VISA REQUEST ASSISTANCE

It is important to receive your ESTA or Visa as appropriate as soon as possible. Delegations are encouraged to make this their highest priority.

The ESTA or VWP may be used by the following nations except where an individual has visited the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea, DPRK), Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria or Yemen. You may also not use the VWP if you are also a dual national of PRK, IRI, Iraq, Sudan or Syria. You may also not use the VWP if you have a criminal record.

Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lichenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Republic of Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Chinese Taipei and the United Kingdom.

If you do need a visa, please urgently apply.

  • It can take several weeks to or more to obtain a visa if you are traveling from non-VWP countries.

Further information: Visa Waiver Program (state.gov)

To apply you need to fill out the DS-160 form, here: Nonimmigrant Visa - Instructions Page (state.gov) which provides guidance here: DS-160: Frequently Asked Questions (state.gov)

Once you have applied please note your DS-160 number, you will then need to pay the visa fee to the US Government, following the instructions.

After applying, you should select the earliest available appointment date (even if beyond the date of travel), then if needed can re-enter the scheduling system and select the "Request Expedite" option.  If this still does not result in a satisfactory appointment date, please reach out to us at the contact details below.

Though it is not required to have a visa invitation letter for the interview process, we are happy to provide one, in order to provide this or any other assistance, we need you to fill out the form available here: 2023 FIE Veteran World Championship Visa Invitation Letter. Please send your form to: visas@daytonabeach2023.com.

HEALTH ADVISORIES

The 2023 Veteran World Championships will be held in accordance with the latest public health and safety regulations for the United States. The tournament will also adhere to the current standards communicated by the FIE for COVID risk mitigation. Please see below for links to the appropriate documentation and pay special attention to the entry requirements for the U.S. for international travelers: