Attendee Information
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Travel Visa Information
About the Convention Center
Hynes Convention Center The John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center is a state-of-the-art facility located in the heart of Boston just minutes away from dozens of the city’s most popular hotels, restaurants and attractions. Photo courtesy of Massachusetts Convention Center Authority Suggested AttireWhile at SIOP’s 42nd Annual Congress, we encourage you to dress comfortably. We want to support an informal environment in which your attention is centered on your education. Please keep in mind, Boston can be chilly in the fall! Visit http://boston.com/weather/ for the local weather forecast. Currency Exchange RatesPlease visit www.xe.com/ucc for up-to-date currency exchange rates. |
Important Notice: All the VWP travelers to the United States must complete an application form via the Internet before starting their travel to the U.S.
The U.S. has a Visa Waiver Program (VWP) which allows eligible citizens of 35 countries to enter the United States for tourism or business for a period of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. All Visa Waiver Program travelers must present a passport to travel without a visa to enter the U.S.
The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is a fully automated, electronic system for screening passengers before they begin travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. ESTA applications are mandatory and may be submitted any time prior to travel to the United States. VWP travelers are encouraged to apply for authorization as soon as they begin to plan their trip.
All VWP travelers, regardless of age or type of passport used, must present a machine-readable passport. In addition, depending on when VWP travelers’ passports were issued, other passport requirements apply:
- Machine-readable passports issued or renewed/extended on or after 10/26/06 – requires integrated chip with information from the data page.
- Machine-readable passports issued or renewed/extended between 10/26/05 and 10/25/06 – requires digital photograph printed on the data page or integrated chip with information from the data page.
- Machine-readable passports issued or renewed/extended before 10/26/05 – no further requirements.
For additional U.S. visa information, we suggest that you visit the below listed websites. You should be aware that specific information on U.S. travel requirements is available directly from the U.S. embassy or consul in your country of residence and passport issue, or by visiting the country’s specific website.
Individuals requiring an official letter of invitation in order to obtain a visa and authorization to attend the World Congress may request one when registering.
NOTE: Advance travel planning and early visa application are important, since visa applications are subject to a greater degree of scrutiny than in the past. As you plan for your trip to the United States, we encourage you to allow enough time to process your visa before your trip. See the “Visa Wait Times for Interview Appointment” information.
Sedan Service (Airport Transfers and Boston Area)
For your transportation needs, the Best of Boston/BostonCoach provides the most professional, service-oriented staff and cleanest equipment available. Our drivers and escorts are professionals in their field and are service oriented toward you and your guests to make your transfer a pleasant experience.
For more information or to inquire about airport or around town transportation rates, please contact:
Melanie Carlson
Sales Manager
Best of Boston
Direct: 617-563-3902
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