Participants should be aware that citizens of many countries require a visa to enter the United States. Participants are responsible for arranging their own visas and this should be done well ahead of time. At many US embassies and consulates there can be considerable delays in the visa application process. Participants should apply at their closest U.S. consulate or embassy.

We will provide letters of invitation along with the acceptance letter. Please contact ismil@umn.edu if you have questions.

The United States does have a visa waiver programme for citizens of a limited number of countries. A list of these countries plus the conditions required can be found at the following US Department of State webpage.