Support Letters are provided to all International Artists. It is extremely important that you travel to the U.S. with your Support Letter, and if you are entering on a B Visa or ESTA/Visa Waiver Program, your Entry Letter on your person, not stored in checked luggage. Please read the following carefully to determine which documents you will need, and how to find them:
Support Letters: The Support Letter is an official document from SXSW demonstrating that the Artist identified in the letter was accepted to showcase at the SXSW Music Festival. The Support Letter may be used by Artists seeking to obtain a visa or to apply for support from their local government or export agencies.
Entry Letter: The Entry Letter is an official document from SXSW meant to be shown to CBP upon entering the U.S. with either a B Visa or under VWP/ESTA. The Entry Letter provides context regarding SXSW and might reduce potential issues at the U.S. port of entry.