If you are visiting the United States from outside of the country and do not have United States citizenship, you may require a visa.

Fill out and print out your personalized GSA Connects 2025 Letter of Invitation.

If you require additional information on your invitation letter in order to obtain approval to travel or for your visa, please email us at meetings@geosociety.org.

Check to see if you qualify for the Visa Waiver Program.

GSA offers a 75 percent discount on annual meeting registration fees for individuals who are both residing in and are citizens of low and low-middle income countries as classified by the World Bank.

GSA offers a 50 percent discount on annual meeting registration fees for individuals who are both residing in and are citizens of upper-middle income countries as classified by the World Bank.

The discounts do not apply to the K-12 professional, Guest or Companion, or Field Trip/Short Course Only registration classes. To receive a discount code, eligible participants must complete this form before registering.

Learn more about travel grants for meeting attendees who reside outside of North America on the International Travel Grant webpage.

Apply for your visa as early as possible—we recommend doing so at least three to four months before the meeting.

Some consulates may have backlogs in scheduling visa interviews. Therefore, applicants should first consult the U.S. Department of State’s visa appointment and processing wait times website.

Further information on business visas can be found at the U.S. Department of State Business Visa Center website and the International Visitors Office (IVO) website.

If you are experiencing significant visa delays, please fill out the IVO Visa Survey. This will allow the IVO to bring the case to the attention of the U.S. Department of State.