International Travel

Visa Waiver Program

The Visa Waiver Program allows citizens from 35 countries to come to the United States without a visa if they meet certain requirements. All other foreign citizens will need a nonimmigrant visitor visa.

Requirements

All Visa Waiver Program travelers must present a machine-readable passport at the U.S. port of entry to enter the U.S. without a visa. Otherwise, a U.S. visa is required.

In addition, effective Jan. 20, 2010, the Department of Homeland Security is transitioning to enforced compliance of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) requirement for Visa Waiver Program travelers. Therefore, Visa Waiver Program travelers who have not obtained approval through ESTA should expect to be denied boarding on any air carrier bound for the United States.

The Department of Homeland Security, Electronic System for Travel Authorization is a free, automated system used to determine the eligibility of visitors to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. It collects the same information as the paper I-94W form that travelers fill out en route to the United States. Applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel. An ESTA authorization generally will be valid for up to two years, and authorizations will be valid for multiple entries into the United States.

If you're planning on attending the conference and show, it's recommended that you submit an ESTA application as soon as you begin making your travel plans.

For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of State website.

Currency Exchange

The Universal Currency Converter allows you to perform foreign exchange rate calculations. Currency in Orlando can be exchanged at these locations:

• Orlando International Airport, B side, gates 60-99
• Money Exchange Bureau, 7670 International Drive (closest location to the convention center)

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