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TMS 2009: Travel Visa Info 
February 15-19, 2009 • San Francisco, California

Meeting attendees from countries that require a visa to enter the United States are reminded that the process of obtaining a visa may take several months. You are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and begin the application process early.

TRAVEL VISA INFORMATION


Obtaining a Visa for International Travel

The U.S. State Department Web site includes visa information concerning temporary visitors to the U.S. that may be helpful to you.

New for 2009... Please note that the Department of Homeland Security is implementing the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, which is expected to be mandatory for Visa Waiver Program travelers in January 2009. Complete information is available on the Visa Waiver Program page of the U.S. State Department Web site.

Generating an Official Visa Invitation Letter
You may generate an official visa invitation letter (PDF) for the TMS Annual Meeting, which can be customized. To personalize the letter, follow the instructions in the file to type in the date, your name, address and other information in the appropriate places. Then, print the letter.

Please note that this letter does not guarantee that you will be granted a visa. TMS cannot send the letter to an embassy or consulate for you nor can we contact the embassy or consulate on your behalf. It is the sole responsibility of the attendee to obtain the necessary paperwork for entry to the U.S.

 

HOUSING & TRAVEL LINKS

HOUSING & TRAVEL HOME
Make housing reservations and learn more about getting to TMS 2009.

ATTENDEE RESERVATIONS
Make housing reservations here to receive the best rates!

EXHIBITOR RESERVATIONS
Exhibitors recieve discounted housing rates using this link.

HOUSING FORM (PDF)
Download the housing reservations form.

TRAVEL INFORMATION
Details about getting around San Francisco, including local area tours.

HOTEL STREET MAP
View a street map of the immediate area.

INT'L TRAVEL VISA
Learn how to obtain a travel visa if you live outside the U.S.

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