World Congress on Ophthalmology & Optometry
Venue – WCOO 2026, Abha
WCOO-2026 takes place in Abha, Saudi Arabia on 13 December 2026. Below: the venue, and how to get the letter of invitation for your visa.
Location
Venue of WCOO 2026
King Fahed road, 06567 Abha, Saudi Arabia
Hotel Details:
Set in Abha, 5.4 km from Al Sa'ada Park, Citadines Abha offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a lift, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests have access to a sauna, hot tub and can also attend fitness classes. The aparthotel provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and bathrobes. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the aparthotel, the units include bed linen and towels. The aparthotel specialises in a buffet and halal breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. For guests with children, Citadines Abha features kids pool, an indoor play area and outdoor play equipment. A car rental service is available at the accommodation. King Khalid University is 10 km from Citadines Abha, while Al Salam Theme Park is 12 km from the property. Abha Airport is 4 km away.
- City
- Abha, Saudi Arabia
- Dates
- Can't travel?
- Present online: see video conferencing and the virtual fees.
Visa
Letter of invitation for WCOO 2026
A letter of invitation is proof that your paper submission and registration have been accepted by the conference committee. It is written in English and may help with your visa application; however, it does not guarantee a visa.
Invitation letters are issued only after your registration and payment are complete, and they are sent by email.
For those who need a visa: the organising committee has no control over the visa application process or the decision of the embassy or consulate, and cannot be responsible for visa issuance. Processing times vary, so start your application as early as you can. If an application is denied, we cannot change the decision or correspond with the embassy on behalf of the applicant.
To request the letter, email us:
- Registration form
- Payment proof
- Passport size photo
- Passport scan copy
Visa information: www.projectvisa.com
Contact
Contact the WCOO 2026 team
Questions about submission, registration, the invitation letter or publication? Send us a message and the conference team will reply by email.
- Email[email protected]
- Conference locationAbha, Saudi Arabia, 13 December 2026