Logistics and Accomodations

Visas
If you are traveling to Boston from outside the U.S., you are solely responsible for obtaining your own visa to enter the U.S. Of course, travelers from areas such as the E.U. and other similarly situated areas have few requirements. When a formal visa is necessary, based on changes to immigration laws, the U.S. State Department advises anyone applying for a temporary visa to enter the U.S. should plan on the process to take significantly longer than it has in the past. The visa application form in now available here: http://evisaforms.state.gov/

Apply early for your visa, as there is typically an interview required before issuance, and the wait time to schedule these interviews may be long. For additional information on the wait time to obtain an interview, contact the Consular Section of your http://usembassy.state.gov/

Be prepared to show proof that you have strong ties to your home country, and if possible, have proof that you have traveled internationally and have returned within the time restrictions of your visa. For more information, visit the Visa Section of http://travel.state.gov, an official source of information about United States visa policy and procedures.

NOTE, however, that the Drupal Association is not a U.S. entity, and thus is not able to provide a Letter of Invitation, which may be required (and the lack of which may prevent you from attending this Drupalcon.)