 2:00 PM on Day 2 (4 February 2025) for registered participants. Please schedule your arrival on time to allow for security check and to pick up your badge.

The WCO headquarters is conveniently located in the business district just around the corner from the prestigious Place Rogier in the heart of Brussels:

• Only 10 minutes away from the world renown Grand Place, the soul of the old city
• Only 5 minutes away from the Gare du Nord (North Station)
• Only 15 minutes away from the Gare du Midi (South Station)
• Only 20 minutes away from Brussels International Airport at Zaventem

In terms of public transportation, the WCO is within easy and quick walking distance of the Rogier Metro Station, and numerous taxi stands. Public parking garages situated nearby add to this convenience.

Located in the heart of the Brussels’ central business district and within easy strolling distance of the Botanique or original botanical gardens, major shopping malls, and restaurants, the WCO conference centre is certainly well placed.

For further details on Access & Transport please click here.

The WCO headquarters is surrounded by first class hotels within short walking distance catering for all price ranges. Please find the list here. 

The conference will be delivered with simultaneous translation (English, French, Spanish and Portuguese) with live presentation.

The agenda and all the necessary information like Registration, Useful information, you may find on the Conference Website.

Dear Delegate, 

You have requested assistance for your visa. 

In order to issue a Visa support document (Note Verbale), please forward asap: 

• Scanned color copy of your passport (valid for a minimum of 6 months after dates of travel)  
• Details of the Embassy where your visa request will be submitted (e-mail address is mandatory) 
• E-mail confirming personal registration to the WCO meeting/workshop or mission and/or WCO official personal invitation letter. 
• Forward your VISA requests to: Origin2025.event@wcoomd.org  

Please do not forget to ensure that visa application requests are made at least five working days in advance of the date of your appointment with the Embassy.  

Please note that your request for a visa support letter may not be processed if the information listed above is not fully provided. 

The visa support letter will be sent to you within a reasonable delay depending on the workload of the service at the moment of the request. 

WCO Visa support service.