If you are traveling to IMEX America on a non-US passport from outside the United States, you may require a visa or visa waiver (ESTA) for entry to the United States. You'll find some useful information below.

Are you a US citizen or permanent resident? Learn more below about TSA PreCheck® which can help you enjoy a smoother airport security experience.

Visa and TSA PreCheck® information
 

Visa and visa waiver/ESTA

If you are traveling to IMEX America on a non-US passport from outside the United States, you may require a visa or visa waiver (ESTA) for entry to the United States. 

Visa waiver/ESTA

Find information about the visa waiver program including a list of eligible countries and requirements here.

Apply for ESTA

Visa

To check if you need a visa to visit the United States contact your nearest US embassy

Find information on the US visa policy here. 

If you need an IMEX America invitation letter to support your visa application, you can request a visa application letter and complete the short form, once your hosted buyer application has been approved.

TSA Pre✓ ® (US citizens/permanent residents only)

You can enroll for TSA PreCheck® at IMEX America once your registration is confirmed (US citizens and US lawful permanent residents only).

TSA PreCheck® is available at over 200 airports across the United States and allows travelers flying on one of the participating airlines an enhanced security screening process by not requiring them to remove shoes, light outerwear, belt, laptops, or 3-1-1 compliant liquids bag from their carry-on luggage.
For more details on the program, please visit the  TSA PreCheck® website.

Apply now for TSA PreCheck®

1. Visit the Universal Enroll application page

2. Click “New Enrollment”

3. Fill out each step and choose “Next” at the bottom of each screen

4. Type in your special Location Code SP-IMEX at Zipcode/City/Airport Code box – search 

5. Choose location "Pop-Up-IMEX10/17 - 10/19" and click "Next"

6. Select your desired appointment time (and please be sure to make note of your appointment time, no reminders will be sent out)

Looking for more help as a hosted buyer? Visit our hosted buyer guides and help page

Or if you’re an intermediary you can visit our Intermediary guides and help

Any questions? Check our FAQs page or contact us: 

Call: +44 (0) 1273 227311
Email: operations@imexevents.com