Visa Information

Start your visa application early.

Travel to the U.S. from all countries not participating in the Visa Waiver Program does require a visa.

The United States has instituted tighter visa requirements for nonimmigrant applicants. This may increase the time it takes to process your visa application. Use the information in the pages linked below to help prepare for the process and begin your visa application well in advance of your travel dates. Visa applications in some countries can take as long as two to three months.

Register to get your visa invitation letter.

The request for an exhibitor’s invitation letter is part of the registration process. The exhibiting company’s Registration and Housing Manager must log in to the Exhibitor Resource Center (ERC), click on the Visa Invitation tile and complete registration. There is an option to request a visa invitation letter while completing the registration process for each person.

Visa Application Tips

Since the application process can take up to 3 months, start preparing for your application early to avoid disappointment.

Visa Interview Tips

Arrive prepared at your interview. Be courteous and patient.

Bring your letter of invitation and any other materials you have received from IWF (promotional pieces, registration materials, Education Conference information, etc.) to your interview. This helps to show IWF is a legitimate business event.
Show proof of "strong ties" that bind you to your country of residence. The consular officers conducting visa interviews look for proof that you will return to your country. Evidence of "strong ties" includes proof of business ownership or employment, social and family relationships.
If you have traveled to the U.S. previously, provide documentation demonstrating that you returned to your country on time (reservation receipts, airline boarding pass, passport stamps, etc.) or materials that show you attended a business conference or meeting.

Interviews are generally very short in length. Questions focus on your travel plans and your ties to your home country ensuring your return. Being as prepared as possible improves your likelihood of being approved.
Remember, wait times for interviews can be very long. Begin the process as soon as possible and schedule an interview immediately upon registering for IWF and receiving your letter of invitation.

Visa Waiver Program

Currently 27 countries participate in the Visa Waiver Program, allowing their citizens to visit the U.S. without a visa for tourism or business trips lasting less than 90 days. However. there are some restrictions and additional requirements.

IWF Exclusive Chinese Agent

Joining (Beijing) International Fair Co., Ltd. is the official agent for Chinese companies exhibiting in IWF 2026 and has been the official exclusive agent since 2012. There are no other exhibition companies authorized by IWF to assist Chinese companies with exhibiting in IWF 2026. Chinese companies that are interested in participating in the exhibition must contact Joining.

Joining (Beijing) International Fair Co., Ltd

Beijing Office: Rm.715, No.402, Baiziwan Xili, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100124, China

Hebei Office: Yangguang North Street, Jingxiu District, Baoding, Hebei

Email: sammi@zhongyingzhan.com
Tel: +86 13811224945
Website: www.zhongyingzhan.com

IWF Exclusive Turkish Agent

Exhibit Network Trade (ENT) is the official exclusive agent for Turkish companies exhibiting in IWF 2026. There are no other exhibition companies authorized by IWF to assist Turkish companies with exhibiting in IWF 2026. Turkish companies that are interested in participating in the exhibition must contact ENT.

ENT Exhibit Network Trade

Seda İrteş, Managing Director
ENT Uluslararası Fuarcılık A.Ş.
Gürsel Mah. Özoğul Cad. No:8 D:3 34400, Kağıthane, İstanbul, Türkiye

Email: info@entfairs.com
Tel: +90 212 210 03 68
Website: entfairs.com

Important Disclaimer

The International Woodworking Fair, LLC (IWF) does not assume any financial, legal or other type of responsibility for any person during their attendance at IWF, and is not responsible for denied visa applications.

Just the FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to a few of our most frequently asked questions here.

Have more questions?

Go to the main FAQs page.

What are the show dates?

IWF 2026 happens Tuesday, August 25 – Friday, August 28, 2026.

How much does it cost to exhibit?

For returning exhibitors who contracted for IWF 2022 and/or IWF 2024, the cost is $18.25 per sq. ft. of exhibit space. Get rates for all types of exhibitors and spaces on our Cost to Exhibit page.

See Cost to Exhibit

Where is the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC)? How do I get there?

The GWCC is located at 285 Andrew Young International Boulevard in downtown Atlanta. It is within easy walking distance of most downtown hotels. From the airport, you can use MARTA (Atlanta’s rapid rail system), take a cab/rideshare or rent a car. MARTA and/or shuttle bus service will also be available from select hotels.

Getting to the GWCC

When do I move in/out?

Review the move-in and move-out freight schedule for your booth’s building.

Building A – Assigned Freight Schedule

Building B – Assigned Freight Schedule

Building BC – Assigned Freight Schedule

Building C – Assigned Freight Schedule

To order a variance or change of schedule for your move-in or move-out, log in to the Exhibitor Resource Center and click on the Assigned Freight Schedule tile.

Go to the Exhibitor Resource Center (ERC)

Where do I ship my booth materials?

Both advance shipment to the GES warehouse and direct shipment to the show site are available. For complete shipping instructions, log in to the Exhibitor Resource Center and click on the Exhibitor Manual tile.