INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEES

Over four days, visionary leaders and power players who shape the future of satellite communications will converge in Washington D.C. at SATELLITE 2014.

• Register for SATELLITE 2014
• Discover more information in the
  SATELLITE 2014 Brochure
• U.S. Visa Information
• Tips for a Successful Visa Interview
• Request a Letter of Invitation
• Plan Your Visit with the SATELLITE 2014 Planner

The SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition provides our international participants an excellent venue for networking with prospective business partners, as well as maintain a current awareness of the issues and opportunities facing the global satellite-enabled communications marketplace.

Nearly 25% of SATELLITE 2013 attendees traveled from outside of the U.S. representing 91 countries.

U.S. Visa Information

Helpful quick links from the U.S. Department of State:

• Business Visa Center
• Learn how to apply for a business related (B-1) visitor visa
• Find your country's embassies and consulates to find out how to make an interview appointment, pay the visa application fee, and much more.
• Frequently asked questions

To estimate how long you will have to wait to get an interview appointment to apply for a visa, please go to the Visa Wait Time web site.

Tips for a Successful Visa Interview

Request your letter of invitation and make your appointment for a visa interview early. Wait times for a visa interview can be several weeks or more in many countries, especially during peak travel periods. With this in mind, you are strongly urged to place your request for a letter of invitation to attend SATELLITE 2014 as soon as possible.

Here are some tips to make your visa interview successful:

• Request a letter of invitation from SATELLITE 2014 by the beginning of September 2013. The sooner you request your letter of invitation, the better, as it may take longer to apply for a visitor visa.
• Schedule an appointment with your embassy as soon as you receive your visa. Make your appointment early as wait times can be long in some countries. Please request your letter of invitation before you make your appointment and make sure you have your letter available for your interview.
• Verify fees and requirements. Click here to find out about visa fees and methods of payment accepted by the embassy or consulate. The website also contains information on other requirements such as photographs.
• Show proof of "strong ties" that bind you to your country of residence. The consular officers conducting interviews look for proof that you will return to your country. Evidence of "strong ties" includes proof of business ownership or employment, social and family relationships.
• If you have traveled to the U.S. previously, provide documentation demonstrating that you returned to your country on time. Use an airline ticket stub or boarding pass to show your return flight or meeting materials that show you attended a business conference as proof that you returned within the timeframe you stated.
• With your application, include any materials SATELLITE 2014 may have sent you. Include with your application any printed conference materials you received from SATELLITE 2014 to prove that the conference and exhibition is a legitimate business event.
• Present your entire trip itinerary with your application. Include any plans you may have to travel to any countries other than the United States, at the time of visa application.

Getting a visa is easy if you are prepared.  Interviews typically last no more than 5 minutes and the questions are related to confirming your travel plans and ties to your home country. Remember, wait times can be long for visa processing.  Register for SATELLITE 2014, request your letter of invitation and make your appointment as soon as possible.  Please contact SATELLITE 2014 at if you have any concerns.