International Visitors
Below are resources Produce Marketing Association (PMA) has compiled to help make your travel and show experience as convenient and profitable as possible.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the PMA Solution center at +1 (302) 738-7100 or solutionctr@pma.com.
Apply for Your Visa Early
- Advance travel planning and early Visa application are important, since Visa applications are subject to a greater degree of scrutiny than in the past.
- Applying for a visa can be a lengthy process. We recommend that you start early. Begin the application process four to five months before the Foodservice Conference & Expo.
- PMA recommends that you secure your travel visa before registering forthe Foodservice Conference & Exposition./li>
Online Resources: Getting a Visa
- Do You Need a Visa? http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html
- How Do You Apply for a Visa? http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/obtainingvisa/index.html
- For Information on Travel Without a Visa: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/without/without_1261.html
- New Requirements for Travelers Between the United States and other Western Hemisphere Countries http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html
- Visa News http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/visanews/index.html
- For Questions about Visas: http://travel.state.gov/visa/questions/questions_1253.html
- Locate a Consular Office http://usembassy.state.gov/
Interviews
Not all visa applicants must have an interview. For people from some countries, such as Mexico, one must schedule an interview. In addition, some consulates may have backlogs in scheduling visa interviews so applicants should first contact the consulate to find out how long the wait is for an interview. Visa wait times are available at: http://travel.his.com/visa/tempvisitors_wait.php.
PMA LETTER OF INVITATION
Individuals traveling to the United States to attend the Foodservice Conference & Exposition may request a Letter of Invitation. Information and instructions are included in this document.