Please use this section as a guide only.
The advice we give all artists is to speak directly with a professional visa agent and connect with artists that have successfully toured to the countries you are looking to perform in.
UNITED STATES
These are types of visas you can apply for if you wish to tour the United States:
O: Individual with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement
For persons with extraordinary ability or achievement in the sciences, arts, education, business, athletics, or extraordinary recognised achievements in the motion picture and television fields, demonstrated by sustained national or international acclaim, to work in their field of expertise. Includes persons providing essential services in support of the above individual.
P-1: Individual or Team Athlete, or Member of an Entertainment Group
To perform at a specific athletic competition as an athlete or as a member of an entertainment group. Requires an internationally recognised level of sustained performance. Includes persons providing essential services in support of the above individual. (Also see the requirements for a P-2 visa if you’re taking crew members on tour.)
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Attending a showcase conference as an industry professional? These are the types of visas you can apply for.
Business (B-1) Visa
If the purpose of the planned travel is business related, for example, to consult with business associates, attend a scientific, educational, professional or business conference, settle an estate, or negotiate a contract, then a business visitor visa (B-1) would be the appropriate type of visa for the travel.
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Visa Waiver Program
The Visa Waiver Program enables most citizens or nationals of participating countries such as Australia to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. Travelers must have a valid Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval prior to travel and meet all requirements explained below. If you prefer to have a visa in your passport, you may still apply for a visitor (B) visa.
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Here are some visa agents that we are happy to recommend, based on feedback from Australian artists that have used their services in the past.
CoveyLaw
Matthew Covey
20 Jay Street #402
Brooklyn, NY 11201
+1 718 254 0023 x-5004
matthew@covey.law
https://www.covey.law/
DMT Lawyers
David Telfer
611 S. Catalina St. #412
Los Angeles, CA 90005
+1 213 674 7852
info@dmtlawyers.com
https://www.dmtlawyers.com/about
EK Immigration Law
Eugenia Karavolas, P.C.
271 86th Street, 1st Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11209
+1 212 858 9993
genie@karavolaslaw.com
https://www.karavolaslaw.com
GAMI/Simons
Don Verdery
+1 860 567 2500
donverdery@gmail.com
http://www.gamisimondsvisa.com
Global Access
Brande Lindsey
611 So. Cataline St., Suite 414
Los Angeles CA 90005
+1 323 936 7100
intlvisas@globalaxs.net
https://www.globalaxs.net
Szew Law Group
Andrea Szew
818 W7th Street, Suite 905
Los Angeles, CA 90017
+ 1 310 477 0047
andrea@szewlaw.com
http://www.szewlaw.com
Traffic Control Group
18 East 41st Street, Suite 1201
New York, NY 10017
+1 212 431 3700
https://tcgworld.com
Wiskoff Law
Carly Wiskoff
134 West 29th Street
Suite 708
New York, NY 10001
+1 212 695 1180/1181
info@wiskofflaw.com
https://www.wiskofflaw.com/who-we-are.html