Getting Your Visa

Apply for your visa early

Applying for a visa can be a lengthy process. We recommend that you start early. Begin the application process three to four months prior to NRA Show® 2009.

Obtain a "Letter of Invitation"

The “Letter of Invitation” from the National Restaurant Association will be available soon.

Other helpful information on travel to the U.S.

The US-VISIT program currently applies to all visitors (with limited exemptions) entering the United States. This includes visitors traveling under the Visa Waiver Program (effective September 30, 2004). US-VISIT does not apply to U.S. citizens.

Foreign visitors traveling to the United States have their two index fingers scanned and a digital photograph taken to match and authenticate their travel documents at the port of entry. The US-VISIT requirements do not replace visa requirements for entering the United States. For more information on visas, please visit the U.S. Department of State's Visa Information pages.