{"id":1048,"date":"2026-02-11T22:58:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T22:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connect.apsanet.org\/apsa2026\/?page_id=1048"},"modified":"2026-03-13T20:08:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T20:08:41","slug":"international-attendees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/connect.apsanet.org\/apsa2026\/international-attendees\/","title":{"rendered":"International Attendees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>We strongly recommend international attendees begin the visa application process <u>as early as possible<\/u> if required for your travel. Visa appointment wait times are currently extended, and processing timelines can vary significantly by location.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Please review the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/visa-information-resources\/global-visa-wait-times.html\"><strong>current global visa wait times here<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><strong>before starting the visa application process.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Applying for a Visa<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/tourism-visit\/visitor.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Business (B-1) visas<\/a>&nbsp;are typically used for attending educational or professional conferences. However, visa requirements can vary, so we recommend confirming the appropriate visa type with your local U.S. embassy or consulate before starting your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because visa processing timelines vary by location and demand, we strongly encourage applicants to begin the process <strong>as early as possible<\/strong> to avoid delays. Additional tools and resources related to visa applications are available below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/visa-information-resources\/wizard.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visa Wizard<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas.html\">U.S. Visa Overview<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/business.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Business Visa Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/visa-information-resources\/wait-times.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Visa Wait Times<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usembassy.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Locate Your U.S. Embassy or Consulate<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/visa-information-resources\/frequently-asked-questions\/about-basics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visa FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Apply<br><\/strong>Applying for a U.S. visa involves several steps, which may vary depending on your local U.S. embassy or consulate. Please consult the instructions provided on your&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.usembassy.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. embassy or consulate&#8217;s website<\/a>&nbsp;to ensure that all required steps are completed in the correct order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions related to visas or the application process, you may contact the U.S. Department of State at <a href=\"mailto:businessvisa@state.gov\">businessvisa@state.gov<\/a> or by phone at +1 (202) 485-7675, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Visa Waiver Programs<br><\/strong>Annual Meeting attendees traveling from a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/tourism-visit\/visa-waiver-program.html\">Visa Waiver Country<\/a> must meet all eligibility requirements outlined by the U.S. Department of State, ensure that their&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/travel\/international-visitors\/esta\">Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)<\/a>&nbsp;is approved and up to date, and travel with a valid e-passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional Visa Waiver Program resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/travel\/international-visitors\/electronic-visa-update-system-evus\/frequently-asked-questions\">Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/tourism-visit\/visa-waiver-program.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visa Waiver Program Information<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/esta.cbp.dhs.gov\/esta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.gov\/e-passports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Information on e-Passports<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/travel\/international-visitors\/frequently-asked-questions-about-visa-waiver-program-vwp-and-electronic-system-travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FAQs on the Visa Waiver Program and ESTA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>COVID-19<br><\/strong>For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 and international travel, please visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/covid\/\">CDC website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Annual Meeting Invitation Letters<\/strong><br>Official invitation letters may be requested by all participants accepted to the Annual Meeting program, including both APSA members and non-members. If you are not on the program as a presenter, author, or other participant, please instead use your meeting registration receipt (once available) as supporting documentation for your visa application, where applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please note that APSA provides official invitation letters for visa application purposes\u00a0<strong><u>only<\/u><\/strong>. If you require a letter for another purpose<\/em>, <em>see the justification letter information below.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apsa.wufoo.com\/forms\/2026-apsa-invitation-request-form\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:33px;border-top-right-radius:33px;border-bottom-left-radius:33px;border-bottom-right-radius:33px;background-color:#31319f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Request an Invitation Letter Here \u00bb<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Annual Meeting Justification Letters \u2013 <\/strong><em>coming soon!<\/em><strong><br><\/strong>APSA recognizes that obtaining travel approval or funding from your university or organization can be challenging, particularly given limited travel budgets. To help support your request, APSA provides customizable justification letter templates for members, non-members, and community college faculty that highlight the professional value and benefits of attending the APSA Annual Meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Access Your Registration Receipt<\/strong><br>Once registration opens, APSA sends receipts to the email address associated with your account at time of purchase. Receipts can also be accessed through your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apsanet.org\/User-Home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MyAPSA account<\/a> by logging in, navigating to your profile, locating the relevant transaction under \u201c<strong>Recent Orders,<\/strong>\u201d and selecting the \u201c<strong>View<\/strong>\u201d icon for that receipt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclu.org\/news\/privacy-technology\/can-border-agents-search-your-electronic\">ACLU | Can Border Agents Search Your Electronic Devices?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclu.org\/know-your-rights\/what-do-when-encountering-law-enforcement-airports-and-other-ports-entry-us\">ACLU | Know Your Rights: Enforcement at the Airport<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eff.org\/document\/digital-privacy-us-border\">Electronic Frontier Foundation | Digital Privacy at the U.S. Border<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eff.org\/files\/2018\/01\/11\/digital-privacy-border-12-2017.pdf\">Electronic Frontier Foundation | Digital Privacy at the U.S. Border (Extended Guide)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eff.org\/document\/eff-border-search-pocket-guide\">Electronic Frontier Foundation | EFF Border Search Printable Pocket Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/freedom.press\/digisec\/blog\/border-security\/#your-border-digital-security-checklist\">Freedom of the Press Foundation | Your Border Digital Security Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/travel\/us-citizens\/know-before-you-go\/us-travelers-top-ten-travel-tips\">U.S. Customs and Border Protection | U.S. Travelers&#8217; Top Ten Travel Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We strongly recommend international attendees begin the visa application process as early as possible if required for your travel. Visa appointment wait times are currently extended, and processing timelines can vary significantly by location. Please review the current global visa wait times here before starting the visa application process. Applying for a VisaBusiness (B-1) visas&nbsp;are &#8230; <a title=\"International Attendees\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/connect.apsanet.org\/apsa2026\/international-attendees\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about International Attendees\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":54651,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1048","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/connect.apsanet.org\/apsa2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1048","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/connect.apsanet.org\/apsa2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/connect.apsanet.org\/apsa2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/connect.apsanet.org\/apsa2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/54651"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/connect.apsanet.org\/apsa2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1048"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/connect.apsanet.org\/apsa2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1048\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/connect.apsanet.org\/apsa2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1048"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}