Visa Information

*** IMPORTANT:

Obtaining a visa to the United States may take longer than usual. If you need a visa to enter the United States, please register for the ISCT 2025 Annual Meeting early so you can apply for your visa as soon as possible.

The ISCT Head Office cannot provide individual visa information. Please direct any questions to your local US Consular office.

DOES ISCT PROVIDE VISA SUPPORT LETTER?

A fillable letter of invitation to attend the ISCT 2025 Scientific Annual meeting can be found here to support your visa application process.

TRAVELLING TO THE US (NON-US CITIZENS)

ISCT 2025 Annual Meeting will be held in New Orleans, USA. The United States Government requires residents of some countries to obtain a visa before entering the U.S.  The information below provides details for prospective international attendees traveling to the United States.

Depending on your nationality and the duration of your stay in the United States, it may be necessary for you to obtain a specific type of visa:

The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables most citizens or nationals of certain countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days. Inbound travelers who are traveling from Visa Waiver Program countries are required to register online via the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) website, click here for more information.

Inbound travelers who are travelling from countries that are not part of the Visa Waiver Program will need to obtain a visa at the American Embassy, Consulate, or other visa-issuing offices in their country of origin.

The following items are needed for your visa application:

  1. A valid passport (valid for at least six months beyond your stay in the United States)
  2. A Visa Application Support Letter (see below on how to obtain this letter from ISCT)
  3. A completed Form DS-160 and other necessary documents

VISA RESOURCES

I registered for the meeting but now I’m unable to obtain a visa, can I receive a refund?

Refunds for registration due to visa rejections are handled on a case-by-case basis. In such situations, we kindly ask for proof of your visa application and subsequent rejection, which will enable us to process a refund for your registration. 

 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

For more information about Visa Applications, visit our Frequently Asked Questions webpage.