International Attendees

The 2025 BMES Annual Meeting will be taking place in San Diego, CA, October 8-12. If you're traveling to BMES 2025 from outside of the United States, the following information should help you prepare for your trip.

Scientific Conference Visa Resources (B-1 Temporary Business Visitor)

If you are not a U.S. citizen and plan on attending BMES 2025, you may be required obtain a temporary visitor visa, unless you qualify for admission without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program.

Though we are unable to assist directly with your application, the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs provides a variety of resources for international visitors. To see what kind of visa you will need to acquire ahead of traveling, and to verify if you're eligible for the Visa Waiver Program, please use the Visa Wizard Tool available on their website.

To find your nearest Embassy or Consulate, you may visit Official List of embassies from the U.S. Department of State.

To begin your visa application, please visit the U.S. Department of State Consular Electronic Application Center. We advise beginning this process as early as possible. An FAQ is also available for the application process, which you can access by visiting the U.S. Department of State's DS-160: Frequently Asked Questions page.

Invitation Letter Request Form

If you need a letter of invitation from BMES in order to attend the 2025 Annual Meeting, you can submit your request using the form below. If eligible, you will receive your letter via email within 7-10 business days.