Travel Information
Since the month of July is a high season for air travel, we recommend that you make your airline reservations as soon as possible. It is worth noting that airfares can vary considerably from carrier to carrier, or for small changes in the travel dates. You may find the following online travel sites helpful for locating the best deals:
Oak Ridge Information And Maps
Maps of Oak Ridge area can be viewed here.
Additional maps of ORNL and its vicinity are available, as well as information about the Oak Ridge region.
Arriving in Oak Ridge
U.S. Visa Information
Non-US citizens, especially citizens of "sensitive countries" need to allow ample time to obtain a US visa. However, citizens of 27 countries (mostly in Europe) do not need a U.S. visa for business or tourism visits of less than 90 days PROVIDED they have a machine-readable passport.
Visa information, helpful suggestions, and other links concerning entry into the United States may be found at the visa website of the U. S. Department of State and the International Visitors Office of the National Academies. If you require a letter from the Conference, please let us know as soon as you can along with any required wording.
Insurance
Medical emergencies may be handled in nearby hospitals. However, these services are charged to the individual and it is recommended that you obtain medical insurance prior to entering the U.S. The conference cannot offer any form of insurance.
Weather
Current weather conditions in Oak Ridge can be viewed here.
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