Most international visitors need either a short-stay authorisation or a business visa to attend AJS Spring. Travellers from Visa Waiver Program countries — the UK, Ireland, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Japan, South Korea, Australia and 40+ others — apply online for ESTA at USD 21, valid for two years, and should file at least 72 hours before departure. Everyone else applies for a B-1 business visitor visa at USD 185, with interview scheduling that can take months, so start the process 4–6 months before April 2027. Canadian citizens are visa-exempt and need only a valid passport plus an eTA for air travel. Carry printed show registration, hotel confirmation and a return ticket for US Customs at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
The non-refundable MRV fee is paid before the interview. Bring your AJS buyer registration confirmation, an organiser or supplier invitation letter, hotel booking and proof of funds. Valid for two years or until passport expiry. Travel must be for business meetings, trade shows or tourism — employment in the US is not permitted.
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