Visa Information

Over the past couple years the obtaining of a visa has become more complex which requires more attention, energy and time. Additionally, embassies have different requirements. Some may request:

• A letter from ICST verifying intentions of conference participant
• Confirmation that the paper was accepted
• A receipt that conference fees have been paid in full
• Appearance or interview by conference participant

As a result of these requirements by some embassies, ICST encourages attendees to apply no later than 3 (three) months prior the conference. ICST will issue visa letters to:

• Keynote speakers, presenters, panelists
• Any organizing committee member
• People professionally or personally known by a committee member
• Conference participant who has paid their registration fee in full and are not from a country embargoed by the U.S. Treasury Dept Office of Foreign Control (Cuba, Iran, Libya and Sudan)

To request a visa letter please provide the following information:

• Full mail address
• Conference/workshop title, date and location
• The amount of fees paid by the requestor
• Your intention as either a participant, presenter, committee member, speaker, panelist, etc.
• If presenter/speaker/panelist, the paper/talk/panel title
• Additional information can be found on the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs Visa Services Web Site - https://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html

Forward your requests to "laurelt at iastate.edu" and cc to "registration at icst.org" as well.
Letters can also be faxed to +1-515-294-0258.