With approximately 1,000 international attendees at the AABB Annual Meeting, AABB is committed to being a resource of information for our international travelers. Below are a variety of links that will help prospective international attendees traveling to the United States.
Inbound travelers to the United States from Visa Waiver Program countries are required to register online via the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) website. For information, visit the U.S. Visa Waiver Program homepage.
Attendees traveling from countries that are not part of the Visa Waiver Program, you will need to apply for a visa at the American Embassy, Consulate or other visa-issuing office in their country of origin.
To obtain a visa you will need the following:
Obtaining a travel visa to attend a meeting in the United States may take longer than usual so we recommend applying for your visa as soon as possible.
Other helpful information can be found on the following websites:
If you have any specific problems, please contact the Bureau of Counselor Affairs at businessvisa@state.gov.