The information below only applies to the following countries: Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, China (Hong Kong), Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Montenegro, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, West Indies, Zambia

Visa rules may have changed since this document was prepared. For the most current visa information, please visit http://travel.state.gov/visa/index.html or contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

UPDATE: The United States is now accepting the APEC Business Travel Card for travelers from the following countries listed above: Chile, China, Hong Kong (China), Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Peru, The Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam. The APEC Business Travel Card allows access to fast-track entry and exit through special APEC lanes at major airports. Cardholders also benefit from an expedited scheduling process for visa interviews at U.S. embassies and Consulates in APEC economies. For more information, please visit www.businessmobility.org.

Will I need a visa to visit the U.S. and attend the American Film Market?

Yes.

What type of visa will I need?

You will most likely need a "visitor" visa. This is a non-immigrant visa for persons who wish to enter the United States temporarily for business or to attend trade events such as The American Film Market.

What documentation is required to obtain a visitors visa?

All visitor visa applicants must have the following:

• Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-156, completed and signed (the form is available online at http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi_forms.html or by visiting the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate)
• Current, valid passport or travel document
• Photograph (2” x 2”, passport type. For more information: http://travel.state.gov/)
• Application fees. All applicants must pay the application fee. Some applicants, according to nationality and type of visa, must also pay an issuance fee
• Evidence of funds to cover expenses in the United States
• Evidence of compelling social and economic ties abroad
• Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-157, for men between 16-45 years of age. Note that a consular officer may ask any applicant to complete this form.

Are There Other Fees or Requirements I Should Know About?

Contact your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for country-specific information on:

• How to pay fees
• How to get an appointment for an interview
• Visa operations at the embassy or consulate
• Information on the status of your visa application

Where can I get more information?

Phone:
Visa Services public information line:	1-202-663-1225 (Washington, D.C.)
Internet:
U.S. Embassies and Consulates:	http://travel.state.gov/visa/questions_embassy.html
Consular Affairs:	http://travel.state.gov
Visa Services - Traveling to U.S.:	http://travel.state.gov/visa/index.html
Visitor Visas for Business and Pleasure:	http://travel.state.gov/visa/tempvisitors_types_visitor2.html
Visa Services – Destination USA (Overview):	http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/
Visa Application Forms:	http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi_forms.html
Nonimmigrant Visa Photo Requirements:	http://travel.state.gov/

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