Entering the United States of America
Visa Requirements
Individuals travel from all over the world to attend the annual conference of the Society for Animation Studies. Generally, international travelers need a visa to enter the United States. For additional information on obtaining a U.S. visa, applying to the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), and more, please explore the following U.S. visa resources.
- U.S. Visas
- U.S. Visa Waiver Program
- U.S. Consulate Interview
- U.S. Visa Process
- U.S. State Department
- U.S. Visa FAQ
- Additional resources
- Letter of invitation
- When applying for a visa, you will need to provide an official letter of invitation. Your U.S. Embassy or Consulate will use this letter as one piece of information to determine your eligibility for a visa.
- During online registration for the Animate Experience, you will be asked if you need a letter of invitation or visa letter. Simply add a comment at checkout, you will be emailed requesting your name as it appears on your passport, passport number and birthdate. Once you have completed the registration process, a copy of the letter—saved in a protected PDF—will be sent via email to the address you provided during registration.
- Please print this letter and attach a copy of both your Animate Experience proposal acceptance and registration confirmation to use as supporting documentation in your visa interview. Because the timeframes for visa processing are difficult to predict, plan to apply for your visa at least two months before your scheduled trip to avoid any unexpected processing delays. Your U.S. Embassy or Consulate can answer questions about specific visa requirements and wait times.
- The Conference committee has no influence over the issue of a visa. We are not able to contact U.S. Embassies or Consulates in support or on behalf of individuals attempting to gain entry into the U.S. to attend the Animate Experience. Please direct specific questions to your embassy.
- U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CPB) Guidance:
“Border Search of Electronic Devices at Ports of Entry.”