Travel Visas

All individuals who require a visa to attend Facility Fusion, please apply soon!

U.S. regulations require security checks for most visitor visas, resulting in a process that may take three months or more.

Citizens of certain countries must have an invitation in hand before they can obtain a passport from their government and apply for a U.S. entry visa.

Some consulates may have backlogs in scheduling visa interviews. Applicants should first contact the consulate to determine how long the wait is for an interview.

Letter of Invitation

All international attendees requiring a letter of invitation may email a request to Member Services at ifma@ifma.org. Please allow two to three business days to be issued the letter of invitation.

Requests should include:

• Name of the individual requesting the letter
• Country or location of the visa interview
• Name and date of the event for which the visa is requested

A letter of invitation is issued solely for the purpose of assisting participants with visa applications. Such a letter does not imply any financial obligation on the part of IFMA. All expenses incurred in relation to the meeting are the sole responsibility of the attendee(s). The letter is a standard form and can not be modified or adjusted.

Please note that we cannot guarantee that you will receive a visa. The decision to grant visas is at the sole discretion of the Embassy or Consulate offices. IFMA will not be able to contact or intervene with Embassy or Consulate offices on your behalf. IFMA cannot contact the Embassy or Consulate on your behalf to secure a visa appointment. IFMA cannot change the decision of the Embassy or Consulate offices should your application be denied."

International Travel

As travel policies vary with each country, international travelers are highly encouraged to research the travel restrictions to your outbound/inbound destinations.

Get important information as you consider traveling across the United States to different cities, states and national parks.