Travel subsidies for participants of Olympiad and delegates of FIDE Congress 2026
Travel Subsidies – Eligibility FIDE will subsidize travel to Samarkand, Uzbekistan for eligible federations as follows. Olympiad – Main Event Development Levels 3, 4 and 5 federations are eligible for travel subsidies up to the following limits:– for federations in Africa – 1,200 euros per person (14,400 euros for full team*)– for federations in Americas – 1,800 euros per person (21,600 euros for full team*)– for federations in Asia – 700 euros per person (8,400 euros for full team*)– for federations in Europe – 900 euros per person (10,800 euros for full team*)– for federations in Oceania – 1,800 euros per person (21,600 euros for full team*)FIDE Treasurer may at her sole discretion decide to increase the amount of travel subsidy for certain federations taking into account their particular circumstances.* Note: Full teams means 12 persons – Open and Women teams each comprised 5 players and a captain. In exceptional circumstances, Development Level 1 and 2 federations may apply for travel subsidies. Valid reasons for such applications may be remote location (and therefore very expensive tickets), poor economic situation in a country (as evidenced by per capita GDP significantly lower than the world’s average and other relevant economic indicators), etc. FIDE Treasurer will review such applications on a case-by-case basis taking into consideration particular circumstances of the federations in question, and decide on the amount of travel subsidy (if any) at her sole discretion. Olympiad – Competition for Disabled All invited teams are eligible for travel subsidies. Each team comprises up to 8 persons (4 players, 1 reserve player, 1 captain and up to 2 accompanying persons). The limits per person by continents are the same as stipulated in paragraph 1 of the “Olympiad – Main Competition” section. Congress Delegates of FIDE Congress are eligible for travel subsidy on the same principles as described in paragraphs 1 and 2 of the “Olympiad – Main Competition” section. Travel Subsidies – Procedural Issues Expenses covered by travel subsidy: economy class air tickets and other essential expenses related to international travel (visas, etc.). Discretionary expenses (including meals) will not be reimbursed. FIDE may buy tickets for eligible national chess federations in lieu of paying travel subsidy. Prior to making any travel arrangements, national chess federations shall consult with FIDE. If FIDE advises that national chess federations make travel arrangements on their own, requests for the travel subsidy payments together with relevant supporting documents (tickets / receipts / invoices / etc.) shall be sent to FIDE Office no later than 31 October 2026. Applications for travel subsidy received by FIDE Office after 31 October 2026 will not be accepted. Travel subsidy will be paid within 6 weeks after the Olympiad completion taking into account the actual number of persons who attended the Olympiad. Expenses incurred with respect to persons who did not attend the Olympiad will not be reimbursed. For the avoidance of doubt, if actual travel expenses are lower than the limits stated above, only actual expenses will be reimbursed. In exceptional cases, federations may apply to receive travel subsidy prior to the event. FIDE Treasurer will review such applications and decide on the amount of prepayment (if any) on a case-by-case basis. All communications on this matter (applications for travel subsidies, expense reports, etc.) shall be sent to the FIDE Office email.