Travel to the USA

International Travel

ACS has members worldwide, many of whom travel to the United States for work, collaboration, or meetings. Find information on obtaining a U.S. visa, the visa waiver program for travelers from selected countries, and more.


Visa Resources

Preparing to Attend ACS Fall 2025

  1. Register for ACS Fall 2025.
  2. After you register, complete the visa application process.听Presenters can download a personalized visa letter in听听after abstract acceptance. If you are听not听a presenter, ACS will not be able to provide a personalized letter鈥攑lease contact听service@acs.org听if you have questions.
  3. Plan your travel听to Washington, DC.
  4. Book your hotel accomodations.
  5. Prepare for ACS Fall 2025 with our听Attendee Resources.

Registration Tips

  • To save money and assure you receive proper accommodations, we strongly recommend completing your hotel reservations and registering for the meeting through ACS before the听registration deadlines.
  • All attendees, including speakers and poster presenters, must register for the meeting in order to participate in the technical sessions or the Expo.
  • Attendees must display their badge at all times to be admitted to all official ACS sessions and events.

ACS remains committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming atmosphere for international visitors.听

If your travel plans change or you are unable to the ACS Fall 2025 Meeting in person, you may choose to attend the ACS Fall 2025 Digital Meeting as it will allow you to join selected programming and interact with participants online.

Questions?

Please email听service@acs.org

Travel Precautions

  • Check Travel Bans:听Before making travel arrangements, verify if there are any travel bans or restrictions that may impact your entry into the United States
  • Health and Safety Measures:听Please stay informed about any health and safety protocols that may be in place at ACS venues. These measures are designed to protect all participants and ensure a safe and successful event.
  • Visa and Documentation:听Ensure that your travel documents, including your visa, are in order well in advance of your departure. The US Department of State provides comprehensive information on visa requirements and application processes
  • It is advisable to keep copies听of important documents and have them readily accessible during your travel.

Alternative Method of Participation

If your travel plans change or you are unable to the ACS Fall 2025 Meeting in person, you may choose to attend the ACS Fall 2025 Digital Meeting as it will allow you to join selected programming and interact with participants online.听

Obtaining a Visa Letter

Meeting Presenters


Personalized visa letters are available for download once your abstract is accepted.

To download a personalized visa letter, log into听听using your ACS ID.

Meeting Attendees Who Are Not Presenters


Please note that ACS will not be able to call or generate personalized letters to the embassy or consulate on your behalf.听

If you have questions about travel to the USA, please contact:

ACS Member & Subscriber Services
Phone -听U.S. & Canada: 1-800-333-9511
Phone - International: 1-614-447-3776
Email:听service@acs.org

Convention Data Services
Phone: 1-508-743-0192
Email:听acs@xpressreg.net

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