Traveling from outside the USA?

Find all the information you'll need to help organize your international travel to Orlando, Florida, including visa information. Access important travel updates and get tips about the local area.

Passports & Visas:

It is a requirement of the United States of America (USA) that in order to enter the country under the visa waiver program, all new passports issued after October 6, 2005 must be machine-readable and contain biometrics. If you have a passport that was issued before October 26, 2005 and it is still valid, you do not need to worry about the visa waiver. For more information on the visa waiver program visit www.travel.state.gov.

If you plan to attend SolidWorks World 2013 and require a visa to visit the USA, please plan on booking your visa appointment at your local US Consulate at least three months prior to SolidWorks World to ensure that you receive an appointment.

Invitation Letter for Visas:

If you need an invitation to SolidWorks World 2013 to obtain a visa, please email customer support at solidworksreg@itn-international.com and include the following information:

First Name
Last Name
Passport Number
Professional Title
Company Name
Embassy Information
If traveling with a guest, provide the guest's name and their relation to you.

Important Travel Information to the United States starting Jan. 12, 2009:

As you make your travel arrangements to attend SolidWorks World, please be advise of new travel policies effective January 12, 2009 for people traveling from the following countries below into the United States. Below are links to learn more about these new polices.

People traveling to the United States from the 34 visa waiver countries listed below will have to go to a website to register before being allowed entry into the United States.

For more information or to register, please visit the following websites:

ESTA Website - Register for travel

ESTA Information Page
ESTA Frequently Asked Questions

Ogletree Deakins - Law firm communication about this travel advisory

Countries affected by this new law:

Andorra
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brunei
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Korea, Republic of
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Monaco
The Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Portugal
San Marino
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom