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Secure an Up-to-Date Passport and Visa

Follow the links below to review changes in the visa application process, apply for or renew your visa, and obtain a letter of invitation from the High Point Market. If you need any assistance in arranging your travel to the High Point Market, please call the Market Authority at 336.869.1000.

Helpful Hints in Applying for Your Visa

Visit the U.S. Department of State website to review changes to the visa process that may affect you. Apply for your visa as early as possible and at least 90 days prior to your departure date. A letter of invitation is required by the U.S. government in certain countries in order to obtain a VISA to the U.S. The attendees from these countries have to make an appointment with the U.S. Embassy or Consulate and present the letter of invitation to get their visa. Registration will only issue a letter of invitation once all credentials have been sent and the Buyer is approved for a pass.

The letter of invitation is sent in PDF format via email. Letters of invitation are not sent directly to the US Embassy/Consulate.

Please visit the U.S. Department of State Website to see if a letter of invitation will be required to obtain your visa to the United States. If so, please include a copy of the photo page of your passport when sending registration credentials.

Check your passport expiration date to make sure it will be valid for at least six months from your date of travel. If you already have a visa, check the expiration date to make sure it will not expire before your trip.

Online Visa Application

Use this electronic form to fill out your visa application. Before filling out the online application, you must visit the webpage for the U.S. embassy in your country to learn specifics of applying from your country.

International Itineraries and Travel Packages

International travelers often request travel and tourism ideas to add to their trip to the High Point Market. Travel Quest Inc., has created itineraries and travel packages for popular North Carolina vacation spots, as well as hidden gems in the state. The packages range from an afternoon visit to museums or shopping venues, to day trips for golfing or spa excursions, to longer vacations at North Carolina’s famous beaches and mountains. To view the many itineraries on offer, or to customize your own personal itinerary, visit Travel Quest Inc.

Travel Quest Inc. Services

Local knowledge of area hotels, hotel reservations (no fee), airline reservations (nominal ticket fee applies), airport shuttle reservations (no fee), rental car reservations (no fee), rail service (nominal fee applies).

International Services at Market

In the International Buyers Center, located in the High Point Theatre, the High Point Market offers a full range of services that are specially tailored to the needs of the international traveler.

International Buyers Center Services:

• - Lounge area for relaxation
• - Hotel reservations (no fee)
• - Daily continental breakfast, 7:30am-9:30am & buffet lunch, 12pm-2pm
• - Complimentary bottled water, sodas, coffee and tea
• - Foreign currency exchange
• - Complimentary concierge services
• - Interpreter referrals
• - Travel services
• - Complimentary business center
• - Prayer and meditation room
• - Freight forwarding/consolidation services

Hours:

7am – 7pm daily Friday, April 25 - Tuesday, April 29
7am – 5pm Wednesday, April 30