International Travel Information

Each year, thousands of people travel to SXSW from outside the United States. We know international travel can be tricky, so we've gathered some information and links for you.

Need a visa? Check out the U.S. Bureau of Consular Affair's Visa Page

Want more information about Austin? Go to the City of Austin's official website.

IMPORTANT NEW REQUIREMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS TO THE UNITED STATES:
As of January 12th 2009, travelers entering the US with passports from Visa Waiver Program countries must obtain advance online travel authorization by visiting the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) website (this online authorization is free):

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/esta/

Travelers historically provided this same information via simple forms onboard their flight or at US immigration but it is now required in advance of your travel. Most applications (99.5%) are instantly approved. But the few who are denied must apply for visas (which takes time).

Have questions? Contact our International Reps

SXSW Music UK & Ireland

Una Johnston
Postal Contact: Cill Ruan, 7 Ard na Croise, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
Phone/Fax: +353-504-26488
E-Mail: una at sxsw.com

SXSW Film and Interactive (All Europe)
SXSW Music (Continental Europe only)
SXSW International Development

Mirko Whitfield
Postal Contact: Einsiedlerweg 6,D-72074 Tuebingen-Pfrondorf 72074, Germany
Phone/Fax:+49-7071-885-604
E-Mail: mirko at sxsw.com

SXSW Music Asia

Hiroshi Asada
Postal Contact: 3F AY Bldg, 3-15-5 Higashi, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0021, Japan
Phone: +81-3-5464-3301
Fax: +81-3-5464-3944
E-Mail: contactus at sxsw-asia.com

SXSW Music, Film and Interactive Australia + New Zealand + Hawaii

Phil Tripp
Postal Contact: 20 Hordern St, Newtown, NSW 2042 Australia
Phone: +61-2-9557-7766
Fax: +61-2-9557-7788
E-Mail: tripp at sxsw.com