In light of an evolving legal environment and increased vetting of some visa applicants, all non-US citizens traveling to the annual should inquire as early as possible about visa requirements for travelers from their country. Information on visa applications can be found at the US Department of State website. Travel policies continue to change regularly, so travelers should check with the embassy or consulate in their country for the most up-to-date information.
Participants should apply for a visa appointment as soon as possible. It is not necessary to wait for registration and housing to open or for the session schedule to be finalized before scheduling an appointment.
Those who normally travel on the visa waiver program should be aware that restrictions announced in January 2016 require certain travelers from visa waiver program countries to obtain a visa before traveling to the United States.
Participants who require a formal letter of invitation from the AHA (to attend the AHA annual meeting) to support their visa application should fill out the visa letter request form. Be sure to list your name as it appears on your passport. See below for important links on visa processes.