FAQs

Schools may bring a maximum of 20 delegates in total. We simulate four forums: General Assembly (GA), Environment Commission (ENV), Human Rights Commission (HRC), Security Council (SC), and Historical Security Council (HSC). Delegations (Member States or NGOs) may not have more than one delegate per forum. Every Security Council country must be represented in GA, ENV, and HRC.

Form I is due April 1. A non-refundable registration fee of 300 euros is due at this time as well.

Form II (an online form) is due October 2 along with the balance payment (be sure to subtract your previously made 300 euro pre-registration fee).

Agenda Issues will be posted on our site in May/early June. Security Council Agenda Issues will be posted in September in an effort to assure that we address the most relevant issues at the time of the conference.

School delegation assignments (countries and NGOs) will be made available in May/early June.

Delegates may use technology at any time during the conference as long as it exclusively IMUN debate focused.

IMUN provides lunch (11h45 - 12h45) on Thursday at CAISL (Schools must confirm their presence for lunch on the October 2nd due form II). On Friday morning IMUN provides a coffee break. Late afternoon Friday, a reception will be held at the landmark historic Pastéis de Belém for all delegates and teachers. A "morning coffee" will be provided for MUN Directors Saturday at CCB.

IMUN does not provide any stationary. We require all delegations to bring in their own stationary, which must be official in appearance. Blank paper shall not be allowed. Please make sure you print enough copies beforehand that will last all throughout the conference. Admin Staff will only pass notes on professional delegation stationary.

NOTE: PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO FINALIZE YOUR DELEGATE LIST BY OCTOBER 2. THE FOLLOWING IMUN POLICY IS IN EFFECT:

After October 2, substitutions for students unable to attend will only be permitted on payment of a 25€ administrative charge. Any additional delegates must pay this fee as well. No refunds are provided for drop-outs after this date as well.

Schools are responsible for the payment of all bank charges relating to the processing of fees. To avoid or minimize such charges, schools should instruct their bank to transfer the money, net of bank charges, directly to the IMUN account.

IMUN charges 125 euros per participant including directors.  There is no delegation fee.  A 300 euro non-refundable registration fee is due April 1 (along with FORM I).  This 300 euro fee is to be deducted from the balance payment which is due October 2 (along with FORM II).

Years ago IMUN made the decision to utilize Portugal’s most prestigious, state of the art conference center.  Centro Cultural de Belém was built in 1992 to accommodate Portugal’s first presidency of the Council of the European Union.  The majority of IMUN fees go toward renting this outstanding facility.  The remainder is designated toward ground bus transport between CAISL, hotels and CCB, Thursday’s lunch, Friday's reception, and other materials.

IMUN has adopted technology largely eliminating paper resolutions and is working towards being 100% paperless. IMUN is diverting resulting cost savings to reduce its carbon footprint by sponsoring reforestation of areas in Portugal.

IMUN has made a conscious decision of reducing merchandising, thus reducing waste.

We start on a Thursday at 13:00 at our school, Carlucci American International School of Lisbon, in Linhó, Sintra (approximately 20 minutes outside Lisbon). Friday and Saturday we meet at the state-of-the-art Centro Cultural de Belém, in the heart of Lisbon's historic monument district.

Yes! Sintra, one of Portugal’s most beautiful towns and part of UNESCO’s World Heritage list, is a 10 minute drive from our school. Castles, museums and shops abound. Buses (#1629) and taxis are available between Sintra and Linhó (CAISL).

If possible, yes. All of the local schools will be in formal attire. If you know you will be hiking the Sintra hills or otherwise engaged in active tourism Thursday you may come directly to CAISL in more casual dress but be forewarned that virtually all delegates will be in professional attire. Formal attire must be worn during the rest of the conference.

Formal attire is absolutely required all day Friday and Saturday. No jeans or sneakers are permitted. Male delegates must wear either a blazer, tie, and dress pants or a full suit. Female delegates must dress appropriately and professionally.

Accompanying teachers are expected to model this delegate expectation.

No.  It is imperative that every Security Council member is present and voting for the duration of the entire conference.

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