International Travel
Borders and Customs
All visitors entering the United States must clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection upon entry. Visitors to the United States can visit www.customs.gov - for more information.Passport Requirements
For more information and updates on U.S. travel security, border procedures and air, land or sea ports of entry requirements, please visit the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Web site at www.dhs.gov.Travel Visa Information
If you are traveling to Naples, Florida, from outside the United States to attend the 2010 Top of the Table Annual Meeting, we recommend that you first determine whether you will need a visa to enter the United States. Visit the following Web site to find the most current information about U.S. visa policies and procedures: www.unitedstatesvisas.gov.We strongly encourage you to apply for your visa early. Processing times vary, depending on the visa office. If an interview is required, you will be notified of the time and place. Although there is no guaranteed method, members who provide complete, well-prepared information at the initial phase of the visa application process are more likely to receive a visa. Once a request for a visa is denied, it is very difficult to reverse that decision.
If a member who is registered for the Top of the Table Annual Meeting is unable to obtain a visa, the cancellations fee schedule will apply.
MDRT has no influence on a member’s visa application for travel to the United States and is not responsible for the outcome of a member’s visa status. All decisions regarding visa applications are made by the local U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulate officials.