ACCOMMODATIONS, TRAVEL & VISA INFORMATION

Accommodations

We are sorry but we do not provide hotel reservation service for workshop participants. A list of hotels can be found in a map of the area to help you plan your accommodations. You may also check Stanford university hotels and motels guide.

Travel

For travel directions to SLAC, see the Transportation to SLAC. You may also check the web pages of the San Francisco International Airport and the San Jose International Airport and the section "ground transport" for transportation options.

Visa Information

Delegates from most countries (see list below) are eligible for the Visa Waiver Program, and should ask for WB (waiver-business) status at Immigration on arrival in the US. Family members should ask for WT (waiver-tourist) status. Citizens of other countries should obtain B-1 (business) visas from the US Embassy or Consulate in their country before departure. Family members should obtain B-2 (pleasure) visas. If you are visiting other institutions in the US, check with them for any additional visa requirements, especially if you anticipate receiving financial support. Apply early, and note that obtaining US visas in a country other than your country of citizenship may not be possible. US Embassies and Consulates are listed here. Holders of J-1 or HB visas should contact their sponsoring host institutions if necessary. The Visa Waiver Program requires travel on a participating airline, a round-trip ticket, a visit less than 90 days, and a valid passport from a participating country: Andora, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and Uruguay.