It is an open invitation. Therefore not all nominations may be accepted. Furthermore only nominations submitted by bona fide national associations will be considered.

Full hospitality will be provided from dinner on Wednesday 7th August to breakfast on Sunday 11th August. Each umpire will receive a daily allowance per competition day, according to ITTF regulations.

All invited umpires must organise their own transport to the region as well as travel and medical insurance. Local transport will be provided from and to Suvarnabhumi International Airport (IATA Code: BKK) and the Don Mueang International Airport (IATA Code: DMK). In addition, all invited umpires are responsible for early arrival and late departure.

Should a nominated umpire require a visa, kindly send relevant details when submitting the nomination (full name as in passport, date of birth, place of birth, passport number, expiry date of passport). A letter of invitation will be provided. Please note that all costs associated with the visa application are the responsibility of the applicant and the issuance of a visa is at the sole discretion of the relevant Consulate or Embassy.

Umpires must wear the international umpiring uniforms as described in the Handbook for Match Officials.

The closing date for nominations is Friday 28th June. The list of umpires accepted will be advised on or before Friday 5th July.

For replies and questions, please address:

Maitree Kongruang, Tournament Director
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2019 Para Bangkok Open 2019: Official Letter of Invitation (issued on Monday 6th May)

2019 Para Bangkok Open 2019: Official Nomination Form (closing date is Friday 28th June)