Travel
Airport
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the primary international airport serving Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
Ground transportation
There are several ground transportation options from the airport, including cabs, Uber/Lyft, and MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) train.
Visa
U.S. entry for nonimmigrants
If you need a visa to enter the U.S. please apply for one as early as possible. A personal interview may be required as a standard part of visa processing.
U.S. entry by citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries
Starting October 1, 2003, each Visa Waiver Program traveler must present a machine-readable passport (MRP) at the U.S. port of entry to enter the U.S. without a visa, otherwise a nonimmigrant visa is required. Additional information can be found on the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs Visa Services website.
Recommendations
Review your visa status and find out if you need a U.S. visa or a visa renewal. Plan to submit your visa application well in advance of your intended departure date. Contact your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for a current time estimate and recommendations. Visit the embassy or consular section where you plan to apply for your visa. Visit their website to find important information on how to schedule an interview appointment and pay fees. An interview is required as a standard part of processing for most visa applicants. Applicants must now also have two index-finger scans collected as part of the visa application process. These finger scans are normally collected by the consular officer at the visa interview window but in some countries they are collected prior to the visa interview.
Disclaimer
Please note that this information is given in good faith but that the regulations may change and the only authoritative sources of information are the U.S. Government websites.
Visa letters
Letters of invitation for visa applications will be available upon request (ICAST@me.gatech.edu). These letters do not and cannot commit the conference organizers to any financial obligation.