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Visa Information 2026

NeurIPS 2026 will be held in Sydey Australia December 6-12, Atlanta Georgia USA December 9-13, and Paris France December 9-13

We do not work with any booking agencies, only request your visa letter from this site.

 

 

Australia Visas

Visa Options

For attendees who plan on attending NeurIPS 2026 in Sydney there are 3 main visa options. Attendees are strongly advised to apply at least 6 to 8 weeks prior to your intended date of travel. 

  1. Visitor (subclass 600) Business stream visa. 

    1. It is extremely important to include as much information as possible to support their visa applications (see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600/business-visitor-stream#HowTo).  In addition, visa applicants should include the following information:

    2. evidence of any international travel outside of their own country (for example, copies of visas and passport pages containing entry and departure stamps)

    3. information and evidence of attendance at similar events of this type/nature.. 
  2. eVisitor Business stream visa (subclass 651) *
  3. Electronic Travel Authority – ETA (subclass 601) *
* Eligibility for an eVisitor visa and ETA are determined by the country that issued your passport. 
 
NeurIPS 2026 exhibitors may also be eligible to apply for the Visitor visa options mentioned above provided they are exhibiting at an event which targets a specific industry, and which does not involve selling goods or services directly to the public
 
 

Australia Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I cancel my registration if my visa is denied?

Yes; see the details in our cancellation policy.

 

United States Visas

Find out if you need a visa to travel to the United States.

If you do need a visa to enter the United States, follow the steps below:

  1. Purchase an in-person registration
  2. Generate your visa invitation letter (comming soon)
  3. Submit your U.S. Visa Application. See the details below.
  4. Return to the visa invitation letter page and enter your legal name, the country that issued your passport, and your U.S. visa application number.
    Failure to complete this step may impact your ability to enter the United States.

Application

For more information about the visa application processes, see: Visit the United States and this information letter.

If you need a visa, apply online through the U.S. Department of State Secure Network.

Make sure you complete all parts of your application. A common reason for visa denial in previous years has been the submission of an incomplete application.

United States Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I cancel my registration if my visa is denied?

Yes; see the details in our cancellation policy.

Who should I list as the Point of Contact on the visa application?

Use the contact information for the Neural Information Processing Systems Foundation given in their NeurIPS visa invitation letter.

What should I put as the Purpose of my visit?

Select: Other

When & where should I apply for my visa?

If you require a visa to travel to the United States, we recommend starting the application process as soon as you know that you will attend NeurIPS, as the wait time for the mandatory in-person visa appointment can be highly variable.

What should I bring to my visa interview?

The U.S. Department of State provides guidance on required documentation for a visitor visa interview. Please also check the specific requirements of the embassy or consulate that will conduct your interview.

Beyond required documents, you may be able to provide supplemental supporting documents online and/or in a visa interview, subject to the procedure of the specific embassy or consulate. Supplemental supporting documents should aid in establishing your residence and ties abroad and thus your ability and intent to leave the United States after the visit. Examples of such supporting documents include:

  • Invitation letter: The invitation letter issued to you by NeurIPS, with details of your contributions to NeurIPS.
  • Travel plan: Complete itinerary of your intended travel, including booking confirmation of a return flight and of accommodation during your stay.
  • Financial support: Evidence of ability to pay for the trip or confirmation of funding provided for flights, accommodation, food, and incidental costs.
  • Continuing status: Official documentation to prove you are a student, post-doc, or employee and that you will return to your country/region of residence for continuing studies or employment; evidence of familial ties in your country/region of residence.

If I receive a visa am I guaranteed to be able to enter the United States to attend NeurIPS?

Unfortunately, it is possible that immigration officers at U.S. points of entry may require you to undergo additional screening. Please travel prepared with the same evidence you presented at your visa appointment, including a printed copy of your NeurIPS invitation letter.

 

France Visas

See eurips.cc for France visa information

 

Workshop Authors

If you will be submitting a Workshop paper and will need a visa to attend NeurIPS in person, we strongly recommend that you:

  1. Purchase an in-person registration
  2. Generate your visa invitation letter (comming soon)
  3. Apply for your visa as soon as you can

We offer an extended cancellation deadline if you apply for your visa early. See our cancellation policy for details.

If you wait until you receive confirmation that your workshop paper has been accepted before you apply for your visa, it is very likely that you will not get your visa decision before the conference.

 

Questions or concerns?

Direct questions to the NeurIPS 2025 Visa Support via the NeurIPS Contact page.