The Secretariat will be at the address of the round in question. The Competition Committee may, however, at its discretion award travel bursaries to competitors travelling from outside Europe. Any competitor requiring a visa for entry to Finland is advised to apply for one in good time at a Finnish Consulate or Embassy. All competitors and accompanists will be provided with a participant's identity card entitling them to free entry to all competition events and rehearsal venues . This accommodation is available at the earliest from two days before the beginning of the competition to the day after the Prizewinners' Concert.
Accommodation includes bed and continental breakfast.
Free accommodation in a family is intended only for participating singers. Participants from abroad are requested to let the Secretariat know in advance the means of travel and expected time of arrival in Helsinki. Competitors will be paid a per diem allowance of FIM 100 for those days they are taking part in the competition. This allowance may be collected by the participants in person at the Competition Office after the Preliminary round or Semifinals or on the day after the Finals. The competitors must be present in person at the ballot at 6 pm on 8 August 1999.