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VISA and Customs
VISA, Passport and Custom Information and Letters of Invitation
IMPORTANT NOTE:
- All international visitors will need to fill out the attached form and Fax to NOAA/GLERL - fax number is on the document. Very important that they fax the form as this is PII.
- Visitors who are citizens of certain countries are required to have an entry visa in order to visit the United States (U.S.). The list is available at: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/general/visa-wizard.html
- Participants who require a U.S. visa are encouraged to start the application process EARLY. Processing time varies by country and embassy or consulate. Some visas have a processing time of 1-2 months.
For more information, please check with your travel professional, or visit http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en.html. U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Cultural Affairs
Letters of Invitation
If you require a Letter of Invitation from the conference organizers, please include the following in an EMAIL REQUEST to: rickcole@rdsea.com with a copy to dpeters@whoi.edu
- Full name, as shown on your passport - Indicate FAMILY NAME in ALL CAPS
- Institution or Company
- Complete mailing address, including COUNTRY
- Email address
- Phone/Fax
- Travel dates to/from YOUR COUNTRY
- Title of your abstract or presentation, if applicable
IMPORTANT: If you do NOT receive an email confirmation within 24 hours, FAX a copy of your email message to +1-508-457 2194.
Requests for Letters of Invitation are verified against your Buoy Workshop 2018 registration or submitted and approved Abstract of the planned Presentation at the Workshop. We will send you an electronic (PDF) copy of the Letter of Invitation via email, usually within 2-3 days.
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