Visa Information
Visa Quick Links
APS Meetings - Getting Visas
Retaining Your Passport
Improvements in Visa Processing
APS Signs Statement Calling for Improved Visa Processing for Scientists
Visa Waiver Countries
Citizens of Visa Waiver Countries must receive approval through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) before departing for the U.S.
Learn About ESTA
Visiting the United States
The APS visa website serves as a resource for APS members, international visitors, and U.S. meeting organizers on issues related to U.S. visas.
International Visitors
Learn how to apply for a U.S. visa, estimate wait times for visa processing, and report prolonged visa delays.
Attending APS Meetings
Information is for non-U.S. citizens/residents traveling to the U.S. for attendance at APS Meetings.
Visa Information for Meeting Attendees
APS Meeting visa information
Request a Letter of Invitation
Invitation Letter Request form for the March and April Meetings and some unit meetings.
Traveling Outside the U.S.
U.S. citizens and non-citizens traveling to meetings outside the United States must plan ahead to ensure they may enter their destination country.
Organizing International Meetings in the U.S.
Meeting Organizers
Find out how to register certain international meetings with the U.S. Department of State. Ensure that your international attendees obtain visas in time for your meeting.
Resources
Historic Support
Discover what APS and the scientific community have done to influence U.S. visa policy and promote the free circulation of scientists.
