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Visa
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's US-VISIT program applies to all visitors (with limited exceptions) holding non-immigrant visas, regardless of country of origin. The program now uses inkless digital finger scanners to capture two of the traveler's fingerprints, which only adds a few seconds to the processing time.
The US-VISIT procedures have been expanded to include visitors traveling under the Visa Waiver Program at or departing from airports and seaports. US-VISIT does not apply to U.S. citizens.
Need more information on how to obtain a Visa? Visit the official United States visa information source.
How to Request a Letter of Invitation for International Attendees
Thank you for your interest in International Vision Expo East an international attendee, it may be necessary for you to receive an official invitation to obtain your travel Visa. Please read the following procedures needed in order to expedite your request.
- International Attendees requesting a Letter of Invitation must be registered badge holders with a valid confirmation number prior to requesting an invitation letter.
- Invitation requests must be received no later than 3 weeks prior to the Event's opening.
- International visitors need to fill out and submit the Nonimmigrant Visa Invitation Request Form that can be found here.
Invitation processing takes approximately 5 - 7 business days after you have submitted the form. Please note that Invitations cannot be post mailed. You will receive an original invitation by courier service. If you are unable to submit the online document, please print and fax to 203-840-5304. For additional questions or to check on the status of your invitation please email invitation@reedexpo.com.
Travel Assistance
International travel arrangements can be made smoothly through our online reservation website or through our Travel Desk Worldwide program. Travel Desk Worldwide allows participants around the globe to make reservations locally in their home country or region through a local travel agency via the COMPASS Reservation System®.
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Translation Services
American Language Services is Vision Expo East's Official Translation Services Provider. They provide translation services for over 240 languages. To contact them please use this form.
Important Announcements
American Airlines Customers Traveling to the United States from Europe
Effective immediately, and until further notice, customers traveling on American Airlines from Europe will be limited to *one* carry-on item. The carry-on item must fit in an overhead compartment or under the seat and cannot exceed 45 linear inches (length + width + height). This limit will apply to customers originating on American Airlines and customers originating on other carriers connecting to American Airlines for flights to the US from Europe.
Customers traveling in First Class, Business Class or with PriorityAAccess will be exempt from this restriction as will AAirpass, Aadvantage Executive Platinum. Platinum, or Gold members and oneworld Emerald, Sapphire, or Ruby members. For these customers, the normal carry-on allowance of one bag plus one personal item still applies.
Checked bag charges will not apply for items that customers intended to carry-on and are now restricted and must be checked. For this waiver to apply, the additional item being checked must be within the carry-on bag size limits.
This restriction applies on all American Airlines flights to the United States from Barcelona, Brussels, Dublin, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Paris, Rome, and Zurich.
It is highly recommended that you refer to www.aa.com/travelalerts for up-to-date information about airport security, as well as travel policies related to current weather conditions around the globe. You can also refer to the TSA Web site at www.tsa.gov for more specifics.