Visa Information
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Getting your travel documents well in advance of your travel dates is important. If you require a visa, the application process could be lengthy. In some countries, it can take many months. We strongly suggest you begin as soon as possible.
Cancellation Policy
If you register before May 20, 2010, and do not receive a visa, your registration will be refunded minus a US$100 processing fee. If you register after May 20, 2010, do not receive a visa and cancel by June 11, 2010, your registration will be refunded minus a US$200 processing fee. If you register after May 20, 2010, do not receive a visa and cancel after June 11, 2010, no refund will be provided.
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Who Requires a Visa
Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States.
Applying for a Visa
Applicants for visitor visas should generally apply at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate with jurisdiction over their place of permanent residence. Although visa applicants may apply at any U.S. consular office abroad, it may be more difficult to qualify for the visa outside the country of permanent residence. Visa applications are now subject to a greater degree of review than in the past so it is important to apply for your visa well in advance of your travel departure date.
As part of the visa application process, an interview at the embassy consular section is required for visa applicants ages 14 - 79, with few exceptions. Persons age 13 and younger and age 80 and older generally do not require an interview unless requested by the embassy or consulate. Making your appointment for an interview is the first step in the visa application process. The waiting time for an interview appointment for applicants can vary, so early visa application is strongly encouraged.
Learn how to schedule an appointment for an interview, pay the application processing fee, review embassy specific instructions and much more by visiting the Embassy or Consulate Web site where you will apply.
Letter of Invitation
The 1 Credit Union Conference is able to provide attendees a letter of invitation for the conference. In order to receive a letter, attendees must be registered for the conference and registration fees must be paid in full. All letters will be e-mailed as a PDF.
To ensure your letter of invitation has accurate information, please download and complete the visa letter request form. The form must be completed in full and returned to Allison McCarty at amccarty@woccu.org or via fax at +1-608-395-2001 in order to receive a letter.
Visa Waiver Program
If you are a citizen of one of the countries listed below, you could be eligible for the Visa Waiver Program.
Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom
Nationals of Visa Waver Program (VWP) countries must meet eligibility requirements to travel without a visa on VWP; therefore, some travelers from VWP countries are not eligible to use the program. VWP travelers are required to have a valid authorization through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to travel, are screened at the port of entry into the United States and are enrolled in the Department of Homeland Securitys US-VISIT program.
To learn more about the Visa Waiver Program, click here.
Residents of Canada, Mexico & Bermuda
As part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), all citizens of Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Carribean require a passport to travel via air to the United States. In some instances, other documentation maybe accepted. Please visit the WHTI Web site to view requirements.
Citizens of Canada and Bermuda typcially do not require a visa to enter the United States. Citizens from Mexico do require a visa or a border crossing card.
For more information on Canada, Mexico & Bermuda, click here.
Traveling with Children
If entering the United States with children under age 18, it is highly important that you ensure you have all the proper documents before leaving home. In many cases, children under age 18 will be required to have a passport to enter the United States. If children are traveling without their parent(s) or legal guardian(s), addtional paperwork, such as a birth certificate copy and/or notarized letter from parent, may be required.
Please contact your local embassy or consulate to get requirements or additional information.
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