Visa Information 2025
NeurIPS 2025 will be held in San Diego, USA from December 2nd to 7th, 2025.
We do not work with any booking agencies, only request your visa letter from this site.
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:
- Purchase an in-person registration
- Generate your visa invitation letter
- Submit your U.S. Visa Application. See the details below.
- 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.
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:
- Register for the conference
- Generate your visa letter
- Apply for your visa as soon as you can
If you apply for your visa by October 23rd, we offer an extended cancellation deadline. 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.
Visa 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.
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.
Questions or concerns?
Direct questions to the NeurIPS 2025 Visa Support via the NeurIPS Contact page.