International Attendees

As an attendee of the 35th Annual Conference on Explosives & Blasting Technique, you should begin the process of applying for a U.S. Visa immediately. It may take four months or longer to obtain a Visa for entry into the United States. The U.S. Department of State has Current Visa Updates available as well as Contact Information and Special Notices for processing Visas.

It is very important to be specific about your business agenda by providing a complete itinerary of meetings and locations while in the United States when applying for a U.S. Visa. For a U.S. Visa Application form (form DS-0156) online, CLICK HERE.

You may wish to include a Letter of Invitation from the International Society of Explosives Engineers, sponsor of the 35th Annual Conference on Explosives & Blasting Technique, as one of the items you enclose with your U.S. Visa application.

You may request an Official Letter of Invitation when you register for the 35th Annual Conference. Please send your request in a separate correspondence and be sure to provide your fax and email information. The Letter of Invitation will be sent to you shortly after your registration is process.

Note: A letter of invitation does not guarantee the issuance of a Visa. The International Society of Explosives Engineers cannot assist with the actual Visa processing, nor can the Society provide any financial support for travel, registration fees, or local expenses.